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Canada Post strike: Union files complaint after some employees receive layoff noticeThe union representing Canada Post workers has now filed an unfair labour practice complaint to the Canada Industrial Relations Board. That move comes after Canada Post temporarily laid off some striking employees which the union is calling an intimidation tactic. The job action is already having a major impact ahead of the busy holiday season...CanadaNov 30
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Suspicious fire at South Surrey restaurantFor the second time in the past year, fire has hit a popular restaurant in South Surrey. As Janet Brown reports, the latest has forced the closure of the restaurant for repairs, and with it, layoff notices to more than 30 employees.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 9
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Higher Edmonton Oilers playoff ticket prices part of supply-and-demandAs the Edmonton Oilers enter the final weeks of the regular NHL season and fans look towards a possible playoff run, some are noticing a sharp increase in the cost to see that action in person. As Kabi Moulitharan explains, a sports economist said it all comes down to supply and passionate demand.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonMar 28
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Union considers filing grievance following Queen’s University layoffsUnited Steelworkers Local 2010 president Kelly Orser tells Global News four of the union’s members working at Queen’s University received indefinite layoff notices this week and a fifth is expected to be laid off soon.Jan 18
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City of Edmonton to lay off 60 people due to budget cutsAs part of budget cutbacks to achieve a zero per cent tax increase in 2021, the City of Edmonton is giving layoff notices to 60 employees. Sarah Ryan has the details from city hall.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJan 12, 2021
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About 400 Evraz steel mill employees in Regina brace for layoffs over holidaysAbout 400 out of the 500 employees working in the tubular division of the Evraz Regina plant are expecting layoff notices around the holiday season.Global News at 10 ReginaNov 26, 2020
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TransLink makes sweeping cuts to Meto Vancouver transit workforceTransLink warned it was losing millions of dollars each day — now it is making drastic cuts to its workforce. Hundreds of transit employees are receiving temporary layoff notices today as the transit authority makes sweeping changes to services. Grace Ke reports.Global News at Noon BCApr 20, 2020
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Coronavirus: City of Kawartha Lakes issues more than 200 layoff notices, delays summer hiringThe City of Kawartha Lakes has issued layoff notices to part-time staff as well as postponing any seasonal summer positions. Mark Giunta reports.EconomyApr 14, 2020
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NDP accuse Liberal government of ‘covering’ for Loblaws amid Calgary layoffsNDP MP Blake Desjarlais accused the Liberal government of “covering” for Loblaws during Question Period on Tuesday after the union representing more than 500 workers at the company’s distribution centre in Calgary said its members were served layoff notices on Monday. Andy Fillmore, parliamentary secretary for industry, science and industry said the ministry had contacted...CanadaNov 22, 2022
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Archive video: Layoffs extended at WFPWed, Apr 30: Employees of Western Forest Products receive notice that their layoffs from the mill in Gold River, BC have been extended. Archive video.Apr 30, 2014
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NDP react to Ford government’s plan to eliminate healthcare jobsNDP MLA Marit Stiles on Wednesday reacted to news Doug Ford’s Conservative government would hand out layoff notices to 416 employees at health agencies across the province, claiming the cuts will impact patient care.Jun 19, 2019
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BC Ferries rescinds layoff notices for hundreds of staffHundreds of BC Ferries staff who were laid off earlier this month are now being re-hired, as the corporation tries to figure out if its eligible for federal wage supplement payments. Brad MacLeod reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCApr 14, 2020
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City of Edmonton laying off 60 managers, unionized employees due to budget cutsKim Armstrong, deputy city manager of employee services with the City of Edmonton, explains how the city reduced its workforce by 300 positions and how it resulted in 60 people receiving layoff notices, saying the reductions happened across all departments. She said a quarter of the people laid off were in management or out of...EconomyJan 12, 2021
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Success of Toronto Raptors inspires Regina basketball playersWed, Apr 13: Basketball isn’t a sport typically associated with Regina. But with the Toronto Raptors sailing into the playoffs, basketball lovers are taking notice. It’s a big moment. not just for the team but for fans and local players like those here in Regina. Brandon Gonez takes a look at the impact.EducationApr 13, 2016
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Temporary layoffs for 1,200 workers at GM in OshawaMore than half the work force at Oshawa’s GM facility have been given temporary layoff notices. The job loss comes after strike action in the U.S. saw nearly 50,000 United Auto Workers walk off the job.Sep 18, 2019
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Tolko cuts shift in Kelowna as forestry sector strugglesThese are uncertain times for many Okanagan residents who work in the forestry industry. Dozens of mill workers are receiving layoff notices after Tolko announced its cutting a shift at its Kelowna operation. Meanwhile, its Armstrong mill is also facing a temporary closure. With more B.C. sawmills expected to close in the years ahead, Tolko’s...Global News at 11 OkanaganMay 28, 2019
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: Nov 24, 2021SIU receives FBI’s ballistic testing results for 2020 Lindsay shooting. PRHC staff protest premature layoff notices they say they’ve received. And — was the Pfizer pediatric approval way too fast? Our Noor Ibrahim has your news update.Nov 24, 2021
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CN Rail issues approximately 450 temporary layoff notices amid Wet’suwet’en protestsIt’s been about two weeks since demonstrators shut down railroads, and temporarily blocked borders in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en First Nation. As Erica Vella reports, CN Rail announced on Tuesday they will be issuing temporary layoff notices because of the demonstrations.CanadaFeb 18, 2020
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CBE to lay off some speech language pathologistsThe Calgary Board of Education has issued layoff notices to speech language pathologists and speech language assistants. Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports on concerns being raised by therapists and education advocates.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJun 30, 2020
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Possible lockout at Loblaw distribution centre in Calgary could impact access to certain products; food distribution expertHundreds of workers have been issued layoff notices at the Loblaw distribution center in Calgary. Tomasia DaSilva reports on what that could mean for consumers already dealing with supply issues and high food prices.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryNov 21, 2022