38 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

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

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 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 Extendicare workers across Alberta to hold day of action events

CUPE members call for better wages in long-term care sector EDMONTON, AB — CUPE members working at Extendicare long-term care facilities will hold day of action events in six communities tomorrow to call for higher wages and better working conditions. Media are welcome to attend. Bonnyville, AB 4:00-6:00 pm Splash Park, 4001 41 St. Fort […]

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 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