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A months-long labour dispute between teachers in Saskatchewan and the province appears closer to being resolved.The provincial government says it has reached a tentative agreement with the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation.It says the tentative deal includes a three-year term, enhancements to teachers’ benefits package and an accountability framework.
April 17, 2024 - 22:42 | | The Globe and Mail
A hearing for Allan Schoenborn, who killed his three children in 2008, ended with an abrupt adjournment on Wednesday after his lawyer told the British Columbia Review Board he would no longer appear in front of its current panel.Lawyer Rishi Gill said in an interview that he continues to represent Schoenborn, who was found not criminally responsible for the killings. But his client will need new counsel before the board, which is set to reschedule the hearing.Gill said he didn’t make the decision lightly. It came after “commentary” from the chair of the review board that he felt was...
April 17, 2024 - 22:38 | | The Globe and Mail
A new report offers insights into Ontario's online gaming market, which racked up nearly $18 billion in wagers during the 2023-2024 period.
April 17, 2024 - 22:06 | Ainsley Smith | Global News - Ottawa
A new report offers insights into Ontario's online gaming market, which racked up nearly $18 billion in wagers during the 2023-2024 period.
April 17, 2024 - 22:06 | Ainsley Smith | Global News - Canada
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Speaker Ted Arnott to reverse a ban on keffiyehs at Queen's Park, describing the move as “needlessly” divisive.
April 17, 2024 - 21:49 | Abby O'Brien | CTV News - Canada
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on the Speaker of the legislature to reverse a decision to ban the traditional keffiyeh scarf – long a symbol of the pro-Palestinian protest movement – from the building, saying the prohibition is needlessly divisive.In a brief statement Wednesday evening, Mr. Ford called on Speaker Ted Arnott to reverse the ban on the keffiyeh scarf immediately.“The decision to ban the keffiyeh was made by the Speaker and the Speaker alone. I do not support his decision, as it needlessly divides the people of our province,” Mr. Ford’s statement said.
April 17, 2024 - 21:33 | Laura Stone, Jeff Gray | The Globe and Mail
