Ontario, for example, is one of two provinces that doesn’t have a deposit-return program for bottles and cans, fewer than half of which are diverted through existing recycling programs. In Toronto, the diversion rate for multi-unit buildings such as apartments and condominiums is less than 30 per cent, for reasons that are easy to intuit for anyone who has spent any time in one. “Most buildings constructed before the last five or 10 years have a single garbage chute at the end of every floor.

MONTREAL — Unifor says DHL Express Canada locked out workers just after midnight today as the two sides failed to reach a contract deal, injecting more labour turmoil into the country's parcel delivery market.

The union, which represents 2,100 truck drivers, couriers and warehouse workers across seven provinces, says they went on strike in response at 11 a.m. ET.

Unifor says the German-owned carrier is proposing to change the driver pay system and planning to use replacement workers before legislation banning them comes into effect on June 20.

The decarbonized doublespeak may not be new but it was jarring coming from the mouth of our new PM, who has an undeniable grasp of the impacts of hydrocarbons but nevertheless talked about “decarbonized barrels” at the press conference following the first ministers’ meeting. And it was particularly painful considering the venue — a province under a state of emergency where more than 15,000 people have fled wildfires.

While inflation has eased since 2022 and is now trending around two per cent annually, the actual cost of essentials hasn’t gone down. The overall price of the typical basket of goods and services for the average Canadian household rose by a hefty 17.4 per cent between 2019 and 2024. The increase was even higher for food (23.3 per cent), shelter (24.0 per cent) and transportation (21.6 per cent)—notably for gasoline (55.6 per cent).

Has mainstream media's coverage of affordability issues or price-gouging (e.g., grocery stores) slowed or stopped?

Tropicana orange and other fruit juice used to come in 2L containers, about $3 or so. I was at a Loblaws-owned discount grocery store yesterday, and saw the container had shrunk even more, to 1.65L, from 1.75L at the time of my previous purchase. They were also selling it for $7.49 😳

My reactions were 1) what outrageous unchecked corporate greed, 2) mainstream media doesn't cover this any more, and 3) companies seem so confident nowadays that they can do whatever they please

As the Freedom Flotilla’s “Madleen” approaches the shores of Gaza, a Tunisian-led convoy sets out to confront Israel’s humanitarian blockade by land.

Rabat– Tunisian football ultras are taking part in a grassroots effort to confront and break the genocidal siege Israel continues to impose on Gaza. Several major supporter groups have declared their participation in the “Resilience Convoy,” which is set to depart Tunisia on Monday, June 9, with plans to reach Gaza through Libya and Egypt.

The convoy is being organized by the Coordination for Joint Action for Palestine, and has already received over 7,000 applications. Volunteers are being screened based on age, health, and logistical feasibility.

Among the first to respond were the Bad Blue Boys Juniors, supporters of Espérance Sportive de Tunis (ES Tunis), and the Leaders Clubistes, affiliated with Club Africain.

Both groups issued calls to action urging fans and citizens alike to take part in the convoy, framing it as a moral and political duty rooted in a long-standing tradition of Tunisian ultras using football spaces to express solidarity with Palestine.

“When the world falls silent, the crowds must scream,” declared Leaders Clubistes, affirming that solidarity with the Palestinian struggle remains a core part of their identity.

Support has also come from Libya. The Teha Boys, ultras of Al-Ahly Tripoli, joined the initiative in a joint statement with their Tunisian counterparts. Major Tunisian unions—representing workers, farmers, doctors, and supporters—have also declared their backing for the convoy, now rallying under the revolutionary slogan: “The Shackle Must Be Broken.”

Good match up. Repeat of last year's Eastern Conference final. Should be a good game.

Chad Kelly is still injured, so Nick Arbuckle's QBing for Toronto. Cody Fajardo's now with the Elks, and Davis Alexander is the Als' starting QB.

I like games in Montreal. I like the buildings and city skyline visible on some of camera shots. It's unique. (Even though all fields where the CFL plays are probably downtown.) It reminds me of like a city/urban map/level in a video game. And it's loud. At least when the away team is driving iirc.

The 2025 regular season kicks off this week!!

Feel free to use this thread to discuss this week’s games or anything else going on in Canadian Football!

Week 1 schedule

• Thurs, June 5^th^ - 9:00 PM ET - Redblacks (0-0) @ Roughriders (0-0)
• Fri, June 6^th^ - 7:30 PM ET - Argonauts (0-0) @ Allouettes (0-0)
• Sat, June 7^th^ - 7:00 PM ET - Tiger-Cats (0-0) @ Stampeders (0-0)
• Sat, June 7^th^ - 10:00 PM ET - Elks (0-0) @ Lions (0-0)

Other notes

• Off-week: Blue Bombers

Crown corporation has asked Ottawa to force union vote on its latest proposals