There could be a strike at Manitoba Hydro. Inside workers is holding a strike vote Friday. That includes about 870 Manitoba Hydro staff, including IT, customer engagement and administrative support staff. CUPE says Mb Hydro “failed to present an offer consistent with what it has reached with other bargaining units.
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Koch Fertilizer issued an apology to residents; after a power loss caused a shutdown Monday night. In a statement Tuesday; the company says that ammonia odour may be detected downwind of the facility. Koch says it is now in the process of restarting the plants. The company says it is now in the process of restarting the plants.
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History, and national unity were key themes; as King Charles delivered The Throne Speech Tuesday. In it, he proclaimed the “True North is indeed strong and free,” reaffirming Canada’s sovereignty while underscoring the “unprecedented” challenges the nation faces. The King left the Senate by laying a wreath at the nearby Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Former PM Jean Chretien missed King Charles’ speech from the throne due to minor heart surgery. A spokesperson for the former PM says that Chrétien was admitted to the Ottawa Civic hospital; where he received a stent.
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Trudeau’s casual footwear at the royal visit is drawing some jabs for his etiquette faux pas! Online fashion police and royal watchers were miffed to see former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s colorful green adidas sneakers at The Speech from the Throne just feet away” from King Charles! An etiquette director stated: “What was with the green? You couldn’t more stand out like a sore thumb if you tried”!
