The Amalgamated Transit Union 1505 has announced it is banning voluntary overtime for its members. The ban means that ATU members cannot sign up for any additional overtime while the contract dispute carries on. This comes three days after the ATU voted 96 per cent against the City of Winnipeg’s latest contract offer. “Our goal […]

WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico on Monday said it would reject a U.S. idea to take in all Central American asylum seekers if it is raised at talks this week with Trump administration, which has threatened to impose tariffs if Mexico does not crack down on illegal immigration. President Donald Trump last week said he […]

“What can I say? I didn’t know that she was nasty” Donald Trump The startling comment comes as Mr Trump gears up for a three-day visit to the UK on Monday.  But, the trip could prove to be a cringe-worthy occasion for the brash president who is booked to meet the Queen, Prince Charles and […]

US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in the UK for a three-day state visit today. Meghan Markle will not be meeting him, as she is still on maternity leave after the birth of Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor last month. And it may be for the best, as a royal commentator has suggested the […]

Central Hastings OPP laid several impaired driving charges following collisions and traffic stops on the weekend. Around 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Allan Mills Road in the Municipality of Stirling-Rawdon, about 70 kilometres east of Peterborough. Police found a vehicle in the ditch, half submerged in water. The driver […]

Thousands of women and their supporters march in Buenos Aires, calling for economic security and access to abortion. Buenos Aires – When Cecilia Palmeiro began organising “Ni Una Menos” (not one less), a campaign against femicide in Argentina, in 2015, she wondered what power a women’s strike could have. It wasn’t until the following year, […]

Dave Evans was diagnosed with terminal cancer just weeks after emigrating from Britain to New Zealand. He and wife Liz have also received messages of support from Liverpool stars past and present including James Milner, Jamie Carragher, Jamie Redknapp. They were stunned to learn Jurgen had broken off preparations for the match to record a […]

(Reuters) – Facebook Inc is in talks with the U.S. derivatives regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), over the social media company’s plans for a digital currency, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The regulator is in the early stages of talks with Facebook in an effort to understand whether the company’s plans for […]

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain rolled out the royal red carpet for Donald Trump on Monday, with Queen Elizabeth leading the pomp and pageantry in honor of the U.S. president whose interventions into London’s political crises threatened to overshadow the visit. From a banquet with the 93-year-old monarch, who also gave him a guided tour of […]

Yesterday was the hottest day of the year in the UK as temperatures approached a sizzling 30C. Beaches and parks were packed with revellers enjoying the weather.  But the Met Office has warned that temperatures will dip later today, with thunder forecast and gale-force winds in the north. Meteorologist Emma Smith said: “There will be […]