Four years on from COVID nineteen women face ongoing recovery struggle
The COVID era widened long standing gender inequality as women bore the brunt of frontline and public facing work while shouldering unpaid care. By 2023 employment in care and service sectors lagged, wages declined in real terms, and vacancies remained high. Researchers note rising costs outpacing modest wage gains, with care workers facing burnout and high turnover. Katherine Scott of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives writes with Troy Media.
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Canada
B.C
Manitoba
Katherine Scott
Canadian
Centre For Policy Alternatives
Troy Media
IOF excursion on Queen's birthday on Nor West steamer
The IOF plans its first excursion on Queen's birthday aboard the steamer Nor West leaving at 8 am from the east end landing, with stops at McKay Street and Sanderson Mill. The outing promises music, scenery, picnic grounds, and a twilight return.
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Saskatchewan Times
IOF
Nor’West
East End
McKay Street
Sanderson Mill
Tom McFadden
Melfort
WHO overreach in upcoming pandemic treaty letters
Reader opposes Canada signing the Pandemic Preparedness Treaty at the WHO meeting May 27 to June 2. Criticizes non binding claims, IHRA amendments, climate change labeling, free speech limits, asset seizures, travel bans, and lack of Canadian oversight. Urges contact with Health Minister Mark Holland to withdraw Canada's support and reject the amendments.
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World Health Organization
Canada
WHO
Health Canada
COVID
Tedros
IHRA
Writing to the Editor? Keep it short and persuasive
A guide for readers composing letters to the editor urges brevity and focus. It suggests 150 to 250 words, staying rational with facts, and acknowledges possible editing by newspapers. Handwritten letters should be legible, signed with full name, address, and phone number, with email options noted.
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Tabertimes
Ten Year Gap Ends Horizon School Exchange Program
Horizon School Division ends its short term exchange program following a May 20 board meeting. Associate superintendent Clark Bosch reported the decision at the May 20 regular trustees meeting, marking a decade old continuation being discontinued.
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Horizon School Division
Clark Bosch
HSD
HSD Board of Trustees
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division
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