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Alcohol privatization leads to widespread LCBO strike
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After Ontario’s conservative government fast-tracked their plan to expand the privatization of alcohol in the province, 10,000 Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) employees went on a labour strike from July 5 to 22. The strike negotiations were between the LCBO employees represented by the Ontario Public Service & Employment Union (OPSEU) and the LCBO. Employees…
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Don Cherry fired by Sportsnet for problematic remarks
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After a bigoted rant directed at new immigrants during “Coaches Corner” on Saturday night, Don Cherry aligned himself perfectly with the “O.K. Boomer” meme, and has since been fired by Sportsnet. The Hockey Night in Canada host criticized immigrants in the Toronto area who he claimed did not honour Canada’s veterans, angrily stating, “You people…
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The problems with how marijuana will be sold in Ontario
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During the 2015 election, I spoke to many people – the majority of whom did not understand politics all too well – that planned to vote for Justin Trudeau because of his support for the legalization of marijuana. Fast forward almost two years later to present day; Justin Trudeau is our nation’s Prime Minister and…
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Editorial: Rediscovering a love of hockey
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As a long time fan, the new Toronto Maple Leaf team has been a welcome change. I have always been an avid Leaf fan, especially during my hockey career. Mats Sundin, Tie Domi and Bryan McCabe were my idols growing up and I memorized their names and numbers before I could read. My hockey life…
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