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The union representing OC Transpo workers is calling for its members to support a new collective agreement with the city that would give workers a salary increase of 8.25 per cent over four years starting this year.
Ottawa residents gather on Parliament Hill before Earth Hour begins, March 31, 2012. The lights are about to flicker down for an hour to raise awareness for climate change.
It was lights out at 8:30 p.m. on March 31 when Earth Hour started. Hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill for a candlelight vigil to celebrate the annual event. Lights flickered off for one hour as the city participated in the worldwide event organized by the World Wildlife Fund. Businesses and households were encouraged to turn off all essential lights for one hour to raise awareness for climate change.
The budget will leave Canada penniless for the first time in one hundred and fifty years. Starting this fall, the minting of the penny will stop, and all cash transactions will be rounded to the nearest five cents. A CJTV News Report for Centretown News.
Ontario is one of Canada's biggest producers of maple syrup. But when temperatures in March soared over 20 degrees, it shortened the season for tappers. A CJTV News Report for Centretown News.
