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The lingering impact of a deadly mudslide in Lions Bay and the search for a person still missing.  A hit and run caught on camera. The pedestrian facing life-altering injuries, and how ICBC’s no-fault insurance isn’t helping. And how soon will packages and letters start flowing after Canada Post employees are ordered back to work?

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh visited Winnipeg to take part in a Labour Day march with union leaders on Monday. During the event, Singh criticized the federal government for imposing binding arbitration on rail workers. He also called out Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, expressing concerns about potential cuts to pensions and employment insurance.

Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller said on Wednesday that he objected to the characterization of people who employ temporary foreign workers as “a slave owner” and that he found it “quite offensive.” Acknowledging the need for reform when it comes to abuses within the industry, Miller also said that it was important to ensure that...

Strathmore RCMP say they have arrested one suspect in a random shooting that left a Rockyview County employee dead and another injured. Police are still searching for a second suspect.

Alberta RCMP released a photo of the stolen Dodge Ram truck believed to have been used in a random shooting Tuesday that left Rocky View County employee Colin Hough dead and a Fortis Alberta worker injured. Meghan Cobb has the latest.

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins the Global News Hour at 6 to discuss concerns over the city’s water infrastructure as 16 new problem spots are discovered in a critical section of Calgary’s drinking water system. Also – Alberta RCMP released a photo of the stolen Dodge Ram truck believed to have been used in a...

Two people are injured, one critically, after a serious crash in Lake Country, the union representing BC Tree Fruits employees wants the company to ‘settle up’ with workers, and Crankworx is underway at SilverStar.

A Calgary woman is dead after an explosion and fire in an East Village apartment building. Carolyn Kury de Castillo talked to neighbours who say she couldn’t escape from her burning unit. Also – while many of us are able to rely on employer-provided health benefits when an emergency arises, some artists don’t have these...

While many of us are able to rely on employer-provided health benefits when an emergency arises, some artists don’t have these resources to fall back on. Carolyn Kury de Castillo has more on a unique Calgary program that’s providing emergency help and subsidized health insurance to support artists in times of need.

Quebec patients may soon no longer need a medical referral to be reimbursed for certain types of services. The government is getting ready to table a bill that would stop private insurance companies and employers from requiring the notes. The goal is to allow doctors to better focus their time on treating patients. Global’s Franca...

During Thursday’s question period in the House of Commons, NDP MP Daniel Blaikie asked what Liberals are doing to end workplace “discrimination against women,” after voicing concerns that new parents who were laid off during or after parental leave are denied access to regular employment insurance (EI) benefits, disproportionately impacting women. Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault...

Conservative MPs Rick Perkins and Kyle Seeback demanded that the federal government ensure all jobs at the Stellantis auto plant in Windsor, Ont., “go to Canadian paychecks” during question period on Tuesday, after local officials said that the auto giant will employ 1600 workers from South Korea. Minister of Innovation Francois-Philippe Champagne replied by saying...

Manitoba Government Employees Union President Kyle Ross announced on Wednesday that the union reached a tentative agreement with Manitoba Public Insurance with additional recognition pay to compensate for time spent off work without resolution.

Manitoba Government Employees Union President Kyle Ross said on Tuesday, “Manitoba Public Insurance employees are in good spirits even though the latest offer didn’t satisfy demands. They’re willing to keep going if it means returning to work happy.”

MGEU members at Manitoba Public Insurance voted on its new employer offer today. If members accept the offer, the strike that began on August 28th would come to an end.

With the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas dominating the headlines, and tensions flaring right here in Montreal, what role do companies play in ensuring their employees feel safe and supported? Human resources expert Sherri Rabinovitch joins Global’s Laura Casella to weigh in.

The victims suffered minor injuries from being hit by the fence at Goodness Childcare centre. The driver of the car was an 80-year-old man. No word on if charges will be laid. Marianne Dimain reports.

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) board chair Ward Keith addressed the ongoing Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) strike on Tuesday, stating “MPI officials have put together a fair offer to bring employees back to the office and resume service to Manitoba rate payers.”

The union representing 17 hundred Manitoba Public Insurance employees and the Crown Corporation are set to meet this week. It will be their first-time meeting since the strike started and this time a conciliator will be present.

As of Monday morning, 1,700 members of the Manitoba Government and General Employees Union have walked out on their jobs at Manitoba Public Insurance across the province. Teagan Rasche reports.