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Kyiv Reels from One of War’s Largest Air Assaults as 15 Killed in Overnight Barrage

                                                     An apartment building in Kyiv that was hit by a Russian missile. In the early hours of Thursday, Russia unleashed one of its most intense aerial assaults on Ukraine’s capital since the start of the full-scale invasion, killing at least 15 people — including four children — and injuring 48. The attack, which struck both central and residential districts of Kyiv, involved 598 drones and decoys alongside 31 missiles launched nationwide. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted the majority, but nearly 100 buildings were damaged, including a shopping mall, homes, and the European Union’s diplomatic mission. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strikes as proof that Moscow is “choosing ballistics instead of the negotiating table” and urged the international community to respond wi...
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Ford Urges Full-Time Office Return for Public Servants, Sparking Debate

 

                                            Ontario Premier Doug Ford


Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on the federal government, municipalities, and all regions across Ontario to require public servants to return to the office five days a week. Speaking in Inglewood, Ford praised the City of Ottawa’s recent decision to mandate full-time in-office work starting in the new year, urging others to “follow suit”.

Ford argues that in-person work fosters better mentorship, collaboration, and economic activity for downtown businesses that have struggled during the remote work era. His government has already announced that Ontario’s 60,000 provincial public servants will transition from hybrid schedules to full-time office attendance by January 2026.

The move aligns with a broader trend among major Canadian employers, including RBC, BMO, and Rogers, which have tightened in-office requirements. However, unions representing public servants have voiced strong opposition, warning the policy could harm recruitment, retention, and employee morale.

Federal public servants are currently required to work in the office at least three days a week, with executives in four days. Labour leaders expect remote work to be a key bargaining issue in upcoming contract negotiations.

The debate underscores a growing divide between leaders who see physical presence as essential for productivity and those who argue that flexible work arrangements are equally effective in delivering public services.

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