12 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 President to Join Sudbury Picket Line as WSIB Strike Enters Fourth Week

SUDBURY, Ontario — As the strike by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers stretches into its fourth week, Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), will join the picket line in Sudbury on Tuesday, June 17 at 12:30 p.m., to support members in their push for a fair contract and […]

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12 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 President to Join North Bay Picket Line as WSIB Strike Enters Fourth Week

NORTH BAY, Ontario — As the strike by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers enters its fourth week, the President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), Harry Goslin, will be on the North Bay picket line tomorrow, June 17th at 10:00 a.m., standing in solidarity with frontline workers demanding safer workloads, fair […]

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44 h. ago Israel, Iran trade strikes for 3rd day, with hundreds reportedly killed

The region braced for a protracted conflict after Israel's surprise bombardment Friday of Iranian nuclear and military sites killed several top generals and nuclear scientists.

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44 h. ago NDP MPP Jessica Bell to Join WSIB Strike Picket Line in Toronto

TORONTO — NDP MPP for University–Rosedale, Jessica Bell, will join striking WSIB workers on the picket line at 200 Front Street West on Monday, June 16 at 11:15 a.m., in solidarity with 3,600 frontline members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750). Now entering four weeks on strike, OCEU members are calling for fair […]

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4 d. ago Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs

FREDERICTON — A group of Canadian premiers appear to be setting high expectations as they pursue negotiations with American governors to mitigate the impacts of United States-imposed tariffs on their economies. Premiers from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Quebec’s economic minister are scheduled to meet with New England […]

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4 d. ago Akazawa Sees a Deal With US Sparing Japan From Higher Car Levies

Japan’s top trade negotiator expects a trade deal with the US to spare Tokyo from higher auto tariffs, even if US President Donald Trump decides to increase them against other nations.

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4 d. ago Striking WSIB workers rally in London to back contract demands

The union president and an NDP MPP joined a London picket line as a strike by 3,600 WSIB workers enters its fourth week

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5 d. ago OCEU President Harry Goslin to Join WSIB Strike Picket Line in London

LONDON, Ontario — Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), will join striking Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers on the picket line in London on Thursday, June 12, in a show of solidarity as the historic province-wide strike enters its fourth week. Goslin will visit workers on the line […]

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5 d. ago Montreal transit strike leads to extra traffic on some bike paths

MONTREAL — The head of a cycling advocacy group says Montreal’s public transit strike has spurred record numbers on the city’s bike paths. Jean-Francois Rheault, CEO of Velo Quebec, says devices installed by the city to count the number of passing bicycles are showing record or near-record levels since the strike began Monday. “Nobody wanted […]

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5 d. ago Quebec names mediator as Montreal public transit strike in third day

MONTREAL — Quebec’s labour minister says he has named a mediator in a labour dispute between Montreal’s public transit authority and its maintenance workers that has limited bus and metro service across the city. About 2,400 maintenance workers have been on strike since Monday after more than a year of negotiating. As a result, buses […]

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6 d. ago Negotiations expected to resume as Montreal public transit strike enters 3rd day

Negotiations between Montreal's public transit authority and its maintenance workers are expected to resume on the third day of a strike causing headaches across the network.

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1 week ago WSIB Workers Mark Two Weeks on Strike as Ford Government Turns a Blind Eye to Dangerous Workloads and U.S. Outsourcing

Ontario’s injured workers face growing backlogs while frontline staff call for fair wages, safe workplaces, and an end to U.S. outsourcing TORONTO — 3,600 members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), who support more than 5.6 million workers across Ontario, are now entering their second week on strike—the first full-scale work stoppage in […]

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2 w. ago $3.2 million Ontario mansion backs onto breathtaking nature trails

Boasting over 500 sq. ft. of living space on a nearly 10,000 sq. ft. lot, this $3.2 million Ontario mansion has a whole lot more to offer than wide open spaces.Nestled on a prestigious cul-de-sac in Mississauga's sought-after Erin Mills neighbourhood, 3248 Barchester Court is a uniquely homey listing considering its expansive footprint, and rests in a convenient location despite being enshrouded in breathtaking nature, backing onto the Sawmill Valley Trail.On top of the trail, the property is proximal to top-rated schools, parks, restaurants, the Erin Mills Town Centre and Credit Valley Hospital, with easy access to highways 403, 401 and 407, as well as public transit.Ground floor.The open-concept main level offers an initial glimpse into the home's comfortable yet contemporary vibe. With the stairway to the second floor serving as a dramatic centrepiece, you're immediately greeted with the scenic, sun-drenched home office sitting adjacent to the kitchen, and t...

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2 w. ago Chicago risks severe cuts to transit. Riders from its poorest suburbs could be hit even harder

HARVEY, Ill. (AP) — Winfred Wilson was struggling to make ends meet on less than $700 a month, so he moved in with his daughter, gave up his car and started relying exclusively on public transit to take him wherever he needed to go across Chicago’s southern suburbs. As he waited for a bus connection […]

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2 w. ago U.S. traveller obsessed with Bulk Barn after visit to Toronto

For those who call Toronto home, the city's sparkle can sometimes feel dim under the layers of construction, heavy traffic jams, and ever-rising cost of living. However, every so often, a tourist's fresh perspective reminds us just how special this city really is.In a post on Reddit, one user from Ohio shared their first-ever experience visiting Toronto, and quickly went viral for their enthusiasm, especially over Bulk Barn."My husband has wanted me to visit Toronto since we met, since he grew up here," the post began. "For context, I'm American and he is [a] dual Canadian/American citizen, and his family moved when he was a teen. He misses it so much, I wish we could move here but it's so expensive."From there, the American visitor fired off a list of things they loved about Toronto, from its cleanliness and cultural diversity to the ease of public transit and the late-running subway system, but it was one store in particular that reall...

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3 w. ago Canada Post, union expected to resume talks in a few days as overtime ban continues

OTTAWA — Talks between Canada Post and negotiators from its union are expected to resume over the next few days, its union said Sunday after the two parties met amid warnings of mail delivery delays tied to a national ban on overtime for postal workers. In an afternoon statement, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers […]

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3 w. ago Private Credit Eyes Gap in US Infrastructure as Federal Funding Dips

Private credit firms are seeing an opportunity to finance everything from public transit systems to local utilities as the federal government and banks pull back on funding.

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3 w. ago CUPE: Canadian Hearing Services Comes to the Table but Refuses to Bargain – Making Demands but Offering No Deal as Strike Enters Fourth Week

TORONTO — In the first day at the negotiating table in more than two weeks between Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) and CUPE 2073, there were zero proposals exchanged, and no bargaining to speak of. CHS came without a plan move forward, instead bringing list of demands to members, including an end to the public campaign […]

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