8 h. ago Union slams package company DHL’s ask for federal strike intervention

OTTAWA — Unifor sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet ministers this week decrying a request from package company DHL to intervene in a strike. That request was made by DHL in a letter last week that was shared on the union’s website. The letter said the change that takes effect Friday […]

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7 d. ago An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The owner of an Omaha food packaging company says his business has been unfairly hamstrung by federal immigration officials, who raided the plant and arrested more than half its workforce. The raid took place despite the company meticulously following the government’s own system for verifying the workers were in the country […]

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8 d. ago Sharps Technology CEO, Robert Hayes, to Present at the Life Sciences Virtual Investor Forum on June 12 at 9:30AM ET

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com NEW YORK, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sharps Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: “STSS” and “STSSW”) (“Sharps”), an innovative medical device and pharmaceutical packaging company offering patented, best-in-class smart safety syringe products to the healthcare industry, today announced that Robert […]

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9 d. ago How these pro cleaners turn your Toronto balcony into a summer paradise

Who says city-dwellers can’t enjoy the outdoors?Toronto balconies offer an easy way to bask in the summer sun without leaving the comfort of home. And so what if it’s a little grimy after a long winter? That’s what The Balcony Cleaners are for.This environmentally friendly, deep-cleaning company can refresh your balcony with a budget-friendly package that’ll have your space sparkling from top to bottom.Down and dirtyIf you have a dirty balcony in Toronto, it’s not your fault. Outdoor floors are more porous than most types of flooring and are prone to collecting dust and dirt, and let’s not even get started on bird poop.Bringing expert experience to condo balcony cleaning, not only will The Balcony Cleaners use specialized equipment to collect and dispose of all the dirt, but they will also conduct an exterior clean. That includes railings, sills, windows, and even neglected outside furniture. You’ll be amazed how much more sun enters your co...

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2 w. ago Two lots of Seasonale birth control pills recalled because they contained too many placebos

Health Canada says a pharmaceutical company has recalled two lots of Seasonale birth control because the packages contain too many placebo pills. The agency says Teva Canada Ltd. received a complaint that the packages had an extra row of placebos in place of the active pills. The packages of Seasonale are supposed to contain a […]

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2 w. ago Two Canadian airlines have officially merged and here are the details

Sunwing Airlines flew its final commercial flight on Thursday after it officially completed its integration with WestJet.The merge, which was two years in the making, is part of WestJet's strategy to give Canadians more options when it comes to sun and leisure travel.The second-largest airline in Canada has now integrated all jet aircraft under a single Air Operator Certificate, including 16 former Swoop aircraft, another nine former Lynx Air planes, and now 18 more from Sunwing Airlines.So, what does this mean for Sunwing Vacation customers?The travel company announced that, effective Thursday, May 28, all vacation package customers will travel on board WestJet-operated flights.Here are some of the key changes vacation package travellers can expect:Sunwing Vacations package customers will now check in at the WestJet airport counter, or online on WestJet.com or the WestJet AppWestJet reservation codes (required for flight check-in) will be available via Sunwing's Manage...

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3 w. ago Canadians can score some dough in $500 million Loblaws bread

Canadian shoppers could soon get a slice of a giant settlement in a bread price-fixing class action lawsuit against Loblaw.The lawsuit alleges that Canadians were overcharged for bread due to an industry-wide price-fixing scandal involving certain packaged bread products. In addition to Loblaw Companies Ltd. and parent company George Weston Ltd., other grocery chains mentioned in the lawsuit include Metro, Sobeys, and Walmart.According to a court document, Judge Ed Morgan approved the $500 million settlement on May 8, calling it fair, reasonable, and "in the best interests" of the class members. Out of the $500 million, George Weston and Loblaw must pay $404,000,000. In 2017, the grocery giant previously paid $96 million to eligible customers under the Loblaw Card program who spent more on bread than they should have between 2001 and 2015.Once legal fees, costs, disbursements, interest, and applicable taxes have been paid to the class counsel, 78 per ce...

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