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Liberals move to force binding arbitration, return to work in railway labour dispute

Liberals move to force binding arbitration, return to work in railway labour dispute

OTTAWA — Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said Thursday the federal government has asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to end the lockout at the country's two biggest rail companies, ordering a return to work and imposing binding arbitration.
Town of Outlook Spotlight: Nancy Gorman, Library Manager

Town of Outlook Spotlight: Nancy Gorman, Library Manager

Once retired, Gorman has found renewed resiliency in her role at the Outlook library.
APAS concerned about rail shutdown affecting Sask’s grain industry

APAS concerned about rail shutdown affecting Sask’s grain industry

'Producers rely on a functioning rail system to get their goods to the market. Without it, they are effectively left without a lifeline.'
The price of gold is at a record high. Here's why

The price of gold is at a record high. Here's why

If you choose to invest in gold, it’s important to educate yourself on safe trading practices and be cautious of potential scams and counterfeits on the market.
As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

MONTREAL — Hours away from an unprecedented potential shutdown at the country's two biggest railways, business groups ratcheted up their pleas for Ottawa to step in and prevent a work stoppage that would upend supply chains — while the prime minister
What to know about the potential work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways

What to know about the potential work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways

MONTREAL — A looming work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways could have widespread effects on everything from daily commutes to the movement of grain and fuel. Unless deals are reached, rail service at both Canadian National Railway Co.
'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

An impending labour stoppage on Canada's two national railways has riled industry groups who worry consumers and businesses will be hit hard if goods ranging from grains to french fries to petrochemicals can't be moved. Canadian National Railway Co.
Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

CHICAGO — Barack Obama cautioned the party faithful not to get distracted by the excitement building since Kamala Harris swiftly ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket as the former president capped off a night of powerful speeches at the Democ
'Freedom Convoy' organizers were not in criminal cahoots: defence

'Freedom Convoy' organizers were not in criminal cahoots: defence

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich wasn't part of any conspiracy to break the law when she helped organize a massive protest against pandemic restrictions in Ottawa, her lawyers argued in her criminal trial on Tuesday.
Canada Border Services Agency says airport customs systems outage resolved

Canada Border Services Agency says airport customs systems outage resolved

OTTAWA — The Canada Border Services Agency says it has resolved a partial systems outage that affected customs processing at Canadian airports. The CBSA says in a post on X service has been restored but did not specify what caused the outage.
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