OPP investigating threat towards Dunnville food processing plant
An employee received a telephone call from someone who said the safety of everyone inside the building was at risk. Continue reading
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NDG embarks on replanting dozens of trees in Girouard Park
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
After a microburst ravaged an NDG park, officials are replanting trees in the hopes of restoring its former lustre. Continue reading
Being aware of the invasive plant known as wild parsnip
It may not be the most recognizable plant, but wild parsnip can cause severe burns, blisters and sometimes even blindness. Continue reading
No serious injuries reported in 4th-floor blaze at former Kellogg’s plant
Firefighters responded to the building around 4 p.m. and found smoke coming from windows on the fourth floor. Continue reading
Despite brisk Maritime weather, spectacular desert plant set to boom in Halifax
The agave is turning heads in the downtown core. Continue reading
HRM invites public to witness blooming process of 20-year-old plant
The city said their largest Agave Americana plant – also known as a century plant – is beginning to flower. Continue reading
Edmonton family’s 7-foot-tall poinsettia still alive after 18 years
A north Edmonton family hasn’t needed to buy a new poinsettia since 1999. Continue reading
GM not meeting labour concerns in Detroit over CAMI strike: Unifor
Talks between Unifor Local 88 and General Motors are continuing, but are not progressing well, in a dispute affecting 2,800 workers at the CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ont. Continue reading
Striking CAMI employees feel optimistic with union reps back at the table
It’s day ten of a strike for roughly 2,500 CAMI automotive employees who’ve walked off the job. Continue reading
WSIB to re-examine 250 Peterborough GE claims dating back to 2004
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
Since 1993, the WSIB has heard more than 2,400 claims regarding the Peterborough plant. Eighty per cent of those claims were allowed. Continue reading