Premier Ford carves up a pumpkin, and labour rights

The Ford government has become the first in Canada to use the notwithstanding clause to override constitutionally protected labour rights. Facing hefty fines if they go on strike this Friday, CUPE says thousands of its workers will still walk off the job to back their demands. A new shelter is scheduled to open in Hamilton that will provide culturally sensitive services to immigrant women and refugees who have fallen victim to homelessness, poverty and domestic violence. November is Financial Literacy Month, and with inflation driving up the cost of living in Canada it couldn’t come at a better time. The Art Gallery of Hamilton is participating in a program to give a local artist a boost. And a retired fire captain is educating Canadians about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide and how to protect your families.

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