WSIB workers approve tentative union contract after strike
After more than six weeks on the picket line WSIB workers vote to accept a tentative collective agreement reached by their bargaining committee. CUPE 1750 president Harry Goslin says the union secured the best possible outcome and protects seniority rights. Union members return to work as the WSIB cites its commitment to aid Ontarians and resume full staffing within 24 hours of ratification.
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Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Harry Goslin
Ontario Compensation Employees Union
OCEU
CUPE
Ontario
NDP
WSIB
Thunder Bay Superior North
Lise Vaugeois
Vaugeois
Jeff Lang
Wawa
Manitoba
Toronto
London
Ignace receives 935k for recreation complex roof repairs
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford announced 935,550 dollars for Ignace Recreation Complex upgrades including a deteriorating roof. The project will also modernize mechanical systems, electrical, lighting and moisture control to improve energy use and support public events at the heart of the community.
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Ontario
Kenora-Rainy River
Greg Rickford
Ignace
Kim Baigrie
Baigrie
Rickford
Thunder Bay
Danny's Variety to close after lease not renewed
Dan Edwards, owner of Danny's Variety, learns his St. Joseph's Heritage lease will not be renewed leaving him three months to vacate. He fears bankruptcy as he has run the shop for 13 years and built deep ties with residents who rely on his grocery and companionship. The St. Joseph's Care Group says the decision was thoughtful and is exploring solutions to support the community during the transition. Residents have started a petition to keep the store open.
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Variety Store
St. Joseph’s Care Group
SJCG
Bethammi
PR Cook
Danny’s
Dan Edwards
Edwards
Danny
Heritage
Janine Black
The
Chronicle-Journal
St. Joseph’s Heritage
Black
Danny’s Variety
Freedman
Wildland firefighting in Ontario sees dwindling veteran ranks
Noah Freedman, a decade veteran, warns of shrinking experienced crews as retention falters due to safety, pay, and equipment concerns. Officials cite 180 down to about 140 personnel, risking safety and effective response while government pledges funding and potential crew reclassification amid an impasse with OPSEU Local 708.
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Noah Freedman
Ontario Wildland
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
OPSEU
Freedman
Thunder Bay
Superior North
Lise Vaugeois
Residents urged to assess properties for fire protection
A 2021 wildfire burned over 2000 square kilometres with part in Manitoba. Northwest region reports 47 wildfires Monday, nine not under control, three held, nine under control, 26 observed. Residents should use FireSmart to assess homes and reduce fire risk with a 1.5 metre non combustible zone, shrub and debris reduction within 10 metres, tree thinning within 10 to 30 metres, and clearance of power lines from limbs.
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Manitoba
Northwest
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