Air Canada’s pilots have ended a decade-long contract framework, opening the door to “full bargaining this summer,” their union leadership said on Monday in a note to members seen by Reuters. Move comes after pilots at other airlines have recently negotiated large pay increases, Air Canada’s pilots have ended a …
Read More »DoT Medical Tourism program partner with global leader
The Department of Tourism (DoT) is positioning the country as an emerging medical and wellness tourism destination in Asia with the recent tie-up with a global leader in the medical and wellness industry. Witnessing signing ceremony were (from left) DoT Assistant Secretary Verna Covar-Buensuceso, Office of Product and Market Development …
Read More »Some Ontario school boards are limiting access to public meetings. It’s a complex issue — here’s why
Critics say boards need to distinguish between hateful rhetoric and genuine community concern over controversial trustee decisions, and ensure the safety of board members, staff and the community doesn’t come at the expense of accountability or transparency. Students urge boards, community to leave politics out of decisions, protests. Some school …
Read More »Dump truck hits Hwy 1 overpass in Abbotsford, B.C., causing traffic delays
Commuters faced significant delays Monday morning after a dump truck hit the No. 3 Road overpass along the Trans-Canada Highway in Abbotsford, B.C. The Abbotsford Police Department says the driver of the truck was not injured, but is “extremely shook up.” Sgt. Paul Walker says the truck was heading eastbound …
Read More »Resource crisis at Surrey, B.C., hospital has led to 1 newborn’s death and ‘countless’ close calls, OBGYNs say
The list of physicians speaking out about a resourcing crisis at hospitals in B.C.’s Lower Mainland grew Monday to include dozens of doctors working within the obstetrician and gynecology units at Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH). 36 physicians in obstetrics and gynecology join list of doctors speaking out about ‘crisis.’ Obstetrician …
Read More »First Nations man says racial profiling led to assault by security guard at Regina Canadian Tire
Ezekial Bigknife sported bruises on his neck, a black eye and cuts on his face when he spoke with CBC News. ‘I didn’t think it would happen to me twice in my lifetime,’ says Ezekial Bigknife. Warning: this story contains distressing content. Five years ago, Ezekial Bigknife was racially profiled …
Read More »Where to trade-in old luggage for big discounts
WWF Philippines Ambassador Karen Ibasco, Samsonite Head of Marketing & Brand Strategy (SEA) Hazlina Dayangku, Samsonite Philippines Country Head Michael Corpuz, and Envirotech Marketing Head John Cedro lead the launch of Samsonite’s Luggage Trade-in promo. Thinking of replacing an old luggage soon? Instead of throwing it away, why not consider …
Read More »72-year-old Quebec swimmer battling cancer takes gold at Canadian championships
Despite fighting cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, 72-year-old Lina Courtois from the Eastern Townships was determined to compete in two Canadian championships last week. She took home three gold medals. ‘She’s a machine,’ says husband. From her hospital bed in Sherbrooke, Que., Lina Courtois visualizes her artistic swimming routine. She points …
Read More »After leading the world on cutting methane, Canada faces stringent new standards in U.S. and Europe
Canada has been a world leader in regulating methane emissions from its oil and gas sector, putting out regulations well ahead of many other major emitters, but it needs to now update those regulations or risk falling behind the U.S. and Europe, experts say. Canada may need to align methane …
Read More »Looking back at the record-breaking central Ontario tornado outbreak of 1985
This Day In Weather History is a daily podcast by Chris Mei from The Weather Network, featuring stories about people, communities and events and how weather impacted them. — On Friday, May 31, 1985, a tornado outbreak hit Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ontario. A total of 44 tornadoes were …
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