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Manitoba government plans to end restriction on labour agreements for big projects

Manitoba government plans to end restriction on labour agreements for big projects

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to lift a ban on project labour agreements — deals that require non-unionized workers on large projects to be governed by the same rules and benefits as their unionized counterparts.
Robots and drones to work in Kelowna, B.C., orchards in 'precision farming' project

Robots and drones to work in Kelowna, B.C., orchards in 'precision farming' project

KELOWNA, B.C. — Drones and robots will be put to work in the orchards of Kelowna this spring as part of a pilot project to promote what the equipment maker calls "precision farming." The city is collaborating with B.C.
Canadian Covid Society launches to address long-term effects, prevent further illness

Canadian Covid Society launches to address long-term effects, prevent further illness

A national non-profit group called the Canadian Covid Society launched on Wednesday, with co-founders saying the organization is needed as public health agencies have pulled back on COVID-19 prevention measures and awareness campaigns.

Port Moody, B.C., police get digital crisis tool for mental health, addiction calls

PORT MOODY, B.C. — Police officers in Port Moody, B.C.
OHL suspends two Wolves players for violations of social media policy

OHL suspends two Wolves players for violations of social media policy

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League announced Wednesday it has suspended Sudbury Wolves forward Nathan Villeneuve 15 games and teammate Evan Konyen 10 games for violations of the league's social media policy.
Sleep Country earns $22.5 million in fourth quarter amid 'industry challenges'

Sleep Country earns $22.5 million in fourth quarter amid 'industry challenges'

TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. says it earned $22.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, down from $40.5 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says revenues were $255.6 million, up from $253.
Vancouver police, First Nation ties have 'broken down' since settlement: review

Vancouver police, First Nation ties have 'broken down' since settlement: review

Vancouver's police board and the Heiltsuk Nation both say they are committed to working together after a report found their relationship had "broken down" in the wake of a landmark agreement. But the B.C.
N.S. premier faces suggestion of helping 'associate' at expense of local wine growers

N.S. premier faces suggestion of helping 'associate' at expense of local wine growers

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's wineries are claiming that Premier Tim Houston's government risks decimating the province's vineyards, in part to help a political supporter and personal acquaintance.

Tourmaline Oil Corp. earns $700 million in fourth quarter, revenues lower

CALGARY — Tourmaline Oil Corp. says it earned $700.2 million in the last quarter of 2023, up from a loss of $30.4 million a year earlier. The Calgary-based company says revenues were $1.7 billion, down from $2.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Health Canada to completely ban use of strychnine poison by September

Health Canada to completely ban use of strychnine poison by September

Health Canada says it plans to completely ban a powerful poison used to control predators after completing public consultations on use of strychnine.