Unifor Launches Strikes Against General Motors In Canada
Unifor members have launched a strike against General Motors (NYSE: GM), escalating tensions over contract negotiations. The strike, involving about 4,280 autoworkers, commenced at midnight at various GM facilities, including the Oshawa Assembly Complex and the St. Catharines Powertrain Plant. The core of the dispute revolves around GM’s alleged reluctance to align with the union’s […]
ATHA Energy Identifies 40 Kilometres Of Conductive Corridors At East Vista Project
Results from the largest-ever multi platform electromagnetic survey program conducted in the Athabasca Basin continue to roll in for ATHA Energy (CSE: SASK).
Curaleaf Applies To Be Second US Cannabis Operator Listed On TSX
Curaleaf Holdings (CSE: CURA) is looking to be the second US-based cannabis operator to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The firm announced this morning that it has formally filed an application for listing. “I believe uplisting to the TSX will provide greater access to a broader set of global institutional investors, offer custody solutions […]
IMF Report: “The Global Economy Is Limping”, GDP Growth “Below Historical Average”
In the latest report unveiled by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the global economy is bracing itself for a slower growth rate in 2023 compared to the preceding year. The IMF’s projections indicate a GDP growth of 3% for 2023, down from the 3.5% witnessed in the previous year, a figure significantly below historical averages. […]
Warnings of Blackouts and Soaring Bills: Alberta’s Ad Campaign Takes Aim at Clean Energy Regulations
Advertisements warning of potential blackouts, freezing temperatures, and soaring power bills have been cropping up across Toronto and Ontario through various media channels. These advertisements are part of an $8-million national campaign sponsored by the Alberta government to protest the federal government’s new draft clean electricity regulations. The campaign, known as “Tell the Feds,” is […]
Hamas’ Attack Against Israel May Have Little Impact on Financial Markets … Unless Iran is Proven to Have Been Involved
Analysts and economists generally seem to believe to that Hamas’ October 7th horrific attack on Israel will have fairly little impact on world financial and commodity markets despite the devastating human toll. At least 700 Israelis have been killed and many more taken hostage by the terrorist group. In addition, about 300 Gaza residents have died as Israel […]
Trulieve Files Lawsuit Against Two Former Employees, YourWay Cannabis, and Four Other Companies Over ‘Kickback Schemes’
Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) has taken legal action against two former purchasing managers in Arizona, as well as five other Arizona cannabis businesses including YourWay Cannabis (CSE: YOUR), by filing a civil racketeering lawsuit. The suit alleges that these entities were involved in “kickback schemes” that granted them coveted shelf space at Trulieve’s […]
More Auto Workers Strikes Loom As UAW Rejects Mack Trucks Offer
Around 3,900 members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) employed at Mack Trucks have decided to initiate a strike beginning at 7 a.m. tday, following a significant rejection of a tentative agreement reached last week between the company and the union. The UAW revealed that an overwhelming 73% of its members voted against the proposed […]
Strike At Newmont’s Mexican Mine Nears End After 8% Salary Boost Agreement
After four long months of labor strikes, operations at Newmont’s (TSX: NGT) Penasquito gold mine in Mexico are set to resume. A deal has been successfully negotiated between the workers and the company, resulting in salary increases, according to official statements from the mine, the union, and Mexico’s labor ministry. Mexico is a prominent player […]
Ontario Government Paid $70,000 for Advice It Can’t Find Any Record Of
In response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOI) request filed by NDP Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Chris Glover, it has been revealed that Mark Saunders, the former Toronto police chief who served as a Special Advisor on Ontario Place development, did not provide any proof of recommendations, reports, or advice to Premier Doug […]