by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Mar 24, 2012 | Canada, GTA News, GTA Politics, Toronto
Seems that the first round has shown Thomas Mulcair leading in the NDP leadership race. Thomas Mulcair won 30% of the vote on the first ballot. However, can the Quebec MP get enough support to win the race to succeed Jack Layton?...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Mar 23, 2012 | Airlines, Airports, News
The wildcat strike, which started in Toronto’s Pearson Airport has now started to affect Montreal. Just heard the news and if you already have not started, please check with Air Canada before heading out. The issue started last night when baggage handlers were...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Mar 22, 2012 | Airlines, Airports, Canada, GTA News, Ontario, Toronto
Air Canada baggage handlers have walked off the job at Pearson Airport. Twitter is a blaze with angry travellers who are unable to get their bags, board plans or even get off their plane. I am not sure if this is going to help their cause, as it may just speed up the...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Mar 22, 2012 | Canada, News, Public Transit, Toronto
It seems that the transit debate is over. With a vote of 24 – 19, Rob Ford lost his battle to get the Sheppard Subway built and completed. Torontonians’ have endured a long battle over transit, with Rob Ford championing the cause of subways for the...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Mar 19, 2012 | Toronto, Unions
For those who do not already know, library workers are on strike in Toronto. The city and union reps could not see eye-to-eye in time to avert the strike.All library locations are closed today as some 2300 hundred workers now setup pickets. The city is telling...