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Catholic teachers in Ontario have become the latest group of educators to move one step closer to strike action, as their union announced dates to vote on any potential action. The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) announced on Monday it would ballot its members over whether or not to …
Read More »Hamilton mayor says local Greenbelt development ‘not necessary,’ asks Ontario to halt plan – Hamilton
Hamilton’s mayor is calling on the province to abandon development of Greenbelt lands in and around the city after insisting the auditor general “echoed” the city’s position that the lands are “not necessary” to fulfill obligations to beef up Ontario’s housing supply. In a statement following the release of Bonnie Lysyk‘s …
Read More »Alberta recommits to $10-a-day daycare plan in mandate letter
The Alberta government is reupping its commitment to affordable daycare. In her latest mandate letter, Premier Danielle Smith directed Children and Family Services Minister Searle Turton to make $10-a-day daycare happen. Her letter tells Turton to start “Working with the federal government and child care providers to implement $10-per-day daycare …
Read More »Manitoba liquor workers plan further strike action – Winnipeg
Union workers with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries are escalating their strike action after an unsuccessful weekend at the bargaining table. After a one-day picket last week Wednesday by some of the 1,400 Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) members, president Kyle Ross said no deal has been made. All …
Read More »Homeless hubs plan receives endorsement from London, Ont. councillors – London
The city’s first significant portion of the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community Response cleared a major hurdle Monday evening as councillors voted to endorse the proposed collaborative hubs implementation plan at a special committee meeting. Members of the strategic priorities and policy committee (SPPC) – which includes all councillors …
Read More »Winless Elks look to follow Redblacks’ game plan in showdown with Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Winnipeg
The underdog Ottawa Redblacks drew up a blueprint for the winless Elks to follow when Edmonton takes on Winnipeg on Thursday. The Redblacks stopped the Blue Bombers’ rushing attack, put pressure on quarterback Zach Collaros, then rode rushing QB Dustin Crum to a come-from-behind 31-28 overtime victory over the Bombers …
Read More »Arrest the homeless? London, Ont. councillor promotes controversial plan
A city councillor in London, Ont., is coming under fire after sharing a plan to address homelessness that suggested providing support that people need to get off the streets but arresting anyone who refuses assistance. Ward 4 Coun. Susan Stevenson tweeted “London could be first” followed by an emoji face …
Read More »Battles brewing as Ontario, Canada push Ring of Fire mining to boost EV plan
The lawyer representing a number of First Nations communities opposed to the Ford government’s plans for the Ring of Fire is cautioning that the province’s long-term electric vehicle battery manufacturing strategy might be a “fool’s errand.” Premier Doug Ford agreed to enter into a pact with the federal government to …
Read More »Manitoba advances plan for new accessible care homes, enhancing seniors’ housing options – Winnipeg
The Manitoba government has moved forward with a plan for new accessible care homes, enhancing housing options for seniors, Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care Scott Johnston announced Friday. “As we age, our needs change, and it’s critical that we have a plan to provide housing options that appropriately meet …
Read More »Ontario Power Generation and province plan 3 more small modular reactors
CLARINGTON, Ont. — Ontario is planning three more small modular reactors at the site of the Darlington nuclear power plant, an announcement that comes the same week the energy minister said the province is moving forward with a new, large-scale nuclear facility. The power generated by the small modular reactors …
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