The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) representing 10,000 LCBO workers ratified a new three-year agreement, ending a two-week strike. The agreement includes an 8% wage increase over three years, converting 1,000 casual employees to permanent part-time positions, and guarantees no store closures. Both the LCBO and OPSEU expressed gratitude for the support and the mediator’s assistance. The strike was partly in response to Premier Doug Ford’s plans to expand alcohol sales to convenience and grocery stores, which OPSEU feared would threaten jobs and public revenue.
Toronto Becomes the Salsa & Bachata Capital of Canada This Weekend
Toronto is turning up the Latin rhythm this Thanksgiving long weekend as the 22nd annual Canada Salsa & Bachata Congress takes over the Fairmont Royal York Hotel from October 7 to 12. One of North America's largest and longest-running Latin dance...






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