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Vancouver International Airport jet fuel workers issue strike notice

Vancouver International Airport jet fuel workers issue strike notice

By Krista Sylvester Motorcycle accident toronto today Posted December 8, 2024 4:59 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The workers responsible for transporting jet fuel to Vancouver International Airport have issued strike notice that would allow them to walk off the job Tuesday morning. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local

Court battle brewing between Alberta government and LGBTQ2 organizations over Bill 26

Court battle brewing between Alberta government and LGBTQ2 organizations over Bill 26

Egale Canada, Skipping Stone and several families in Alberta have united to initiate litigation against the government of Alberta challenging the constitutionality of Bill 26. The controversial bill, which denies medically necessary care from being provided to gender diverse youth in the province, passed on Dec. 5, 2024. The decision to initiate litigation was announced

Purolator, UPS shipments paused amid Canada Post strike – National

Purolator, UPS shipments paused amid Canada Post strike – National

Purolator and UPS have temporarily suspended shipments from some courier companies as they face a backlog of deliveries amid the ongoing Canada Post strike. Purolator, which is owned by Canada Post, told Motorcycle accident toronto today in an emailed statement on Friday that its network is “currently experiencing service disruptions due to severe weather and a significant increase

$80M Lotto Max jackpot split between winners in 2 provinces

$80M Lotto Max jackpot split between winners in 2 provinces

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Tuesday’s $80-million Lotto Max prize is being split between two winning tickets. The winning tickets were sold in Quebec and Alberta, provincial lottery authorities said Wednesday morning. The jackpot reached $80 million after going unclaimed in previous draws.“The very first $80-million jackpot was partly won in Québec

These parts of Canada could be in for a warmer winter. What about snow? – National

These parts of Canada could be in for a warmer winter. What about snow? – National

If you’re thinking of getting your winter tires, now might be a good time. Despite above-normal temperatures predicted for much of Canada, some Canadians might have to prepare for wetter and potentially more snowy conditions in parts of the country, the national weather agency said Wednesday.Environment Canada meteorologist Gina Ressler told reporters Wednesday that above-normal

The ‘vibecession’ could end next year, BMO forecasts – National

The ‘vibecession’ could end next year, BMO forecasts – National

A new forecast from the Bank of Montreal (BMO) is signalling that the economic situation the deputy prime minister called a “vibecession” could come to an end next year. In a brief note to clients from BMO economist Shelly Kaushik published late Monday, the bank suggested that a decline in population growth to a “more

Dramatic home explosion caught on video near Edmonton: ‘This can happen’

Dramatic home explosion caught on video near Edmonton: ‘This can happen’

Descrease article font size Increase article font size People in a small town north of Edmonton were woken overnight when a house exploded in dramatic fashion. The blast in Swan Hills, Alta., was caught on video (see the player above.)No injuries were reported after RCMP were called to the house explosion early Monday morning, but

Canada Post strike has cost small businesses $765M: CFIB – National

Canada Post strike has cost small businesses $765M: CFIB – National

The ongoing Canada Post strike is having a significant impact on Canadian businesses during the busy holiday shopping season, costing firms at least $76.6 million per day, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. After 17 days of a nationwide Canada Post strike, small- and medium-sized businesses have lost out on an estimated $765