Okanagan College students take home medals at provincial skills competition
Skills Canada competitions put the skills and knowledge of junior, high school, college students and apprentices to the test across a variety of trades and technology events.
Education
Apr 28
Manitoba apprenticeship ratio reduction ‘concerning,’ company says
'As an employer, we're certainly going to feel the impacts of that through layoffs of apprentices, or not being able to hire the apprentices that we need.'
Canada
Mar 28
New office opens in Edmonton to advance women to skilled trades
A new Office to Advance Woman Apprentices (OAWA) for Alberta opened in Edmonton, advancing women to Red Seal certification in the skilled construction trades.
Education
Mar 8
Manitoba government reduces apprenticeship ratio, gets mixed response
The Manitoba government has announced a reduction in the apprenticeship ratio to 1:1.
Canada
Mar 27
Lethbridge employers hope enticements will attract skilled workers
'There is a vast need for skilled labour. Everything from finishing, carpenters, painters to HVAC workers... I haven't heard of anyone in the industry who isn't hiring.'
Economy
May 7
Family of mom and 2 kids killed in B.C. crash says ICBC compensation unfair
As the 42-year-old was driving along Highway 3 in Cranbrook, B.C., with her eight-year-old twins Taylor and Hailey, the family was struck head-on by a logging truck.
Money
Apr 3
Trump faces possible fines for ‘flouting’ gag order at hush money trial
Citing 10 posts on his social media account and campaign website that they said breached the order, prosecutors called it a “deliberate flouting” of the court’s prohibition.
Crime
Apr 23
Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Central Okanagan celebrates the best in homebuilding
The awards were judged by a panel of 22 award-winning judges in home building, renovation and interior design from across Canada.
Canada
Mar 4
Calgary agency helps train new immigrants for trades jobs
In Momentum’s programs that lead to a career in trades, 90 per cent of those being trained are recent immigrants.
Canada
Mar 7
How one Ontario woman is breaking down barriers in the skilled trades
On a day meant to celebrate women and the fight for gender equality, one woman shares her story as she pushes to change the culture with the skilled trades.
Economy
Mar 8
Manitoba government appoints new Apprenticeship Board chair
The Manitoba government has appointed a new Apprenticeship Board chair, prioritizing skilled workforce development.
Economy
Feb 21
Saskatchewan employers on the hunt for more skilled trade workers
The Regina Trade and Skills Centre and Saskatchewan Polytechnic are places employers go looking for skilled hands.
Canada
Feb 13
WestJet to retire Disney-themed planes
The Calgary-based airline confirmed it plans on retiring the Walt Disney World Resort co-branded paint jobs later this year.
Canada
Jan 19
Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, Jan. 5
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, Jan. 5.
Canada
Jan 5
Brazil marks 1 year since pro-Bolsonaro mob stormed capital over election loss
On Sunday night in the capital, Brasilia, the words “Democracy Unites Us” were projected on Congress' annex buildings that tower behind its chambers.
World
Jan 8
Indigenous language revitalization efforts seeing success but need more support in Manitoba
Experts say it's not enough just to teach language and writing in a classroom — students need immersion programs and mentorship, plus more media.
Canada
Dec 27, 2023
N.S. Premier Tim Houston talks health care, housing in year-end interview
In a year-end interview with Paul Brothers, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston discusses two of the biggest issues facing the province: health care and housing.
Canada
Dec 27, 2023
Scramble to build affordable housing in Alberta raises jobsite safety concerns
The president of the Alberta Federation of Labour is concerned the millions being allocated for affordable housing may lead to the cutting of corners in the rush to build homes.
Canada
Dec 18, 2023
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2023
From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2023
Where we live: Founders say Winnipeg motorcycle shop weathered pandemic with local support
Many businesses experienced challenges during the pandemic, but with community support and quick thinking, many businesses and trades are able to thrive post-pandemic.
Economy
Nov 28, 2023