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Attitudes are tough to change but OPSEU/NUPGE is embarking on a radio ad campaign to do just that when it comes to how health professionals are viewed by hospital administrators and the public, says OPSEU First Vice-President Patty Rout.  

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Recognizing climate threshold one thing - action is quite another.

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'It puts the lives of the paramedics, patients, and the travelling public at risk.' - NAPE president Carol Furlong.

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'The situation in Weyburn is a perfect example of how multi-national corporations with bottomless legal budgets are allowed to never-endingly drag out the process.' - Wayne Hanley.

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'I think making sure that the adequate resources and support are there to operate the classroom in an effective way is the top priority.' - Wayne MacKay.

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Themes this year also include leadership, problem solving, retirement and steward skills.

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The decision affecting the Brockville Mental Health Centre is a stunning blow to the community and the area economy, says Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

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Straight up or down vote - 'Yes, I approve the tentative settlement' or 'No, I reject the tentative settlement.'

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Report by Public Interest Alberta calls for political financing reforms to ensure fair and equitable elections.

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Red River College receives $4.25M in funding for infrastructure projects

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A new report states the lack of a clear leader among the ranked nations and while Germany has slightly improved, countries such as Canada and Russia have completely failed the test.

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'It is important that Colombia pursue a path of rule of law and transparency.'

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The report also recommends extending coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program to caregivers denied coverage under a provincial health plan

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Precedent setting decision flows from discrimination against white firefighters in New Haven, Connecticut.

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Dating back to the 1880s, the program includes two operations in the Kingston, Ont. area, and others near Dorchester, N.B., Stony Mountain, Man., Prince Albert, Sask. and Innisfail, Alta.

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