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Ontario hospital nurses will be getting raises of what their union says amounts to an average of 11 per cent over two years, with the arbitrator citing a staffing crisis and high inflation. It’s the first contract since the nurses — and other broader public sector workers — were subject …
Read More »Danielle Smith photo with protesters charged in ‘Freedom Convoy’ raises eyebrows
United Conservative Party leader Danielle Smith posed for photos with campaign supporters Wednesday night, including three people who were either fined or charged for their role in the so-called Freedom Convoy to Ottawa. Political events attract people from all walks of life and politicians are not known to waste opportunities …
Read More »Dollarama reports $261.3M Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 29, 2023 9:35 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Dollarama Inc. raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $261.3 million, up from $220.0 million a year earlier. The retailer says it will now pay a quarterly dividend …
Read More »Traffic on shuttered Manitoba roadways raises questions about how closures are communicated – Winnipeg
Dangerous driving conditions forced the closure of a number of Manitoba highways Tuesday into Wednesday morning, but whether by accident or not, drivers were still seen on many of those shuttered roadways. The traffic is raising questions about how road closures are communicated. Read more: Perimeter Highway, part of Highway …
Read More »Birdhouse project raises funds for Oliver, B.C. homeless population – Okanagan
A community art project in Oliver, B.C., has been raising funds for the local homeless population. Oliver Councillor Dave Mattes, his wife, along with local organizations helped bring his idea to life nearly two years ago. The project includes 40 unique birdhouses located on the corner of Main Street and …
Read More »Greenbelt is Ontario’s jurisdiction, Ford says after federal minister raises concerns
The Greenbelt is provincial jurisdiction, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday after the federal environment minister indicated he’d consider intervening in Ford’s plans to develop parts of the protected lands. The province announced in November that it is removing about 7,400 acres from 15 different areas in the protected Greenbelt …
Read More »Iran spying: Canadian firm’s axed 2019 deal raises questions about working with regime – National
A small Canadian telecom service firm is taking issue with a tech watchdog’s report that it discussed working with an alleged front company to help Iranian officials spy on civilians. Citizen Lab, the Toronto-based digital and human rights organization, alleged in a Monday report that Port Coquitlam, B.C.-based PortaOne was …
Read More »‘Unprecedented’ Nord Stream pipeline damage in Baltic Sea raises suspicion as to causes
A series of unusual leaks on two natural gas pipelines running from Russia under the Baltic Sea to Germany triggered concerns about possible sabotage Tuesday, overshadowing the inauguration of a long-awaited pipeline in Poland that will bring Norwegian gas to Europe in efforts to bolster energy independence from Moscow. Danish …
Read More »Unionville baseball tournament raises $30K for organ donation charities
Brian Steinman was staying with his twin brother Aaron in Keswick, Ont., last December when tragedy struck. Aaron Steinman and his fiancee found him in the basement. He had just collapsed after suffering a stroke. The 26-year-old was rushed to hospital, and even after he was put into a medically-induced coma and given numerous …
Read More »Problem-plagued Kultureland music festival raises concerns about ticket-holders’ rights
People who attended the second day of the Kultureland music festival in Ajax, Ont., over the weekend can expect a refund soon, according to organizers. The refund was announced following a number of issues on the festival’s second day that included a last-minute venue change and the cancellation of headliner Jhene Aiko’s set. Mutsa …
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