Shutdown

• McCarthy faces threat of removal as U.S. House speaker after shutdown averted

  Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a resolution late Monday to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker, setting up a likely showdown vote in the House in the days ahead.

  U.S. News

  Oct 2, 2023
  
• Wolfe Island Ferry workers say they aren’t at fault for staffing shortages

  OPSEU Local 428 president says wages and benefits aren't competitive with the private sector, making employee retention and attracting new staff difficult.

  Canada

  May 19, 2023
  
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• Saskatoon pool undergoes upgrades with potential 2-year shutdown

  The City of Saskatoon said the project will take anywhere from 18 months to two years to complete, adding it will cost somewhere between $18-$24 million.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2023
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• Tolko announces shutdown at Soda Creek, Armstrong Lumber divisions will continue

  Last month, the company stated it would conduct a holiday shutdown through the month of January, but the work stoppage will now carry over through the entire month of February.

  Economy

  Jan 23, 2023
• Staff shortage due to COVID-19 affecting Winnipeg Transit, fire paramedic services, says mayor

  Winnipeg's mayor says the City of Winnipeg is facing staffing challenges due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, including in transit and the city's fire paramedic services.

  Economy

  Jan 6, 2022
• N.S. small businesses frustrated with extended lockdown and lack of communication

  The provincewide COVID-19 lockdown is in place until June 9 and could be extended. Even if it's lifted, many businesses still don't know what that will mean for them.

  Economy

  May 20, 2021
• Winnipeg doctor will be ‘surprised’ if new restrictions aren’t implemented soon

  The Winnipeg ICU doctor who warned of Manitoba's third wave back in March is expecting coronavirus cases to keep climbing.

  News

  May 2, 2021
• COVID-19: Peterborough police issue 6 tickets at anti-shutdown protest; Cobourg police charge 4

  Peterborough police estimate 150 to 200 people gathered for an anti-shutdown march and protest near city hall on Saturday, April 17.

  News

  Apr 19, 2021
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• Gym manager expresses frustration over Quebec’s latest order to close in pandemic red zones

  Less than two weeks after gyms were given the green light to reopen, they've been ordered to close for the third time.

  Health

  Apr 7, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Kingston businesses react to province’s ’emergency brake’ shutdown

  Local businesses share their reactions to the Ford government's swift announcement of stricter public health orders.

  Economy

  Apr 1, 2021