by Adam RileyA collision near Little Turtle River bridge has closed a section of Highway 622 North of Atikokan. It occurred just after 7 a.m. The closure includes the lane and shoulder of the road. No other details have been released.
READ MORE by Caitlin SnowThe union representing staff and faculty at the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) is ‘very disappointed’ talks have not yet continued, while the possibility of a strike, looms. According to the Atlantic Academic Union (AAU), which represents thousands of workers, meetings with a conciliator...
READ MORE by Brad PerryNew Brunswick has earned the title of “most improved” when it comes to red tape reduction. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is out with its latest Red Tape Report Card. Our province earned a C grade this year compared to the D grade we received last year. “CFIB started issuing its...
READ MORE by Caitlin SnowIn an Unfair Labour Practice complaint, Service Employees International Union Local 2 (SEIU Local 2) says nine employees that were recently laid off from local coffee chain, Java Blend, was illegal. In a news release, SEIU Local 2 says, they see the cuts as retaliation, with four of the nine...
READ MOREThe advocacy group New Brunswick Common Front for Social Justice (FrontNB) believes this year’s minimum wage increase will still not be enough. On April 1, rates will rise to $15.30 in New Brunswick, an increase of 55 cents from the current $14.75 per hour. FrontNB said this new rate is still...
READ MORE by Brad PerryCanada’s vacancy rate hit a record low of 1.5 per cent in 2023. It is the lowest rate recorded since Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) began tracking data in 1988. With fewer places available for people to rent, the cost of those units also went up. Average rent growth for...
READ MORE by Randy ThomsThe Thunder Bay Public Library is arguing its case for more provincial funding. Provincial funding accounts for about 15% of library budgets on average, but the support only represents 4% of local budgets. Speaking at a provincial pre-budget hearing in Thunder Bay, Chief Executive Officer...
READ MORE by Randy ThomsSchool boards across northwestern Ontario are expected to make a decision soon regarding a solar eclipse on April 8. Most of eastern Canada and central United States will see a full eclipse, while other areas will view a partial eclipse. It is expected to occur at the end of the school day. It...
READ MORE by Randy ThomsNishnawbe Aski Nation would like to partner with the provincial government on several key issues. Climate change is one. Deputy Grand Chief Victor Linklater says they would like a strong policy response to the climate threat impacting First Nation communities. “These communities faced increased...
READ MORE by Randy ThomsThe provincial government is being asked to consider northern Ontario with its immigration program. The Ontario Immigration Nominee Program works in partnership with a federal program to nominate immigrants who have employment in the province for permanent residency. Thunder Bay Chamber of...
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