By Karyn Mulcahy, CTV News, July 13, 2016 The union representing workers at the Mosaic Potash Mine at Colonsay says hundreds of workers are being laid off. The United Steel Workers Local 7656 says there are 400 hourly workers on site, and all but 32 may be laid off. Members voted against a contract on… Continue reading Hundreds being laid off at Colonsay potash mine, union says
Month: July 2016
The latest on the flood situation in Saskatchewan
By CBC News, July 13, 2016 States of emergency in Arborfield, surrounding RM, Carrot River, Estevan Weather and emergency situations around Saskatchewan have been changing rapidly in recent days amid heavy rainfall and flash floods. Here’s the current state of affairs as of 7:30 a.m. CST: Local states of emergency have been declared in Carrot River,… Continue reading The latest on the flood situation in Saskatchewan
Colabello to begin 10-day rehab assignment
By TSN.ca Staff, July 13, 2016 The Toronto Blue Jays announced that Chris Colabello would begin a 10-day rehab assignment on Wednesday night with the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays. Colabello, 32, was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball in April for a March 13 test that came back positive for the banned substance, dehydrochlormethyltestosterone. Read… Continue reading Colabello to begin 10-day rehab assignment
Saskatchewan town of Arborfield evacuated due to flooding
By CBC News, July 12, 2016 A structure holding back water has broken south of the community, which has a population of 400 Homes in Arborfield, Sask., are being evacuated after a structure holding water back south of town broke apart. The province said a “hold back road” has given way and water is flowing… Continue reading Saskatchewan town of Arborfield evacuated due to flooding
Canadian NHL teams: Off-season progress report
By Jonas Siegel, The Canadian Press, July 12, 2016 1st spring without playoff hockey in 46 years From top draft picks to new coaches to big-time free agent signings, Canadian teams have been among the busiest in the NHL this off-season following the first spring without playoff hockey in Canada in 46 years. Read progress… Continue reading Canadian NHL teams: Off-season progress report
Deaf dog once called 'untrainable' wins champion agility title
By CTV News, July 13, 2016 HALIFAX – She was born deaf, and surrendered to the Nova Scotia SPCA as “untrainable.” But Seven, a suspected border collie who was rescued as a three-month-old puppy, recently received the Agility Trial Champion of Canada title, completing a seven-year climb through the ranks of canine athleticism with the… Continue reading Deaf dog once called 'untrainable' wins champion agility title
The Tenors blame 'lone wolf' for changing O Canada lyrics to 'all lives matter' at all-star game
By Alexis Allison, CBC News, July 12, 2016 Remigio Pereira gets boot from quartet amid national outrage, says he was motivated by desire to unite people The Tenors say member Remigio Pereira will no longer perform with the Canadian vocal quartet until further notice, blaming him for altering the O Canada lyrics at the MLB… Continue reading The Tenors blame 'lone wolf' for changing O Canada lyrics to 'all lives matter' at all-star game
Canadian urge to produce expensive oil reminds us why world prices have hit a ceiling
By Don Pittis, CBC News, July 13, 2016 Tuesday’s $2 jump in the price of oil doesn’t necessarily spell a return to glory days in the oilsands Despite Tuesday’s sharp rise in the price of oil, new evidence this week provides a reminder that wishing for a return to the boom that propelled the glory days of the… Continue reading Canadian urge to produce expensive oil reminds us why world prices have hit a ceiling
Bank of Canada holds benchmark interest rate steady at 0.5%
By CBC News, July 13, 2016 Central bank has now stood pat on rates for almost a year The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 0.5% on Wednesday, the same level it has been at since last summer. The bank’s rate, known as the target rate for overnight loans, affects the rates that… Continue reading Bank of Canada holds benchmark interest rate steady at 0.5%
'Best of the best': Work begins on turf at new Mosaic Stadium
By CBC News, July 12, 2016 FieldTurf company has installed playing surfaces for NFL, NCAA football stadiums The playing surface is currently being installed at the new Mosaic Stadium. Revolution 360 – the type of field surface being installed at the stadium – is designed and manufactured by FieldTurf. The company, based in the United States, has… Continue reading 'Best of the best': Work begins on turf at new Mosaic Stadium