Murray Wood: Federal gun initiatives take aim at small business
Darryl Schemenauer is closing down his Regina gun store after 35 years, and he puts the blame squarely on the federal Li...
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B.C. family doctors call for sick days, pensions ahead of October election
VANCOUVER - Representatives of family doctors in British Columbia say giving physicians paid sick days, vacation coverage, extended health and dental benefits and a pension plan is one way to help att...
Sep 11, 2024
Airport CEO watching closely as Air Canada pilot strike looms
If you're planning to fly in or out of Saskatchewan with Canada's biggest airline, you'll want to keep a close eye on your flight status this weekend. Air Canada announced on Monday that it is finaliz...
Sep 11, 2024 "Air Canada is a big, big player for our airport, as they are for many communities in Canada, and if there is disruption of this scale it will be very impactful for our country," said Regina Airport CEO James Bogusz. (980 CJME file photo)
Police union calls for 'fulsome public safety plan' in B.C. ahead of provincial vote
VICTORIA - The national union for RCMP officers is seeking to make public safety and bail reform a British Columbia election issue after repeat offenders were arrested for violent crimes, including a ...
Sep 09, 2024
Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday
OTTAWA - On Monday, federal public servants will return to the office a minimum of three days a week- if grudgingly. Public service unions will start the week with an early-morning rally opposing the ...
Sep 07, 2024
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for August, by Canadian city
OTTAWA - The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in August. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, ho...
Sep 06, 2024
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for August, by province
OTTAWA - Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in August. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10...
Sep 06, 2024
National employment numbers for August from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA - A quick look at Canada's August employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.6 per cent (6.4) Employment rate: 60.8 per cent (60.9) Participation rat...
Sep 06, 2024
Recent immigrants shut out of strong wage growth as unemployment rises in Canada
OTTAWA - Canada's unemployment rate continued to trend higher in August - reaching 6.6 per cent - as the job market slowdown hits workers and job seekers unevenly. Statistics Canada's labour force sur...
Sep 06, 2024
Nova Scotia bill would give workers 27-week unpaid leave for serious illness
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has tabled a bill that would significantly increase the amount of unpaid time off for employees who develop a serious illness or are severely hurt on the job. Intr...
Sep 05, 2024
Union members authorize possible B.C. port strike but no notice issued
VANCOUVER - The union representing foremen at British Columbia's ports say members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize strike action if necessary in an ongoing labour dispute with port employers. I...
Sep 04, 2024
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Sarah Mills: The season of the zipper merge has returned
It sometimes feels like leaders in our cities and towns don't plan for construction very well, but Sarah Mills says the ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, April 20
On Monday's show, Evan hears concerns about the FSIN's transparency after its general assembly last week, discusses how ...