Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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NDP calls on federal government to allow open work permits for temporary workers
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee is calling on the government to change how it handles permits for temporary workers after a UN report said the system creates "a breeding ground for contemporary for...
Nov 07, 2024
No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout
VANCOUVER - British Columbia port employers say they may be "required to reassess" their position on a current offer to more than 700 unionized workers as a lockout shuts down most shipping on the Wes...
Nov 06, 2024
Ontario cities consider bylaws to prohibit protests near schools, places of worship
As Brampton, Ont., deals with the fallout of two days of violent protests outside a Hindu temple, other Ontario cities are also considering enacting local laws that would ban protests near institution...
Nov 06, 2024
B.C. business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shipping
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's businesses leaders are urging port employers and more than 700 unionized workers to resolve their dispute immediately as a lockdown paralyzes shipping along Canada's wes...
Nov 05, 2024
Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy?
OTTAWA - The federal finance minister has been taking every opportunity to remind frustrated Canadians that after a bumpy pandemic recovery, the nation's economy is actually doing a lot better. Inflat...
Nov 05, 2024
Trucking, construction expect 'labour crisis' with new temporary worker rules
OTTAWA - Dominique Lamothe said the trucking firm she works for will be in trouble once new rules for high-wage temporary foreign workers take effect on Friday. Groupe Nadeau, a Quebec-based trucking ...
Nov 04, 2024
Five-figure fines for companies after Sask. worker seriously injured
Two companies are facing hefty fines after a worker suffered a serious injury near Major, Sask. According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, the charges stem from an incident on...
Nov 04, 2024
B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers
VANCOUVER - Employers have locked out more than 700 unionized workers in the latest development in a labour dispute that the union says will shut down all ports in British Columbia until further notic...
Nov 04, 2024
No strike notice so far as talks continue between Canada Post and workers' union
MONTREAL - Canada Post says talks are continuing with the union that represents postal workers and neither side has given notice of a work stoppage. In a short statement Sunday, the Crown corporation ...
Nov 03, 2024
Union for B.C. foremen accuses port employers of 'acting recklessly' ahead of lockout
VANCOUVER - The union representing more than 700 foremen is accusing the BC Maritime Employers Association of "acting recklessly" by threatening an industry-wide lockout to close all B.C. ports by 8 a...
Nov 03, 2024
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 14
8:30 - With the by-elections now decided, Mark Carney's Liberals have secured a majority in the House of Commons, comple...