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The union representing about 3,000 striking academic workers at York University voted in favour of accepting the tentative agreement with the post-secondary institution on Friday, bringing an end to a seven-week strike. On Friday afternoon, almost 1,600 members of CUPE 3903 participated in the ratification vote of a tentative Comprehensive Framework …
Read More »Iafallo ends long scoring drought as Winnipeg Jets dump Blues 4-2 for 4th straight win – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets beating a Central Division foe is as close to a sure bet as there is in the NHL this season. The Jets continued their strong divisional play Tuesday night, taking down the St. Louis Blues 4-2 to improve their record within the Central to 16-3-1, the best …
Read More »Manitoba ends pause on new gambling operations, focuses on public alcohol sales – Winnipeg
The Manitoba government is looking at expanding the gambling industry for the first time in years, and offering more alcohol through government-run retail stores. The NDP government, elected in October, revamped the board at Crown-owned Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries on Tuesday. New members include Jeff Traeger, president of a local …
Read More »SIU ends probe into Port Hope officer who shot at stolen truck, hit by ricochet
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit says it has ended an investigation into a police officer in Port Hope, Ont., who was injured by a ricochet after firing a gun at an allegedly stolen vehicle in late July. On Thursday, SIU director of special investigations Joseph Martino reported that on July 30, Port …
Read More »Metroland ends print editions of community papers, flyers
Large swaths of Ontario will lose their local newspapers as one of the country’s largest media conglomerates ends print editions for its community news titles. Metroland Media Group announced the move to a digital-only model and an end to its flyer business Friday as it revealed it will seek protection …
Read More »Union accepts deal, Manitoba’s Liquor Mart strike ends – Winnipeg
All Liquor Mart locations will be back in full force, after a six-week contract dispute between the Crown corporation and the union representing its employees has ended. Approximately 1,400 members of the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) voted to accept the latest offer from Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries …
Read More »‘Nickle-sized hail’: Severe thunderstorm warning ends for Toronto
Environment Canada issued a warning for Toronto after 2 p.m. on Sunday, warning of very strong winds, nickel-sized hail and potentially heavy rain. News Source link
Read More »Heated fight in Winnipeg ends with machete, shotgun seized: WPS – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg police say a heated armed fight in Norwood resulted in the seizure of a machete and shotgun. On Friday at 5:30 p.m., officers went to the area of Dubuc Street and Braemar Avenue for the report of a fight involving a …
Read More »Lengthy standoff in London ends with man in distress taken to hospital – London
Descrease article font size Increase article font size After nearly 14 hours, a standoff between a man in distress in a hotel in south London, Ont., and police came to a non-violent conclusion. Police say a man was “apprehended without incident” just before 6 a.m. Wednesday and taken to hospital. …
Read More »Jets’ season ends with 4-1 loss in Vegas – Winnipeg
In the 2018 Western Conference Final, a postseason run that carried so much promise ended abruptly for the Winnipeg Jets, losing in five games to the Vegas Golden Knights. Five years later, with much of the same core still intact, the Jets have been once again dispatched by Vegas in …
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