Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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One person dead after load from construction crane falls on Vancouver building
VANCOUVER - B.C.'s premier and minister of labour are sharing their heartfelt condolences after a worker was killed in Vancouver's Oakridge neighbourhood when a load from a crane fell on a building un...
Feb 21, 2024
STF trades shots with minister, plans news conference on in-class violence
As the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation refuses to resume bargaining and plans more sanctions, the union is also trading shots with Saskatchewan's education minister on social media. The union has sa...
Feb 21, 2024
STF supported by other unions as it pushes for class size, complexity in contract
Many teachers from across Canada are standing behind the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF). On Tuesday, teachers' federations from Ontario, New Brunswick and British Columbia joined STF presiden...
Feb 20, 2024
Amcor screw cap workers launch job action, possibly hitting Quebec's alcohol retailer
MONTREAL - Workers at global packaging company Amcor are hitting the picket lines in Quebec, launching temporary strikes that kicked off Sunday. The CSN union, which represents 97 Amcor employees, say...
Feb 18, 2024
‘No austerity,’ despite bigger deficit due to spending on Quebec teachers: Legault
MONTREAL - Premier Franois Legault said Sunday the ramp-up in spending on education pledged by his government will go a long way to supporting Quebec's teachers and students - and prompt a bigger budg...
Feb 18, 2024
Alberta company fined $65,000 after worker hurt near Elrose
An Alberta-based well service company was ordered to pay $65,000 after an incident where a worker was seriously hurt near Elrose. According to Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Labour Relations and Wor...
Feb 16, 2024
STF says it turned down invitation to resume bargaining as teacher strikes resume
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says it has turned down an invitation from the provincial government to resume negotiations. Talks between the groups broke down this week after two days of plann...
Feb 16, 2024
Saskatchewan teachers to stop lunch supervision as part of job action over contract
REGINA - Saskatchewan teachers were expected to stop noon-hour supervision to get the government to address their demands. The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says instructors plan to leave during l...
Feb 16, 2024
Ontario reaches deal with teachers in French-language public system
TORONTO - Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the province has reached a deal with teachers in the French-language public system. The news comes weeks after members of the Association des en...
Feb 15, 2024
NDP, labour groups want new parents to be able to access EI if they lose their job
OTTAWA - New Democrats and labour leaders are calling on Ottawa to change the employment insurance program so Canadians who take parental leave can still access unemployment benefits if they are out o...
Feb 15, 2024
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...