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Posted 8 November 2022

Ford Provides An Update On CUPE Negotiations

The provincial government isn’t giving any details about their negotiations with CUPE education workers. Premier Doug Ford says they are back to the bargaining table with an improved deal. While Ford isn’t saying what their current offer is, he suggests it’s similar to one they pitched to the...

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Posted 8 November 2022

Ford Provides An Update On CUPE Negotiations

The provincial government isn’t giving any details about their negotiations with CUPE education workers. Premier Doug Ford says they are back to the bargaining table with an improved deal. While Ford isn’t saying what their current offer is, he suggests it’s similar to one they pitched to the...

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Posted 8 November 2022

Treaty Recognition Week Underway

The first week of November marks ‘Treaties Recognition Week’ which serves as a way to honour the documents and their importance as well as to teach residents more about treaty rights and relationships. Reg Niganobe is the Grand Council Chief for the Anishinabek Nation he says he enjoys bringing...

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Posted 8 November 2022

Treaty Recognition Week Underway

The first week of November marks ‘Treaties Recognition Week’ which serves as a way to honour the documents and their importance as well as to teach residents more about treaty rights and relationships. Reg Niganobe is the Grand Council Chief for the Anishinabek Nation he says he enjoys bringing...

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Posted 7 November 2022

Local CUPE Reaction To Deal

Local CUPE representatives are celebrating following a deal struck today, that would see them return to work and Bill 28 rescinded, as a win for all unions. “Monumental victory for the union movement,” says CUPE 2486 Head Shop Steward Devin Klassen, “this is a bill that should have never been...

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Posted 7 November 2022

Local CUPE Reaction To Deal

Local CUPE representatives are celebrating following a deal struck today, that would see them return to work and Bill 28 rescinded, as a win for all unions. “Monumental victory for the union movement,” says CUPE 2486 Head Shop Steward Devin Klassen, “this is a bill that should have never been...

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Posted 7 November 2022

OPP Charge 3rd Youth In Wabaseemoong Incident

Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged a third youth in connection to a homicide in the community of Wabaseemoong last month. A 15-year-old youth, who cannot be named due to provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act has been charged with Robbery, contrary to Section 344 (1)...

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Posted 7 November 2022

OPP Charge 3rd Youth In Wabaseemoong Incident

Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged a third youth in connection to a homicide in the community of Wabaseemoong last month. A 15-year-old youth, who cannot be named due to provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act has been charged with Robbery, contrary to Section 344 (1)...

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Posted 7 November 2022

Toby Keith returns to the stage

Toby Keith made his first public appearance in over a year since revealing his cancer diagnosis in June. He underwent chemo, radiation and surgery to battle stomach cancer over the past year. He was in Lexington, Kentucky for the Breeder’s Cup over the weekend and shocked patrons at a...

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Posted 7 November 2022

Education Workers Agree to End Work Stoppage

The union representing education workers is heading back to the bargaining table. The Canadian Union of Public Employees says it is accepting Premier Doug Ford’s offer he announced this morning to repeal Bill 28 in its entirety if the four-day-old strike ended. President of CUPE’s Ontario School...

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