As the nationwide postal strike hit the four-week mark Friday, federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon announced he’s sending the labour dispute between Canada Post and the Canadian […]
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Unfair labour practice complaint over Canada Post layoffs resolved
Canada The Canadian Union of Postal Workers filed the complaint with the Canada Industrial Relations Board on Nov. 29 after some workers received temporary layoff […]
4 ways to tackle a rise in disrespectful behaviour in classrooms
Talking loudly to drown out another student, fooling around mid-lesson, mocking a classmate’s incorrect answer — tales of disrespectful behaviour in today’s classrooms abound. And […]
Young people get health advice from social media. But can they tell good information from bad?
Could sunscreen be bad for you? Can kitchen ingredients cure an STI? Students go online to search out all manner of information — including health […]
As a rural ER doctor, I feel guilty cutting back my hours. But it’s the only way for me to keep working
This First Person article is written by Dr. Sarah Giles, who works in Kenora, Ont. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see […]
Gun violence is on the rise in Canada. In parts of the Greater Toronto Area, it’s a record-breaking year
Melanie Ward remembers the moment she learned her son was dead with haunting clarity. “I just dropped to my knees and screamed,” she said. Her son, Alexander Circiumaru, […]
When most of Canada switches from daylight saving time, I won’t participate
This First Person column is the experience of Peter Warwick, who lives in St. Catharines, Ont. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please […]
Marineland owner Marie Holer dies — unclear who will now lead controversial park
Marineland’s owner, Marie Holer, has died. But the southern Ontario park said Friday it “remains under strong leadership” with a “robust succession plan.” Holer’s “grace, […]
Tenants fight back as landlords seeking own-use evictions rise 85% in Ontario
Chris Kostav and Shari Keyes may have targets on their backs. In a hot Toronto real estate market, both tenants are paying well below market […]
Passengers ‘in the dark’ as WestJet flight cancellations continue days after strike ends
It’s been two days since WestJet’s mechanics ended their strike, but passengers are still grappling with cancelled flights and frustration. “We were starting to wonder, ‘Are these […]