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.
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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.
Q&A: Astronomers await a once-in-80-year stellar explosion – Phys.org
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New rules on cellphones as Ontario schools reopen, critics say clarity lacking
New rules that ban the use of cellphones in class are taking effect at schools across Ontario this week, but critics say they’re unsure how the regulations will be enforced or how effective they will be.
Road closures in effect for Labour Day Parade
Thousands of people are expected to take part in the annual Labour Day Parade in downtown Toronto Monday. A number of major road closures are in effect around the downtown core, starting at 7 a.m., in order to accommodate the parade.
Three people shot and another stabbed in Mississauga
Peel Regional Police are investigating after three people were shot and another stabbed in Mississauga overnight.
Forecast calls for sunny skies, warm weather over coming week in Thompson-Okanagan
The Thompson-Okanagan is forecast to see a week of sunny skies and warm temperatures following a flash of possible thunderstorms early in the week.Environment Canada meteorologist Philippe-Alain Bergeron said a risk of thunderstorms is expected Monday afternoon before being replaced by sunny ski…
Drivers warned to ‘expect the unexpected’ as kids head back to school
Kids head back to school Tuesday, and drivers are being urged to slow down and pay attention.“We want everyone just to take their time, slow down and follow the speed limits in school zones,” says Central Okanagan Schools superintendent and CEO Kevin Kaardal.Families should revie…