Labour lawyers say joint union-employer panels created to handle remote work complaints don’t have a clear solution for when a public servant is unhappy with their arrangement. A letter of agreement on telework, negotiated between the government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) in bargaining that recently ended …
Read More »Globalization made the world rich. New geopolitical conflicts may have the opposite effect
Ejection of a Chinese diplomat who interfered in Canada’s internal affairs has led to a tit for tat expulsion. It’s only the latest skid toward “global fragmentation” that economists fear will damage trade and impede cooperation on important issues including climate and artificial intelligence. Cold War effect could slow the …
Read More »Former NBC exec Linda Yaccarino named new Twitter CEO, Elon Musk confirms
Elon Musk has confirmed that the new CEO for Twitter, or X Corp. as it’s now called, will be NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino, an executive with deep ties to the advertising industry. Background in advertising will allow company to turn the page from Musk, analyst says. Elon Musk has confirmed that …
Read More »Powerful Cyclone Mocha bears down on Bangladesh, Myanmar
Bangladesh and Myanmar are bracing as a severe cyclone hits coastal areas and authorities urge thousands of people in both countries to seek shelter. Cyclone could cause severe damage to lives and property, officials warn. Bangladesh and Myanmar braced Sunday as a severe cyclone started to hit coastal areas and …
Read More »LOOK: DC Comics presents Wonder Woman’s daughter
Get ready to meet Trinity This coming June, The Wonder Woman comic series is about to reach its landmark 800th issue. This serves as the series finale of the current volume. DC Comics will celebrate this milestone with a huge event by unveiling a new addition to the Amazonian princess’ …
Read More »Free menstrual products to be available starting December at federally regulated workplaces
Federally regulated workplaces are expected to begin offering free menstrual products to workers starting in mid-December. Government promised in 2021 election to make free tampons and pads available. Federally regulated workplaces are expected to begin offering free menstrual products to workers starting in mid-December. Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has announced …
Read More »Air Canada reports doubling of revenue, as passenger demand returns
Air Canada reported first-quarter revenue nearly doubled compared with a year earlier as travellers hopped back on airplanes en masse — even as higher costs tamped down net earnings. Airline ekes out tiny quarterly profit for the first time since 2020. Air Canada reported first-quarter revenue nearly doubled compared with …
Read More »MEDAL TALLY AS OF May 14, 2023 – 12:00 PM
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Read More »Ukraine pushing back against Russian forces in 2 directions in Bakhmut suburbs: official
Ukrainian troops are advancing in two directions in the eastern city of Bakhmut but the situation in the city centre is more complicated, deputy defence minister Hanna Malyar said on Saturday. Russia has acknowledged its forces have fallen back north of city in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian troops are advancing in …
Read More »Beyoncé sparks fan frenzy as she kicks off world tour in Stockholm
Ecstatic Beyoncé fans sang and danced in feverish excitement in Stockholm Wednesday as the superstar kicked off her first solo tour in seven years with a futuristic spectacle featuring a lunar rover, an airborne horse, and wall-to-wall rhinestones. Hours before the doors opened hundreds of people were thronging outside the …
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