44 h. ago WestJet walks back plans to hire temporary foreign workers as pilots

WestJet won't be hiring temporary foreign workers as pilots, the company said Thursday, citing "economic uncertainty"

Transport

1 week ago David Staples: Was Mark Carney's jet fuel deal simply a political grift?

"He is a political grifter who has used his political influence to turn decisions that profit his company at the expense of workers and seniors."

Transport

2 w. ago Tennessee safety agency says workers killed in flooding were given time to evacuate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Workers at an East Tennessee plastics company who died in flooding from last year’s Hurricane Helene had time to evacuate, albeit by “makeshift routes,” according to an investigation from the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration released on Wednesday. “It was found that Impact Plastics, Inc. exercised reasonable diligence to dismiss […]

Events

2 w. ago Ontario man wins $40M Lotto Max jackpot after buying 2 tickets for himself, daughter

A retired railway employee from Ontario is $40 million richer from winning the Lotto Max jackpot after purchasing two tickets — one for himself and one for his daughter.

Economics

2 w. ago Only two weeks left to present winning lotto ticket bought in Hamilton worth $144,943

There are only two weeks left to claim a second prize worth $144,943 from the April 16, 2024 Lotto Max draw. The winning numbers from this draw are 15 – 19 – 22 – 28 – 34 – 36 – 46, with bonus number 25, and the winning ticket was sold in Hamilton. Players must […]

Economics

2 w. ago 'Use this to help my family': Grande Prairie man wins $2 million on Western Max

"I honestly thought there was a hiccup with the terminal — I just couldn't believe it — so I took it up to the front"

Economics

2 w. ago 'Use this to help my family': Grande Prairie man wins $2 million on Western Max lotto

"I honestly thought there was a hiccup with the terminal — I just couldn't believe it — so I took it up to the front"

Economics

3 w. ago Five GTA construction company workers share $60M Lotto Max win

The winners have already started planning how to spend their jackpot

Economics

4 w. ago Hudson’s Bay must prioritize workers amid Kamloops store liquidation – United Steelworkers

KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-417 is calling on Hudson’s Bay (HBC) to put workers first as the company proceeds with the liquidation of its Kamloops store. A closure of this store will result in the loss of over 30 unionized jobs, dealing a significant […]

Society

last month Order of Canada recipient mistakes $25M lotto win for $25K: ‘I didn’t have my glasses on’

While some might be thinking of their first big lavish purchase to make, 81-year-old Charley Coffey has other plans for his $25-million Lotto Max win.

Economics