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Edmontonian travels to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day to present father‘s uniformDon Leavers is the author of “Our Father’s Footsteps: Stories of WWII veterans’ what-if moments”. This week he is taking a special trip to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day and also presenting his father‘s uniform to the D-Day museum in France.Global News Morning EdmontonMay 26
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Highway 115 bridge dedicated in honour of Peterborough OPP officer who died in line of dutyA ceremony was held at the Peterborough Armouries on Friday to remember an OPP officer who died in the line of duty in the city 96 years ago. The Otonabee River Bridge on Highway 115 was dedicated in Constable Norman F. Maker’s honour. Germain Ma has the story.CanadaMay 3
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Critics dismiss RCMP addition of Indigenous ribbon skirtEver since 1990 when Baltej Singh Dhillon won the right to wear a turban while on duty, the RCMP, on occasion, adjusted its uniform regulations to reflect cultural and religious diversity in its ranks. The latest edition, a ribbon skirt, is now part of the ceremonial uniform options for Indigenous officers who identify as women...CanadaMay 24
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Team Canada’s 2024 Olympics uniforms unveiledCanadian clothing giant Lululemon has unveiled its Team Canada designs for the 2024 Olympics in Paris on Tuesday, giving Canadians a glimpse of what the country’s Olympians and Paralympians will be wearing at the opening and closing ceremonies.CanadaApr 16
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100 days to the Paris GamesApril 17th marks the 100-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympic games. It is the kickoff to an exciting few months ahead. This week, Team Canada’s uniforms for the Games were also unveiled. Laval native and Team Canada athlete in men’s artistic gymnastics, Felix Dolce, joins our Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella in-studio to...Global News Morning MontrealApr 17
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Global National: April 16The federal government has released its 2024 budget, taking aim at improving affordability amid Canada’s slowing economy, and an uphill road for the Liberals in the polls. The highlights from the new fiscal plan, including its focus on helping younger Canadians. Plus, Dawna Friesen speaks with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland about the increase in the...Global NationalApr 16
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Hundreds rally in Canada’s capital to demand fair public health-care wages and reformHundreds of protesters rallied on Ottawa’s Parliament Hill on Tuesday to showcase support for public health care and its workers. “We’re here to tell the federal government that if provinces are not going to protect public health care, Ottawa must,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Public funding in health care— including dental and Pharmacare—...CanadaFeb 13
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Casino workers reach new dealMembers of a union of local casino workers have earned themselves a nice Christmas bonus. Unifor Local 144 has ratified a four-year deal that will bring them a wage increase of 11 per cent over the life of that contract.Dec 22, 2023
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Casino workers in Winnipeg celebrate Christmas with new settlementsAt least one new settlement is arriving just in time for Christmas for some casino workers in Winnipeg, according to Unifor.Dec 21, 2023
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‘My biggest privilege’: Regina’s newest police chief ready for the challengeIt was a proud moment for Farooq Hassan Sheikh when he pulled on his Regina police uniform for the first time. Sheikh was sworn in as the Regina police chief on Dec. 1.Global News at 5 ReginaDec 12, 2023
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This is BC: Claymore Clothes helps new CanadiansClaymore Clothes makes uniforms for the armed forces and first responders across the country. The owner is an honourary colonel in the B.C. Regiment who bought the business despite having no experience in the clothing industry. As Jay Durant reports on This is B.C., he has created a team of new Canadians who come from...Global News Hour at 6 BCDec 7, 2023
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Nov. 19, 2023Longtime tenants of a heritage building on Charles St. took to the streets Sunday to protest what they are calling “renovictions” — where landlords ignore requests from tenants to fix issues in their apartments, and in response, are ignored and evicted to make way for suitors willing to pay a higher rental fee in just...Nov 19, 2023
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Unifor reaches tentative deal with Stellantis, ending brief strike for autoworkersUnifor announced Monday it has reached a tentative deal with Stellantis, ending a brief strike at the automaker as it closes in on the third and final agreement with a Detroit Three automaker.CanadaOct 30, 2023
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Despite tentative deal, Seaway strike could still impact ManitobaCargo is moving again on the St. Lawrence Seaway after management and Unifor struck a tentative deal on Sunday. However, Keystone Agricultural Producers says the impacts of the short-lived strike could still be felt.Oct 30, 2023
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Negotiations begin between Stellantis and UniforBoth sides have until 11:59pm on October 29 to reach a deal. Marianne Dimain reports.Global News at Noon TorontoOct 18, 2023
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GM Canada settles 12 hour strike with UniforIt was one of the shortest strikes in the history of the Canadian auto industry. Unifor and GM have reached a tentative agreement after a strike that lasted less than a day. Seán O’Shea reports.Global News at 5 & 6Oct 10, 2023
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Unifor president expects automaker Stellantis will come ‘kicking and screaming’ after Ford, GM agreementsAfter announcing that Unifor and General Motors reached a tentative agreement hours after workers hit the picket lines on Tuesday, Unifor National President Lana Payne speculated that Stellantis will “come here kicking and screaming” ahead of contract negotiations. “The challenge with Stellantis is they have the largest footprint in Canada,” Payne said, adding that “our...CanadaOct 10, 2023
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Unifor president speaks next steps after failing to meet agreement with GM auto workersWith over 4,200 Canadian auto workers walking off the job after failing to reach an agreement with General Motors, Unifor President Lana Payne joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss what’s next.Global News Morning TorontoOct 10, 2023
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Former Jets captain excited for Winnipeg ‘homecoming’Blake Wheeler, who wore a Jets uniform from 2011-2023, talked about coming back to his old stomping grounds, but this time as a New York Ranger.Winnipeg JetsOct 30, 2023
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Nearly 81% of GM workers vote in favour of new contract, union saysUnifor says that auto workers at General Motors have voted to ratify a three-year contract agreement, with nearly 81 per cent of the 4,300 workers at three plants voting in favour of the deal. The agreement follows the pattern of an earlier one reached with Ford, which leaves only Jeep maker Stellantis without a contract...CanadaOct 16, 2023