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PressProgress’ Sources Wins Canadian Podcast Award for …
10 hours ago · The top prize at the 2024 Canadian Podcast Awards has gone to PressProgress.. Sources, an explanatory journalism podcast by PressProgress that digs deeper into the issues behind the headlines in the daily news cycle, was awarded “Outstanding News and Current Affairs Series” at the seventh annual Canadian Podcast Awards.. Each episode of Sources is hosted by a different member of ...
Donald Trump’s Tariff War Against Canada - pressprogress.ca
5 days ago · Canada and the United States walked back from the brink of a full-blown trade war after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on American companies and individuals that import goods from Canada. While Trump has granted Canada a temporary 30-day “pause” on his threatened ...
After three cities in Ontario declare food insecurity an emergency ...
Feb 1, 2025 · As Ontario prepares itself for an early election, experts, municipal politicians and advocates are hoping to see more support from the next provincial government on the food insecurity crisis, which has been prevalent in Ontario for some time. Kingston is the third city in Ontario to declare food ...
Workers at Canada Post Are On Strike. Here’s What Postal …
Nov 21, 2024 · How is the public reacting? Despite being on strike, postal workers recognize their services are essential to Canadians. For example, postal workers are going out of their way to make sure social assistance checks are delivered to those who depend on social assistance, with many workers temporarily leaving the pickets and volunteering to …
Impact - pressprogress.ca
PressProgress’ stories are among the most shared in Canada and read by several million Canadians every year — but the impact of our reporting goes even further. Our original investigative journalism breaks national news stories, exposes injustice and sparks meaningful change. Awards Canadian Online Publishing Awards …
BC’s Hard Shift to the Right After A Chaotic Year of Provincial Politics
Dec 23, 2024 · With a provincial election that left the BC NDP in government by a small margin, there’s no doubt that 2024 signalled a clear shift to the far-right with the expressed support of extreme candidates with extreme positions.
‘It’s Going to Be a Labour Fight’: Canada’s Biggest Union Battles ...
Feb 8, 2024 · 2023 was widely regarded as a great year for Canada’s labour movement.. There were some of the largest, highest profile strikes in decades that raised expectations for workers and re-established unions in the public eye as vehicles for tangible improvements to daily life.
I’ve Tracked Canadian Strikes For The Last Two Years. Here’s What …
Sep 2, 2023 · For the last two years, I’ve assigned myself the task of tracking every strike and lockout in Canada through PressProgress’ weekly national labour newsletter, Shift Work.The newsletter is the only place you can find a comprehensive list of Canadian strikes and lockouts.
PressProgress Editor Luke LeBrun Receives 2024 CJFE Investigative ...
Oct 24, 2024 · Luke LeBrun, the Editor of PressProgress, is the recipient of Canadian Journalists for Free Expression’s 2024 Arnold Amber Award for Investigative journalism.. The award, which recognizes significant contributions to advancing public interest reporting in Canada and is sponsored by CWA Canada, was presented in Toronto on October 23 at CJFE’s annual gala honouring courageous reporting.