4 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 President to Join Pickering Picket Line as WSIB Strike Hits One

PICKERING, Ontario — As the historic strike by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers reaches the one-month mark, Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), will join the picket line in Pickering tomorrow, June 19 at 10:00 a.m., in a show of solidarity with members demanding a fair contract, mental […]

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5 h. ago Police seek public's help after bullet hole found at London office building

London police are asking for the public’s help after they say a firearm was discharged into an office building in the city’s west end.  At 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, an employee of a business in the 1800 block of Oxford Street West contacted police after arriving at work and discovering what appeared to be a bullet […]

Events

7 h. ago Amazon Orders Employees to Relocate to Seattle and Other Hubs

Amazon.com Inc. is ordering some corporate employees to move closer to their managers and teams, roiling a workforce already worried about job cuts and warnings from the top that artificial intelligence will shrink their ranks in the coming years.

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9 h. ago DownLow Chicken coming to Kitsilano this summer on new expanded patio

The patio at Kitsilano Pool was launched last summer as part of a pilot project that saw the city turn the underused pool deck into a waterfront gathering space where patrons could enjoy elevated concession offerings and alcoholic beverages.

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11 h. ago Why QB Dru Brown's status might be least of Ottawa Redblacks concerns in CFL's Week 3

The Ottawa Redblacks are being cautious with Dru Brown, but it looks like their No. 1 quarterback will return for Saturday afternoon’s game at McMahon Stadium against the undefeated Calgary Stampeders. And history suggests that would be good news for the Redblacks. Brown, who watched from afar as the Redblacks suffered a 39-18 pounding from […]

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13 h. ago Poll finds almost 80% of U.S. employers cautious about hiring

A new survey by MyPerfectResume shows employers down south are pulling back amid economic uncertainty and shifting the way they evaluate resumes. The 2025 Hiring Outlook Report shows 79% of employers say they’ve grown more cautious about hiring, 63% are maintaining or reducing hiring levels, 46% are maintaining current levels, only 23% are expanding teams, […]

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13 h. ago More employers are sending workers shopping for their own health coverage

A small, growing number of employers are putting health insurance decisions entirely in the hands of their workers. Instead of offering traditional insurance, they’re giving workers money to buy their own coverage in what’s known as Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements, or ICHRAs. Advocates say this approach provides small companies that couldn’t afford insurance a […]

Society

13 h. ago Lululemon Athletica cutting 150 corporate jobs as part of organizational changes

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver-based apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc. is cutting about 150 corporate jobs as part of changes to its organizational structure. The retailer said Wednesday the affected employees are part of its store support centres. The move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has kicked off a global tariff war that has rippled […]

Culture

14 h. ago Macklem Warns of Firmer Inflation, Uncertainty About Impact of Tariffs

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem reiterated that he sees inflation running hotter than expected, while saying employment appears to be holding up outside of trade-intensive sectors.

Economics

14 h. ago “Watched by AI Guards” Yard Sign Appears in LA Neighborhoods, Signaling the Rise of AI Employees — Replacing Human Guards

Homeowners Are Now Hiring Ranger AI Guard for Their Safety SAN FRANCISCO — A bold new security yard sign from ArcadianAI, an AI security company, is drawing attention across California neighborhoods: “Watched by AI Guards.” Unlike traditional alarm decals or video surveillance warnings, this sign signals a new era. Homes are now protected by autonomous […]

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16 h. ago Moonvalley Hires VFX Trailblazer Ed Ulbrich to Lead Strategic Growth in AI

Hollywood Innovator Joins Visionary AI Company Building the First Fully-Licensed Video Generation Model LOS ANGELES — Moonvalley, an AI research company building foundational AI video models and tools trained exclusively on licensed content, today announced the appointment of visual effects industry veteran Ed Ulbrich as Head of Strategic Growth & Partnerships. In this role, Ulbrich […]

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16 h. ago Canadian families with kids will get money from the government this week

The final Canada Child Benefit payments are scheduled to be deposited into bank accounts this Friday, ahead of an increase in July.Eligible families can expect to receive Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments on June 20. This month's payment will be the last one before the scheduled increase in July, which marks the beginning of the new benefit year.The last time the federal government increased the child tax benefit was in July 2024 when payments went up by 4.7 per cent. As a result of the increase, the maximum payment for children under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, payments increased by $295, from $6,275 to $6,570.To help parents with the rising cost of living, Ottawa has been using a process called indexation to increase the benefit amounts since 2018.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson explained that, due to the indexation process, tax child benefit payments, as well as income thresholds, increase every ...

Politics

24 h. ago Meta a proposé plus de 100 millions de dollars chacun à des employés d'OpenAI

Meta a offert, en vain, une prime individuelle à la signature de plus de 100 M$ US à des employés d'OpenAI pour renforcer ses équipes dédiées à l'IA.

Society

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

BARRIE, 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 Barrie on Wednesday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m., to support members in their fight for a fair contract, safer […]

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27 h. ago Colombia’s Senate approves labor bill that would mean more pay and protections for workers

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s Senate on Tuesday night approved a labor bill that is expected to grant workers more overtime pay while making it harder for companies to hire employees on short-term contracts. The bill’s approval comes as tensions have been increasing between the Senate and President Gustavo Petro over reforms to the economy […]

Society

29 h. ago Workers out of hospital after community centre carbon monoxide incident

The gymnasium at Boyle Community Centre in London, already closed for renovations, will remain shut as Ontario’s Ministry of Labour investigates a carbon monoxide leak that sent six people to hospital Monday morning. The six were workers employed by Aveiro Constructors Ltd., Ontario’s labour ministry said Tuesday. All of the workers were released from hospital […]

Society

29 h. ago Workers out of hospital after Boyle centre carbon monoxide incident

The six workers taken to hospital after elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected amid renovations to the gymnasium at London’s Boyle Memorial Community Centre are now back home, their employer says. The six were employed by Aveiro Constructors Ltd., Ontario’s labour ministry said Tuesday. All of the workers were released from hospital within a few […]

Society

31 h. ago Alberta to invest $1.2 million to help former military and public safety personnel rejoin the workplace

The program offers individualized assessments and customized supports based on their experiences such as peer support, career planning, job search assistance, resume and interview preparation, training and support to maintain employment.

Economics

32 h. ago 27% of Canadian parents revising estate plans due to high healthcare costs: Poll

A new poll by Money Wise Institute says about one quarter of Canadian parents are adjusting estate plans due to soaring healthcare costs. According to the institute’s latest survey, 27% of Canadian parents have revised their estate plans due to mounting healthcare expenses while 35% have told their heirs to expect a smaller inheritance than originally […]

Economics

34 h. ago Howard Levitt: What a 7% unemployment rate means for job security in 2025

Signals a fundamental shift in the Canadian employment landscape

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