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Eddie Bauer Launches Nationwide Liquidation Sales in Canada

                              An Eddie Bauer store in Vaughan, Ont., on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.   Eddie Bauer has begun liquidation sales across its Canadian stores as the retailer undergoes a major restructuring effort. The move follows financial challenges that have pushed the company to streamline operations while exploring potential buyers. All Canadian locations are expected to remain open during the liquidation period, offering discounts as inventory is cleared. The retailer has indicated that if a suitable buyer emerges, it may shift from winding down operations to pursuing a sale that keeps some stores running. Eddie Bauer, long known for its outdoor apparel and gear, has faced mounting pressures from changing consumer habits and a competitive retail landscape. The coming weeks will determine whether the brand can secure a path forward or complete its exit from the Canadian market....

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Ontario College Faculty Strike Averted with Binding Arbitration Agreement

 


In a significant development, the College Employer Council and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) have reached an agreement to enter binding arbitration, effectively averting a strike that could have impacted faculty and students across Ontario. 


The union, which represents over 15,000 faculty members, had issued a five-day strike notice last week, warning that labor action could begin as early as Thursday. However, after mediation sessions this week, both sides agreed to let an arbitrator resolve the remaining issues. 


While "significant benefit gains" were achieved in negotiations, several key issues, including work conditions, job security, and quality of education, remained unresolved. These outstanding matters will now be addressed by the arbitrator, who will make a final, binding decision.


The College Employer Council has assured that classes will continue as scheduled, ensuring that students' education will not be disrupted. 


This move to arbitration is seen as a positive step in resolving the dispute without the need for a strike, allowing faculty members to continue their work and students to stay on track with their studies. The outcome of the arbitration will be closely watched as it could set the tone for future negotiations in Ontario’s education sector.



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