N.S. public-sector workers to see payouts in $470M deal stemming from Bill 148 challenge

Nova ScotiaTens of thousands of Nova Scotia public-sector workers will be entitled to lump sum payments as part of a new agreement stemming from a court challenge that earlier this year saw a judge strike down contract legislation passed by the previous Liberal government. Agreement follows February court decision that found 2015 contract legislation unconstitutionalListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A number of union members rallied outside Province House in Halifax on Sept. 21, 2017, angry over Bill 148. (Jean Laroche/CBC)Tens of thousands of Nova Scotia public-sector workers will be entitled to lump-sum payments as part of a new agreement stemming from a court challenge that earlier this year saw a judge strike down contract legislation passed by the previous Liberal government. The deal between various unions and the province was made public Monday, and could cost the Nova Scotia government up to $470 million at a time when it faces fiscal headwinds and significant deficits.

Video of an ICE arrest in Long Beach is drawing scrutiny. Now, a local congressman is calling for an investigation. Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:57AMLONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Video showing federal immigration agents taking a man to the ground during an arrest in Long Beach has drawn scrutiny from local leaders and advocacy groups, with one congressman now demanding an investigation. According to witnesses, Ricardo Gonzalez, a former Long Beach city worker, was riding a bicycle Saturday when U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents pursued him in SUVs and took him to the ground in a neighborhood. Neither ICE nor the Department of Homeland Security has publicly said why Gonzalez was arrested. Advocates say the man seen being detained is a U. S. citizen. Eyewitness News has not confirmed his citizenship status. During the arrest, Gonzalez could be heard yelling that his arm was broken. The advocacy group StopICE.net reported that agents had positioned their vehicles in the middle of a Long Beach neighborhood and issued an alert. More than a dozen activists subsequently arrived at the scene and confronted the agents. U. S. Rep.

Abbott told ABC13 he is working hard to turn out the vote in Harris County, but a new poll reveals it could be a heavy lift for the three-term Republican governor.

It was a night of change for many municipalities across B. C. on Saturday night as incumbent mayors and most of their slates were voted out of office. Former Surrey councillor Barinder Rasode said it appeared to be an election driven by a desire for change, not an ideological shift. “It was a real indication and need for change on issues that matter to community around public safety, affordability and housing,” she said. But for some, the unexpected results have them wondering if it is an indication of what might happen during the provincial election this Saturday. “The shelf life of a successful government in Canada now is about 10 years,” Hamish Telford, University of the Fraser Valley political science associate professor, said. “The NDP have been in power now for nine now under two premiers.” Story continues below advertisement

Michael McCormack knows Thorny Lea Golf Club in Brockton well. The Xaverian senior from neighboring Easton was at his home course Monday, chasing the lead in the MIAA Division 1 South sectional qualifier. “I just stayed patient the whole entire day,” said McCormack. “I just had to hit fairways and greens, and I knew I had a chance to win.”Trailing by two strokes with two holes to go, McCormack sank a 35-foot birdie putt on the 182-yard par-3 17th hole to give himself a chance. Wellesley senior Aarav Lavu bogeyed his second-to-last hole, on hole 1, bringing him to 1-over-par with McCormack. On his final hole, Lavu hit a 220-foot approach shot to around 10 feet, leaving himself a birdie putt for the win. “I knew where I stood,” said Lavu. “I just hit a great four-iron. Gave myself a chance to win it.”Lavu’s birdie putt rolled past the pin, and he tapped in for par. He finished tied for first at 1-over 71 with McCormack. Get Varsity NewsYour weekly look at the top high school sports stories.

Stream Southern California's News Leader and Original Shows 24/7Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:37AMEASTVALE, Calif. (KABC) -- No arrests have been made after one person was killed and six others were wounded in a shooting at a house party in Eastvale on Saturday night, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The shooting occurred around 11:15 p.m. at a home at the corner of Morning Hills Drive and Maggie Lane. Authorities said seven people were shot in the backyard of the residence, with one victim dying from their injuries. Further details on the ages and identities of the victims were not immediately available. The six people injured by gunfire were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Neighbor Sandy Sanders said she heard the gunfire from her home. "It was pop, pop, pop. I think it was six shots, and paused, and then four more," Sanders said. According to Sanders, one of the shooting victims fled the scene and ended up in her backyard. "One of the ones that was shot jumped my wall into my yard, and my neighbor got him at gunpoint. He's an officer. And so they held him there. But it was complete chaos around here. It was terrible," Sanders said.