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As the LCBO prepares for unionized workers to walk off the job on July 5, the provincially run liquor store is extending store hours to allow customers to stock up. Contract talks between the Crown corporation and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) have stalled over fundamental disagreements about …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Interesting draft ahead for Jets, with no first-round pick – Winnipeg
It will be an interesting week leading up to next Friday’s NHL Entry Draft for the Winnipeg Jets. Unlike years past, the team does not currently possess a first-round selection — and as the June 28 and 29 festivities near, own just one pick in the first three rounds. For …
Read More »With more sunny days ahead, experts say be aware of melanoma risk – Winnipeg
With summer soon to be in full swing and many hot and sunny days expected, experts are emphasizing the need to protect yourself from the rays, which could lead to a dangerous form of cancer. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, more than 11,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with melanoma, …
Read More »Metrolinx preparing ‘contingencies’ if TTC strike goes ahead
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s provincial transit agency says it has “contingencies” in place if transit drivers in Toronto go ahead with a potential strike on Friday. Metrolinx, which runs GO trains, buses and the UP Express in and around Toronto, said it was preparing for …
Read More »Health groups ask Ontario to develop alcohol strategy ahead of looser prohibition
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 13, 2024 12:56 pm Updated May 13, 2024 3:34 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Multiple health organizations are asking Ontario to develop a comprehensive strategy to prepare for the province’s upcoming loosening of alcohol rules. Sales …
Read More »Be prepared: Winnipeggers should plan ahead for emergencies, experts say – Winnipeg
It’s Emergency Preparedness Week, and local experts are reminding Winnipeggers to plan ahead. Emergency consultant Shelley Napier told 680 CJOB’s The Start that people often expect that authorities or others will have everything set up if and when an emergency occurs, but that’s not always the case. “As a whole, …
Read More »Winnipeg Blue Bombers look ahead to big Canada Day party – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size We may be only a few days into May, but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are already thinking months ahead. The team announced Friday that a large-scale Canada Day celebration is planned for July 1 at Princess Auto Stadium, complete with live entertainment, …
Read More »‘Always Beleaf’: What Leafs fans are saying ahead of Game 6 against Boston
Optimism is running high among Toronto Maple Leafs fans on social media Thursday ahead of the team’s do-or-die game against the Boston Bruins. The Leafs are hoping to level their first-round NHL playoff series and force a Game 7 in Boston after squeaking out a 2-1 overtime win on Tuesday …
Read More »Trudeau sharpens political attacks on Poilievre ahead of Parliament return – National
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sharpened his attack on his chief rival Thursday as he tried to rally his caucus for the upcoming parliamentary sitting. Liberal MPs are holding three days of caucus meetings in Ottawa to plan for the return of the House of Commons, and to shore up party …
Read More »Dense fog moves through Toronto as warmer temperatures ahead – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto is seeing a thick dense fog move into the region on Wednesday as temperatures are set to rise throughout the rest of the week. Environment Canada issued a fog advisory on Wednesday morning indicating “near zero visibility in fog is expected …
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