A family-friendly Labour Day celebration co-hosted by a number of different labour unions drew hundreds to Edmonds Park in Burnaby for live music, free snacks and children’s activities.
Month: September 2024
How the Ottawa Catholic School Board is leading the way in using AI in the classroom
“It’s extremely important because AI is part of just about everything every student and every teacher will be encountering in their life.”
B.C. teachers’ union concerned with staff shortage as students return to class
The head of the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation has concerns there may not be enough teachers and support staff available to work in some school districts in the province.
Accidental fire breaks out in Winnipeg’s St. John’s neighbourhood
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews say a house fire in the 400 block of Atlantic Avenue was most likely accidental.
Canada’s Taylor earns Paralympic triathlon bronze, heartbreak for Daniel
Winnipeg’s Leanne Taylor became the first Canadian woman to win a Paralympic triathlon medal with a bronze in the women’s class Monday.
How local Indigenous longshoremen founded Vancouver’s first workers union
Its existence might have been short-lived, but what the Indigenous longshoremen union Bows and Arrows lacked in longevity it made up for in impact.
Concordia athletes concerned about tuition hike effect
Quebec’s new tuition hikes for out-of-province and international students are impacting university sports teams, particularly at Concordia University.
ACFN chief slams $50K penalty against Imperial Oil for Kearl seepages
The chief of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) says the $50,000 fine the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has levied against Imperial Oil for allowing wastewater to leak from its Kearl mine into the Athabasca River is insufficient to deter future leakages.
Detectives Investigating Robbery in Thorold
On Saturday, August 31, 2024, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Clairmont Street and Ormond Street S in the City of Thorold in response to a robbery. Read more…
Montreal’s Plan to Eliminate Tour Guide Licensing Sparks Concerns Over Tour Quality
The City of Montreal’s plan to drop the licensing requirement for tour guides is raising concerns within the industry about the potential impact on the quality and accuracy of city tours.
