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Publication Date: July 17, 2026 - 06:19
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Why electrician pre-apprenticeship programs are no guarantee of work, or even an apprenticeship
July 17, 2026
Two graduates of an electrical pre-apprenticeship program in London, Ont., say finding an employer willing to register them as apprentices has been far harder than learning the trade itself. Industry leaders say the programs provide valuable training but aren't a guarantee of work because apprenticeship positions remain limited.
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An evacuation order was issued for several streets in downtown Halifax after police located a vehicle they said contained a propane tank and flammable liquid.
August 11, 2026 - 09:52 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
A man has been charged in connection with a bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax, after a propane tank and several containers believed to contain flammable materials were found inside his vehicle, which was parked nearby. On Tuesday morning, Halifax Regional Police issued a brief statement noting that Ali Assakereh, 54, would be appearing in Provincial Court today to face charges of uttering threats and public mischief. Police added that the investigation was ongoing. On Sunday night at 6:15 p.m., police were first made aware of a bomb threat that was received by the U.S...
August 11, 2026 - 09:52 | Chris Knight | National Post
August 11, 2026 - 09:51 | | The Globe and Mail
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