BlackburnNews.com file photo of vegetables. (Photo by Jason Viau)Loblaw workers with UFCW Local 1000A have voted to accept a new agreement, averting a strike that could have started first thing Saturday.
Some 12,000 employees from London to Ottawa voted over the past few days, ending Wednesday evening, and say final percentages will be available Thursday night.
The new deal takes effect today, July 9, and lasts six years.
A strike deadline of July 5 was postponed to give union members an opportunity to weigh in on an amended offer from the company.
Environment Canada has ended a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Ontario.
Hanover Police Service arrested a trespasser and ended up seizing drugs from the accused after an incident on July 30.
The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.
Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.
An no-swim advisory has been issued for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park heading into the long weekend
Wheat finished lower to end the week.
