44 h. ago Union rallies to stop job cuts at local long term care facility

CORNWALL, Ontario — The members of CUPE local 1792 held a rally and information picket along Montreal Road on Friday to sound the alarm on the planned cuts to care time at the municipally-owned Glen Stor Dun Lodge. The union represents workers at the long-term care facility says their members have been experiencing significant staffing […]

Transport

58 h. ago Tight budget means Alberta teachers face a stark choice in bargaining: Danielle Smith

With a provincewide teachers strike looming, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suggested the union can have pay hikes and more teachers — but it can’t have both.

Other

4 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta teachers deserve respect, but union moving the goalpoasts

The Alberta Teachers’ Association has refused to talk to provincial negotiators since last Friday

Events

4 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta teachers deserve respect, but union moving the goalposts

The Alberta Teachers’ Association has refused to talk to provincial negotiators since last Friday

Events

5 d. ago Opinion: University teachers face looming job cuts in B.C.: Anything to celebrate in a new school year?

Xinying Hu: For students, course and faculty job cuts mean larger classes, fewer course offerings, delayed graduation, and reduced access to mentorship and research.

Society

7 d. ago Tumultuous start to Alberta school year with possible teachers strike, confusion over school policies

It has been a confusing and uneasy start to the school year in Alberta with shifting provincial government policies and the looming threat of a teachers strike.

Society

1 week ago ConocoPhillips plans to cut up to 25% of its global workforce

As the U.S. shale patch matures, producers are looking to consolidation, job cuts and faster drilling to produce more oil at lower costs

Other

1 week ago US Stocks Rally as Alphabet and Apple Jump After Court Victory

US stocks advanced on Wednesday, snapping a two-day losing streak as tech megacaps recovered thanks to a court victory for Alphabet Inc. and Apple Inc. Equities also gained as a drop in US job openings supported expectations for an interest-rate cut, pushing Treasury yields down.

Economics

1 week ago Nearly half of all Canadian university students are actively hiding their real beliefs: survey

The survey by Aristotle Foundation also finds that students with conservative views now outnumber those with liberal views

Society

1 week ago Threat of strike by Alberta’s teachers looms large over 1st day of school

As children across Alberta return to the classroom this week, the possibility of a future strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers is on everyone's mind.

Society

1 week ago Video shows Doug Ford pouring out a bottle of Crown Royal over decision to close Ontario plant

Spirits maker Diageo announced last week that it will cease operations at its bottling facility in Amherstburg, Ont., early next year

Other

1 week ago Rosie O’Donnell apologizes after assuming Minnesota school shooter was a ‘MAGA person’

Rosie O’Donnell has issued an apology after falsely claiming the Minnesota school shooter who killed two children was “a white guy, Republican, MAGA person.” The feud between O’Donnell and U.S. President Donald Trump has gone on for years, and led her to flee to Ireland after he was re-elected. On Thursday, the comedian posted a […]

Society

2 w. ago Letters to The Sun: Slashing our college and universities cannot come at a worse time

Re: KPU set to lay off more staff as international student enrolment plummets As a Kwantlen Polytechnic University faculty member, I feel the impact of each round of layoffs, even if I am not personally impacted. As a co-worker, I personally know the people being laid off. As in any union workplace, layoffs are by […]

Society

2 w. ago Possible strike by Alberta teachers looming as school year set to begin

A strike by Alberta teachers could take place as early as next week after a breakdown in mediated contract negotiations with the provincial government.

Society

2 w. ago Daniel Koren: Universities must confront campus members who support terrorist groups

Freedom of expression does not mean freedom to endorse economic and military support for terrorist groups

Society

2 w. ago Top Gold Miner Newmont Plans Job Cuts in Sweeping Cost Drive

Newmont Corp., the world’s largest gold miner, is studying plans to drive down costs that could lead to deep job cuts, following its $15 billion acquisition of Newcrest Mining Ltd. in 2023.

Economics

2 w. ago Will public servants be exposed to three rounds of cuts in the spending review?

A public servant asks if they should expect to go through multiple rounds of workforce adjustment.

Other

3 w. ago 'We have to play the process out': Premier Smith weighs in on looming teachers' strike

Premier suggests that the province's school boards may need to explain how education dollars are being spent

Other

3 w. ago This job is a lifeline for many. Cuts in Abbotsford and Mission mean it's ending

Sixty-two people with disabilities and other barriers to employment expect their positions at a recycling depot to be terminated at the end of the year

Society