Halton police release photo of robbery suspect
Police say the thefts occurred at apartment building storage areas at several locations across the region, including Burlington, Oakville and Milton. Continue reading
Laundry
COMMENTARY: The secret to choosing a nursing home — it’s all about the laundry
A nursing home that takes good care of resident’s clothes is likely doing a good job taking care of everything else, researchers say. Continue reading
Hamilton police release photo of break-in suspect
Hamilton police are investigating a break-in on Wednesday, June 20, at an apartment building in the Stinson neighbourhood. Continue reading
N.B. man put through the wringer for breach of dry-cleaning regulations
Rhéal Raymond was issued the fine on April 26, 2018 after he pleaded guilty to two counts of violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Continue reading
Edmonton woman worries AHS decision will threaten her independence
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
Alberta Health Services plans to abruptly halt a housekeeping service used by an Edmonton woman who lives with dystonia. She said AHS hasn’t given her a clear reason why. Continue reading
Reality check: Are your sheets dirtier than a toilet seat?
It’s enough to give you nightmares: Recent testing found that pillowcases, bed sheets, and mattresses harbour millions of bacteria. Continue reading
Husband fights back against machete-wielding man trying to attack wife in laundromat
A husband in North Carolina fought back against a machete-wielding man trying to harm his wife at a local laundromat. Continue reading
UPDATED: Interior Health opts to outsource laundry
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The Interior Health Authority announced Tuesday that is moving ahead with contracting out a large portion of their laundry services despite opposition by the health authority’s in-house laundry staff and their union. Continue reading
Couples who split housework have ‘more frequent and satisfying sex’: study
If you want a satisfying sex life with your significant other, best to do your share of the housework, according to a large-scale analysis by Canadian researchers. Continue reading
Hospital union doing its homework in new campaign against laundry privatization
By Lauren Pullen Digital Journalist
This latest crusade to keep 175 well paying Southern Interior jobs came with a new message — how much money will the government actually save contracting out the service? Continue reading