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November 21, 2024 10:00 ET | Source: Canadian Epilepsy Alliance

NATIONAL PHYSICIAN GROUPS, PATIENTS AND ADVOCATES URGENTLY CALL FOR PROVINCIAL COVERAGE OF “LIFE-CHANGING” EPILEPSY TREATMENT

Toronto, Ontario, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance, national physician groups representing neurologists, epileptologists and other healthcare professionals, patients...
November 21, 2023 09:00 ET | Source: Animal Alliance of Canada

Animal Alliance of Canada and the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre call for independent investigation of abuse of power at the Ministry of Natural Resources

OTTAWA, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Doug Ford’s government is at it again. The province’s lack of transparency and accountability – already identified in a damning report by the Ontario...
May 16, 2023 15:17 ET | Source: Animal Alliance of Canada

Ontario Government ignores Environmental Registry of Ontario, says Animal Alliance of Canada

TORONTO, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 3, 2023, the Ford government posted its “Proposal to allow the issuance of licenses for new dog train and trial areas and the transfer of...
September 27, 2021 10:11 ET | Source: United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 175 & 633

Rexall follows disturbing trend; refuses to honour union contract language and recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a statutory holiday for its unionized employees

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 175 & 633 are disappointed that Rexall is refusing to recognize the National Day for...
September 09, 2021 11:02 ET | Source: United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 175 & 633

Loblaw Companies refuses to honour union contract language and recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a statutory holiday for its unionized employees

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local Unions are calling out Loblaw Companies for refusing to recognize the National Day for...
September 08, 2021 21:10 ET | Source: RESCON

RESCON says MZOs are necessary because development approvals process is too slow

Vaughan, Ont., Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is disappointed at an Ontario Divisional Court ruling today which indicates that the...
April 07, 2021 15:00 ET | Source: United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 175 & 633

Essential workers deserve essential protections: UFCW Locals 175 & 633 demands Ford government take real action to prioritize worker health and safety

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Doug Ford’s stay-at-home order announcement today leaves essential workers in food manufacturing, grocery, pharmacy, and healthcare still...
March 18, 2021 21:14 ET | Source: United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 175 & 633

Ontario continues problematic PSW Wage Program instead of making permanent fixes to elder care – UFCW Locals 175 & 633 calls on the Ford government to make permanent improvements for all healthcare workers

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Earlier today, the Ontario government announced the continuation of the temporary wage bonus program of $3 per hour, for some Personal...
February 04, 2021 08:29 ET | Source: Independent Craft Producers of Ontario

Ontario Government Continues to Shut Out Beverage Alcohol Contract Producers from COVID-19 Relief Measures Critical to Their Survival

TORONTO, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Ontario’s small businesses fight for survival during the current COVID-19 emergency, the Independent Craft Producers of Ontario (ICPO) is calling on the...
January 12, 2021 19:40 ET | Source: United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 175 & 633

Workers still need more support: UFCW Locals 175 & 633 urges additional action from government and employers

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Jan. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the Ontario government’s announcement of a new state of emergency and additional lockdown measures, Locals 175 & 633 of the...

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