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LCBO workers ratify deal to end strike, stores to reopen Tuesday

LCBO workers ratify deal to end strike, stores to reopen Tuesday

The LCBO says stores will reopen Tuesday after the union representing 10,000 of its workers ratified a new deal with the liquor retailer on Sunday to end the strike that had closed its stores for two weeks.
Joy in Newfoundland after ‘Lucky 7′ fishers survive harrowing days lost at sea

Joy in Newfoundland after ‘Lucky 7′ fishers survive harrowing days lost at sea

NEW-WES-VALLEY, N.L. — There was a powerful word being repeated in the joyful Newfoundland community of New-Wes-Valley on Sunday: "Miracle.
Small fashion houses sowing sustainability with sewing pattern releases

Small fashion houses sowing sustainability with sewing pattern releases

When Michelle Larsen started her fashion brand, she planned on making each item herself, with an eye to transparency, sustainability and fair labour practices.
Climate-related extreme weather puts oil and gas assets, production at risk

Climate-related extreme weather puts oil and gas assets, production at risk

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. filed a disclosure document last year laying out what would happen if extreme weather were to force a 10-day shutdown of its massive Base Plant oilsands mine in northern Alberta.
LCBO confirms strike over, stores to reopen Tuesday after deal was put on hold

LCBO confirms strike over, stores to reopen Tuesday after deal was put on hold

TORONTO — Questions surrounding the end of a two-week-long strike at Ontario's main liquor retailer appeared to be resolved for good on Saturday after the Liquor Control Board of Ontario announced a deal to end the walkout by about 10,000 staff was b
Alberta town takes action fighting crime, addressing homelessness, addictions issues

Alberta town takes action fighting crime, addressing homelessness, addictions issues

COLD LAKE, ALTA. — In Cold Lake, Alta., drivers leaning through windows at the McDonald’s drive-thru have been ambushed by people running by and snatching food right out of their hands.
A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments

A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments

NEW YORK (AP) — A faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide on Friday, grounding flights, knocking down some financial companies and news outlets, and disrupting hospitals, small businesses and government offices.
Internet outage latest | Airlines, businesses, border crossings hit by global tech disruption

Internet outage latest | Airlines, businesses, border crossings hit by global tech disruption

Businesses and governments worldwide experienced hours-long disruptions Friday as a widespread technology outage affected services across industries.
Government to provide $1.2 million to establish office of grocery code of conduct

Government to provide $1.2 million to establish office of grocery code of conduct

WHITEHORSE, YUKON — Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay says the government, along with its provincial and territorial counterparts, will provide $1.
Deal to end LCBO strike thrown into question, union says job action continues

Deal to end LCBO strike thrown into question, union says job action continues

TORONTO — A deal reached Friday to end a two-week-long strike at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario was thrown into question just hours after it was announced, as both sides accused each other of acting in bad faith.
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