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Posted 17 April 2025

Ontario opposition supportive of inter-provincial trade plans

There is a mixed reaction from the opposition to the Ford government’s plans to improve inter-provincial trade. Ford struck trade deals with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick this week with hopes of signing others in the near future. There are also measures to reduce restrictions on out-of-province...

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Posted 17 April 2025

Bayshore careworkers call for better wages and working conditions in Thunder Bay

Home care workers with Bayshore Home Care Solutions are holding a rally in Thunder Bay, calling for better pay, stronger benefits, and improved staffing levels. The event, organized by OPSEU/SEFPO Local 745, aims to draw attention to what the union calls a growing crisis in the sector. Workers...

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Posted 17 April 2025

Bayshore careworkers call for better wages and working conditions in Thunder Bay

Home care workers with Bayshore Home Care Solutions are holding a rally in Thunder Bay, calling for better pay, stronger benefits, and improved staffing levels. The event, organized by OPSEU/SEFPO Local 745, aims to draw attention to what the union calls a growing crisis in the sector. Workers...

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Posted 17 April 2025

Advance polling starts Friday

Canadians looking to vote early in the 45th federal general election can do so starting Friday, April 18, at advance polling stations across the country. Advance voting runs for four consecutive days, with polls open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (local time) each day. Unlike some provincial or...

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Posted 17 April 2025

Advance polling starts Friday

Canadians looking to vote early in the 45th federal general election can do so starting Friday, April 18, at advance polling stations across the country. Advance voting runs for four consecutive days, with polls open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (local time) each day. Unlike some provincial or...

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Posted 17 April 2025

Electricity rates going up in Thunder Bay and Kenora

Starting May 1st households will see their electricity prices go up in Thunder Bay and Kenora. Synergy North says the Ontario Energy Board has approved the rate increase, which are tied to inflation and other factors that to promote efficiency. In Thunder Bay, that means electricity prices for...

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Posted 17 April 2025

Electricity rates going up in Thunder Bay and Kenora

Starting May 1st households will see their electricity prices go up in Thunder Bay and Kenora. Synergy North says the Ontario Energy Board has approved the rate increase, which are tied to inflation and other factors that to promote efficiency. In Thunder Bay, that means electricity prices for...

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Posted 17 April 2025

Carney and Poilievre clash on economy, align on pipelines in leaders’ debate

Pipelines and the U.S. trade war front and centre in federal leaders’ debate The first federal leaders’ debate of the election saw Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre agreeing that Canada needs new pipelines, but clashing on how to handle the U.S. trade war,...

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Posted 17 April 2025

Carney and Poilievre clash on economy, align on pipelines in leaders’ debate

Pipelines and the U.S. trade war front and centre in federal leaders’ debate The first federal leaders’ debate of the election saw Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre agreeing that Canada needs new pipelines, but clashing on how to handle the U.S. trade war,...

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Posted 16 April 2025

Ontario announces free trade agreement with N.S., N.B.

Ontario has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, the latest move to tear down trade barriers between provinces. The agreement would allow goods and services to flow more easily between Ontario and the other provinces. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said...

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