2 d. ago Fanshawe College cites strike as it postpones fall convocation

Fanshawe College has postponed its fall convocation ceremonies as a strike by college support workers across Ontario enters its fourth week

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2 d. ago Classes cancelled at 2 Ontario college campuses amid support workers’ strike

Two colleges say they've cancelled some of their classes and on-campus activities Thursday as striking support staff joined rallies at several colleges across Ontario.

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3 d. ago StarTech.com is 40 years old, and now boasts more than 400 staff, offices in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. and support workers in about 25 other countries.

Forty years ago in a London basement, a small business took root selling dust covers for the computer.

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4 d. ago Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest

Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The hikes will apply to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The provinces have tied their increases to Canada’s steadily growing consumer price index, which is an indicator of inflation. Ontario’s minimum wage is now $17.60 per hour, […]

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4 d. ago Minimum wage raised in 5 provinces, with Alberta now the lowest

Five provinces have raised the minimum wage in a move poised to help support workers facing affordability issues, while Alberta held firm and is now the lowest rate nationally.

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4 d. ago Imperial oil’s planned layoffs ‘deeply disappointing,’ energy minister says

Tim Hodgson says he's working to understand what went into the company's decision and that the government will explore ways to support the workers losing their jobs.

Politics

4 d. ago Canadian energy minister disappointed by Imperial Oil’s planned layoffs

EDMONTON — Canada’s energy minister says he’s disappointed with Imperial Oil’s plan to lay off 20 per cent of its workforce by 2027. Tim Hodgson says he’s working to understand what went into the company’s decision and that the government will explore ways to support the workers losing their jobs. Calgary-based Imperial says the cuts […]

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5 d. ago School support workers urge SD8 to reinvest surplus into student services

NELSON — The Kootenay Lakes School District No. 8 $4.4 million budget surplus should be reinvested to strengthen and increase direct student supports, says the district’s school support workers. CUPE 748, the union representing over 300 support workers in SD8 public schools, says the surplus is an opportunity to help students, families and communities in […]

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9 d. ago Porter Airlines Introduces New Scholarship and Awards for Future Algonquin College Aviation Professionals

OTTAWA, Ontario — Algonquin College is proud to share the expansion of its aviation partnership with Porter Airlines, including increased support for the Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) program through scholarships and awards. The $25,000 gift will establish the following financial aid initiatives: The Porter Airlines Scholarship for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians The Porter Airlines Award for […]

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9 d. ago Talks set to resume between striking support workers, Ontario colleges

The union representing 10,000 striking college support workers across Ontario and the College Employer Council will return to the bargaining table on Friday

Society

1 week ago Back to bargaining for striking support workers and Ontario colleges

The strike began Sept. 11. A negotiation session in the presence of a mediator has been scheduled for Sept. 26.

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2 w. ago Strike by Ontario college support workers enters second week

A strike by about 10,000 support workers at Ontario colleges has entered its third week with no end in sight.

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3 w. ago Algonquin faculty union urges solidarity for striking support workers

OPSEU 415 president Tracy Henderson said support can take many forms, including not performing the work of striking colleagues

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3 w. ago Ottawa college support workers at Algonquin, La Cité go on strike

Local college staff were among 10,000 union members across Ontario who headed to the picket lines Thursday.

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3 w. ago KFSHRC Deputy CEO at C3 Davos of Healthcare™ Summit: AI Will Support, Not Replace, Healthcare Workers

NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artificial intelligence is ready to play a major role in healthcare, but it must be seen as a tool to empower medical staff, not replace them, according to Dr. Björn Zoëga, Deputy CEO of King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC). Speaking during KFSHRC’s participation as […]

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4 w. ago Statement by Marty Warren, National Director of the United Steelworkers union on new federal measures to protect and support Canadian workers and industries

TORONTO, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of new measures to support Canadian workers and industries impacted by U.S. tariffs and global trade disruptions: “Steelworkers are clear: Canada cannot keep playing defence while our jobs […]

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4 w. ago New measures for Canadian industries give them a fighting chance amid economic upheaval

New Economy Canada reacts to federal ‘Buy Canadian’ and Electric Vehicle standard announcement Victoria, BC, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced new measures to protect, build and transform Canadian strategic industries, including support for reskilling Canadian workers, a new federal ‘Buy Canadian’ policy, reviewing the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, and […]

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