Montrealers took matters into their own hands on Sunday as they protested in front of the Lebanese consulate in solidarity with the Lebanese people demanding the government step down. “[This demonstration] is a gesture in solidarity and support for our…
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CUPE rallies outside Saint John Laundry to raise awareness around workplace bullying
October 19 2019 6:51pm A rally staged outside of Saint John Laundry by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Saturday looked to raise awareness around what they’re calling the growing problem of workplace bullying. Silas Brown has more. ‘…
Two Alberta companies launched new natural gas pipeline
October 18 2019 8:40pm The shift from coal to natural gas has been on the forefront for Alberta energy producers for the last several years. On Friday, two major companies, with support from the province, launched a new pipeline. Chris…
Organizers and police worked to ensure safety during climate rally and convoy
October 18 2019 8:36pm The fact that two opposing groups would converge at the Alberta legislature at noon Friday caused tension but in the end, cooler heads prevailed. Sarah Ryan explains how police and organizers worked to keep people safe.…
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Oct. 18
October 18 2019 8:29pm The Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 edition of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Gord Steinke and Carole Anne Devaney. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) {…
Nordic Spa proposed for Fort Edmonton Park a no-go
Plans to build a Nordic spa at Fort Edmonton Park have evaporated. Related News In an announcement Friday, the Fort Edmonton Management Co. and the Edmonton Nordic Spa group said they have “dissolved their partnership” and that the planned project…
Teen climate activist’s Edmonton visit met with counter-protest
October 18 2019 8:00pm International climate activist Greta Thunberg visited Alberta Friday. Perhaps it’s no surprise that her oil country stop was met with some resistance. Fletcher Kent reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof…
New Brunswick Labour Board finds laundry strike to be illegal
October 18 2019 7:18pm The New Brunswick Labour and Employment Board has ruled that a work stoppage that began on Wednesday at Saint John Laundry is an illegal strike. Andrew Cromwell has more. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Greta Thunberg visit ignites passion in Albertans
Police estimate 4,000 people attended two rallies in downtown Edmonton Friday as Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg visited the city. While the gatherings were mostly peaceful, as Breanna-Karstens-Smith explains, the passion from both sides was intense.
Small Business Week
October 18 2019 1:24pm Just ahead of small business week in Manitoba, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and Marion Street Eatery are in studio to chat about how small business builds community. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…