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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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Finding creative work as an arts student
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Beatrice O’Connell is a first-year youth and children’s studies student with a minor in English at Wilfrid Laurier University’s faculty of liberal arts. This is her first time returning to school after two years, and she said being a student again immediately opened more doors for her in the job market. After graduating, O’Connell wants…
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