Members of Quebec health care workers union vote against tentative deal with province
The FIQ said Saturday that 61 per cent of members who took part in an online election voted against the deal. The poll had a participation rate of 77 per cent.
Canada
Apr 13
Major nurses union reaches agreement with Quebec for 5-year-contract
The FIQ was one of three public sector unions that had still not reached a deal with the province, and negotiations with the two others are ongoing.
Health
Mar 19
Quebec’s FAE teachers union accepts labour deal by narrow margin
The announcement concludes a months-long squabble between Quebec and the more than 66,000-member FAE, which was the only union to launch an unlimited general strike last year.
Canada
Feb 2
English school teachers agree to labour deal, but union president expresses ‘disappointment’
The Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers said they are disappointed with the final offer, especially when it comes to added resources in the classroom.
Canada
Feb 6
Can homeless people sleep outdoors? U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in.
In California and other Western states, courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless encampments if shelter space is lacking.
U.S. News
Apr 22
McLean accuses Calgary third-party advertiser of ‘whipping votes’ in favour of rezoning bylaw
Ward 13 Coun. Dan McLean is accusing a third-party advertiser of "whipping votes" in favour of the proposed RC-G rezoning bylaw.
Politics
11 hours
Canadian groups using interactive tools to help those with low vision enjoy eclipse
Eclipses have historically been thought of as a visual experience, but multiple groups hope to change that by using tools designed to make the event more accessible.
Canada
Apr 6
Switzerland’s climate inaction violated human rights, historic court ruling says
The European Court of Human Rights's ruling is expected to resonate across Europe and beyond, and to embolden more communities to bring climate cases against governments.
Environment
Apr 9
What’s behind the lack of enthusiasm for this year’s music festivals?
The public sentiment about this year's crop of music festivals is an overwhelming "meh." There are good reasons for this.
Entertainment
Apr 21
Calgary city council finalizes property tax increase including larger provincial share
Calgary's property taxes will be higher than anticipated this year with the owner of a typical single family home expected to pay $26 more per month this year.
Canada
Mar 19
Texas can enforce law on illegal border crossings: U.S. Supreme Court
Texas Governor Greg Abbott last December signed the law, known as SB 4, authorizing state law enforcement to arrest people suspected of entering the United States illegally.
U.S. News
Mar 19
‘Here with my family’: How a home-care non-profit is helping dying patients
Nova Home Care says the new money will help hundreds of vulnerable Montrealers get health services in the comfort of their own homes.
Health
Feb 21
AI has come for music, but there’s still a Great Big Sea between people and algorithms
Bob Hallett, founding member of Newfoundland folk-rock band Great Big Sea, says the AI tool Suno "didn't hit the mark" creating tunes based on the bands' descriptors.
Canada
Mar 3
Group demands urgent help for ‘broken and underfunded’ health care in northern Ontario
A group in Sioux Lookout, Ont., says it is working to fill gaps in the town but 'adequate funding' from other levels of government is still 'urgently required.'
Health
Feb 12
Teachers’ indefinite strike over in Quebec after tentative deal reached
The Fédération autonome de l’enseignement (FAE), which represents some 66,000 teachers, announced the move late Thursday. Teachers have been on strike since Nov. 23.
Education
Dec 29, 2023
‘Relief’: Quebec reaches tentative deal with teachers, public sector workers
Quebec has reached tentative deals with hundreds of thousands of public sector workers after weeks of strikes, school shutdowns and delayed surgeries.
Education
Dec 28, 2023
More Quebec public unions have tentative deals on working conditions, but not on pay
Negotiations around salaries and benefits are taking place at a central negotiation table separate from talks around working conditions, which are being discussed by sector.
Canada
Dec 24, 2023
BC United starts media blitz as poll shows official Opposition party in 3rd place
A new poll from Vancouver-based Research Co. found B.C.'s Official Opposition BC United party is trailing not only the governing BC NDP, but also the upstart BC Conservative Party.
Politics
Jan 31
Quebec delays January school exams as teachers’ strike continues
Education Minister Bernard Drainville's office confirmed the decision via an emailed statement, saying the new schedule will be announced at a later date.
Education
Dec 19, 2023
Public information sessions begin for Calgary’s proposal to change zoning city-wide
Over the coming weeks, the City of Calgary will be holding several information sessions both in-person and online on the rezoning proposal before a public hearing on April 22.
Canada
Jan 29