-The CEO of Telus says the plan to lay off 6-thousand people is an “effectiveness initiative.”
Darren Entwhistle says in addition to actual cuts, early retirement and voluntary departure packages are being offered.
Most cuts are happening at headquarters in Vancouver.
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-We’re supposed to hear the results today, this week’s voting on the latest tentative agreement in the BC port workers dispute.
The workers are pushing for job security, as they’re worried about being replaced by machines.
The latest agreement was reached with help from the Canada Industrial Relations Board.
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-The province is pausing the approval of wind and solar power projects that are greater than one megawatt.
It’s going to be in effect for at least six months, because the government wants to better manage the industry
The move comes in the wake of a public meeting in Elk Point, during which reps from Elemental Energy refused to answer questions from residents of Northern Valley, who were concerned about a proposed wind turbine project on farm land in their region.
It’s going to be in effect for at least six months, because the government wants to better manage the industry
The move comes in the wake of a public meeting in Elk Point, during which reps from Elemental Energy refused to answer questions from residents of Northern Valley, who were concerned about a proposed wind turbine project on farm land in their region.
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-Some people needing lab or blood work will be able to have that done more quickly, now that Alberta Health Services and DynaLife are allowing Alberta Precision Laboratories to do more community lab appointments in and around Calgary.
Hundreds of Albertans have been complaining it often takes hours to get simple tests or blood work done, and so, as of tomorrow, hundreds more appointments ae being added in Calgary.
There was no mention of more happening in Edmonton.
Hundreds of Albertans have been complaining it often takes hours to get simple tests or blood work done, and so, as of tomorrow, hundreds more appointments ae being added in Calgary.
There was no mention of more happening in Edmonton.
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-The province is not going to support a bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030.
It would have been a partnership with Edmonton, Calgary, the feds, Enoch Cree Nation and Tsuut’ina First Nation, but it would have cost more than 2-billion dollars.
It would have been a partnership with Edmonton, Calgary, the feds, Enoch Cree Nation and Tsuut’ina First Nation, but it would have cost more than 2-billion dollars.
Instead, the government is setting up a Community Recreation Centre Infrastructure Fund, which will invest at least 80-million dollars over four years, into various projects across the province.
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-Tomorrow is Food Day Canada.
Co-ordinator Crystal MacKay says it’s a time to celebrate food that’s grown, produced and prepared in Canada, with a special nod to farmers, ranchers, fishermen, chefs and home cooks:
Food Day Canada actually started in the early 2000’s as the World’s Longest Barbecue, to show support for cattle producers during BSE.
To find out more–head to fooddaycanada.ca.
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-As part of AgSmart at Olds College, Greg and Sarah Stamp of Stamp Seeds were named the Outstanding Young Farmers this year in Alberta.
They started farming in the mid-2000’s, en the industry was struggling.
You can learn more at stampseeds.com.
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-The Alberta International Airshow gets underway tomorrow at the Villeneuve Airport, and among the sky happenings,there’s also going to be a career expo.
Officials say if you’ve ever worked in the oil and gas sector, aviation uses a lo of the same skills.
For more information—head to albertainternationalairshow.com.
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-The Edmonton Heritage Festival starts tomorrow.
Rehab work is being done at Hawrelak Park, so it’s happening on the Exhibition Lands, where the old Northlands racetrack used to be.
There are 65 pavillions celebrating food and culture from around the world this year.
Rehab work is being done at Hawrelak Park, so it’s happening on the Exhibition Lands, where the old Northlands racetrack used to be.
There are 65 pavillions celebrating food and culture from around the world this year.
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SPORTS:
-Orioles beat the Jays 6-1 last night. Jays are playing the RedSox tonight, and that game starts at 5:10pm.
-Edmonton Riverhawks ended their series against the Port Angeles Lefties on a winning note, beating them 11-7 last night.
Riverhawks are hosting the Victoria HarbourCats tonight at ReMax Field, and it’s Christmas Comes Early night. 7:05 start for the first game in the final series of the season.
-First round of the CEBL playoffs goes tonight as the Stingers meet the Sea Bears in Winnipeg for the Western Conference. It’s on TSN and starts at 7pm.
-Bombers nailed the Lions 50-14 last night in the CFL. Argos face the Stamps at 7 tonight.
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