Mike Pearson

1 week ago | insidehalton.com | Mike Pearson

Canada Post has announced a new collective agreement with its second largest bargaining agent that includes 11 per cent wage increases over three years for management positions in rural post offices. The settlement between Canada Post and the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association doesn’t impact ongoing negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. According to the CPAA website, a negotiated resolution was reached “with significant help” from an arbitrator.

1 week ago | therecord.com | Mike Pearson

In a statement posted to X, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said the federal government is assisting Canadians who want to leave the area. Commercial transportation options will be available for Canadians in Israel, the West Bank and Iran, Anand said. “This is in addition to ongoing efforts to assist Canadians attempting to leave Gaza,” Anand noted. We are assisting Canadians who want to leave the region impacted by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

1 week ago | yorkregion.com | Mike Pearson

If you suspect you’ve been improperly billed for an OHIP-insured health service at a private health clinic, you may not be alone. The Ontario Health Coalition is filing formal complaints on behalf of dozens of Ontario residents who said they were charged user fees for OHIP-covered cataract surgeries. Already a Subscriber?

1 week ago | niagarathisweek.com | Mike Pearson

The Canada Strong Pass offers discounts for families and young adults, including through Via Rail, national parks, museums and more. From June 20 to Sept. 2, Parks Canada sites will offer free admission and a 25 per cent discount on camping fees and overnight stays. How the Canada Strong Pass works No registration or physical pass is needed to enjoy the discounts, the federal government announced in a news release.

1 week ago | therecord.com | Mike Pearson

If you have ash trees on your property you hope to save, protecting them against emerald ash borer is a must, according to Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada. Matt Mayr, district manager of the Davey Tree office in northwest Toronto, said systemic insecticide treatment is the best option to save ash trees when applied in the spring or summer. If you have untreated ash trees, they may already be stressed or dying from emerald ash borer.