Angus Gillespie

3 days ago | zoomerradio.ca | Angus Gillespie

Share on Ombudsman Paul Dube held a media conference at Queen’s Park Wednesday morning about his office’s investigations over the last fiscal year. There has been a growing outcry from many Canadians that harsher penalties need to be applied for many who commit crimes, starting with the need for increased prison time. There has also been an increase in violent outbursts.

1 week ago | zoomerradio.ca | Angus Gillespie

Share on DHL Express Canada shut down operations on Friday amid a looming strike and lockout, halting thousands of daily parcel deliveries across the country. The work stoppage involving 2,100 truck drivers and other workers comes the same day that legislation banning replacement workers takes effect. DHL has tied the shutdown to stalled negotiations with Unifor as well as the revised rules, which bar new hires from filling the role of federally regulated employees who are on strike or locked out.

1 week ago | zoomerradio.ca | Angus Gillespie

Share on Are you 65 or older? Starting Tuesday, July 1st, seniors 65 and older can ride the MiWay public transit system for free with a PRESTO card. Seniors can set their fare type on their card by visiting a customer service outlet and showing proof of age. PRESTO cards that are not set to a specific fare type will be charged the regular single fare adult rate of $3.40. Upon boarding, seniors must tap their PRESTO card, set to senior far type, to receive the free fare.

1 week ago | zoomerradio.ca | Angus Gillespie

Share on Toronto commuters are experiencing significant slowdowns as numerous city infrastructure and construction projects disrupt major corridors in the downtown core. With multiple lanes closed across the Gardiner Expressway, Lake Shore Boulevard, and DVP, traffic volume and congestion are at near record highs. The intersection of King Street East and Church Street has been closed since June 2nd and is not slated to reopen until mid-August.

1 week ago | zoomerradio.ca | Angus Gillespie

Share on Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will adjust counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum products on July 21st to levels “consistent” with progress made during trade negotiation with the United States. He didn’t specify what those adjusted tariffs would amount to. July 21st coincides with the end of the 30-day trade deal deadline announced after Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump met in Kananaskis, Alta., on the sidelines of the G7.