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Affordability measures, consumer protection legislation coming: Alberta government
Alberta to legislate new affordability measures
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amanda May Erickson
Alberta's government says it has a suite of legislation coming this fall to protect Albertans, their pocketbooks and their personal information.
Government house leader Joseph Schow says the province will soon table new bills to lower the cost of auto insurance and give Albertans new protections when it comes to their utility bills.
Schow says Premier Danielle Smith's government is also working on new consumer protection rules around ticket resales and used vehicles.
He also says the government will introduce stronger protections around the development of artificial intelligence data centres.
The Opposition NDP says the government is missing a real plan for affordability and health care.
The legislature is set to resume on Tuesday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 23, 2026.
By Jack Farrell | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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9 high-paying TTC jobs in Toronto with salaries up to $144,000 a year or $49 an hour
Some positions don't require a degree.
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is hiring for high-paying jobs.
You can earn up to $144,000 a year or $49 an hour with these positions.
Currently, the city's transit agency has openings in signal design, planning, engineering, millwright, landscaping and other work areas.
Some of the TTC jobs you can apply for don't require a university degree or much work experience.
If you want to work with the transit agency, here's what you need to know about these job postings that are open now.
Assistant Designer, Signals
Salary: $91,109.20 to $113,895.60 a year
Company: TTC
Who Should Apply: You must have a college diploma or university degree in a related discipline like electrical or computer engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Registration with Professional Engineers Ontario and certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists are assets.
You need experience testing and commissioning signalling systems. Experience with the operation of signalling systems is an asset.
Also, technical experience with computer networking and system administration (including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server operating environments), virtualization, and programming and scripting in Bash, Python, C, and JavaScript.
Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, methods, practices and measurements is required.
You must also have working knowledge of subway signalling design principles, signalling equipment, associated electronic testing equipment, vital and non-vital systems and other subway signalling equipment.
It's required that you have knowledge of computers and software applications such as Bentley MicroStation CADD and Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
Technical, analytical, problem-solving, verbal communication and engineering report writing skills are required.
You must also have knowledge of the Ontario Electric Safety Code, AREMA Communications & Signals Manual of Recommended Practices, CENELEC, TTC standards, CSA standards and other applicable codes and standards.
The deadline to apply is October 29, 2026.
General Millwright, Machine Shop
Salary: $46.27 an hour, plus a $1.25 per hour skilled trade premium
Company: TTC
Who Should Apply: You must have a Certificate of Apprenticeship in Industrial Mechanical (Millwright) and a valid Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), License 433A.
A valid Ontario Class G driver's license with the ability to obtain a DZ license is required.
You also need basic knowledge of computers and software and systems related to the work, such as Maximo, Word, and Excel.
The deadline to apply is October 28, 2026.
Foreperson, Subway Track
Salary: $104,124.80 to $130,166.40 a year
Company: TTC
Who Should Apply: You must have completed a technical high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a civil technologist diploma and supervisory experience in a related field is an asset.
You need experience working in a leadhand capacity related to track maintenance, repair, replacement and construction, and a valid Ontario Class G driver's license with the ability to obtain a Class D license with a Z endorsement.
Also, you must have knowledge of:
- track and road inspection, construction, maintenance and repair standards, procedures and practices
- related trades
- budgeting principles
Proficiency with computers and relevant software applications, such as word processors, databases and scheduling tools, is an asset.
You also need organizational, communication, mathematical, reading, writing, and blueprint comprehension skills.
The ability to plan, assign and direct the activities of a unionized group of skilled technical employees is required.
The deadline to apply is November 1, 2026.
Planner
Salary: $100,318.40 to $125,434.40 a year
Company: TTC
Who Should Apply: You must have a college diploma or university degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Also, experience analyzing construction schedules involving complex projects and an understanding of tactical construction restraints of construction projects is required.
You need to have knowledge of:
- project management principles, preventative maintenance/ construction and state of good repair projects
- enterprise asset management software
- relevant legislation and policies (including the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and environmental compliance)
- budgeting process and transit track network
Organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, verbal communication, and technical report writing skills are required.
You need to be proficient in using a computer, Microsoft applications, Maximo, Microsoft Project scheduling software applications, databases and spreadsheet automation.
The deadline to apply is October 28, 2026.
General Millwright
Salary: $38.02 to $49.37 an hour, plus a $1.75 per hour skilled trade premium
Company: TTC
Who Should Apply: You must have completed Grade 12 or its equivalent and a valid Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certificate of Qualification.
One year of experience working with a variety of complex hydraulic systems such as load and power sensing systems, variable volume systems, hydrostatic components, servo-proportional valves and programmable logic control systems is preferred.
Also, experience with the maintenance of a large variety of shop equipment is required.
You need a valid Ontario Class G driver's license with the ability to obtain a DZ.
The ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions is required.
You must have general knowledge of shop practices, with the ability to propose improvements to maintenance procedures, and working knowledge of industrial electrical and electronic systems.
The deadline to apply is October 31, 2026.
Foreperson, Overhead
Salary: $114,649.60 to $143,353.60 a year
Company: TTC
Who Should Apply: You must have completed a formalized apprenticeship in an electrical/electronic discipline.
Knowledge of the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical traction power cables and overhead suspension systems, track switch systems and associated equipment systems is required.
You need an understanding of applicable regulations governing the maintenance of rail vehicles, applicable environmental regulations, and relevant policies, legislation and regulations related to the work.
The ability to plan, assign and direct the activities of a unionized group of skilled technical employees is required.
Also, you need problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
You must have a valid Ontario Class G license and a DZ license.
The deadline to apply is October 29, 2026.
Landscaper
Salary: $26.36 to $34.09 an hour
Company: TTC
Who Should Apply: You must have training normally obtained through the completion of Grade 10.
Knowledge of planting, pruning and cutting grass, trees, shrubs and flowers, and mechanical equipment like lawn mowers that's normally acquired through one year of experience in the landscaping field is required.
You need a valid Ontario Class G driver's license.
The ability to read and interpret property drawings and blueprints, comprehend verbal and written instructions, and follow published operating/safety rules and regulations is required.
The deadline to apply is November 2, 2026.
Senior Engineer, Design and Standards
Salary: $115,570 to $144,526.20 a year
Company: TTC
Who Should Apply: A university degree in civil or mechanical engineering is required.
You must be a registered professional engineer in Ontario. Registration with the Project Management Institute is an asset.
Knowledge of engineering principles, methods and practices related to track design, track-related structures and the associated right-of-way is required.
The ability to plan and coordinate the work of employees while overseeing the development of new track components and standards is also needed.
You must have analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical report writing skills.
Also, you need to be proficient with computers and general engineering software.
The deadline to apply is October 27, 2026.
Labourer, Buildings
Salary: $26.36 to $34.09 an hour
Company: TTC
Who Should Apply: Previous basic construction experience is preferred but not required.
You must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
The deadline to apply is November 2, 2026.
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Des films à 3 $ débarquent dans 26 cinémas du Québec : Voici quand et comment en profiter
Un billet de cinéma au prix d’un café? On dit oui. 🍿
Rien de mieux qu’une sortie au cinéma pour décrocher un peu, surtout quand le froid s’installe et que les jours deviennent plus gris. Mais il faut le dire, entre le billet, le popcorn et la liqueur, la facture peut grimper pas mal vite. Bonne nouvelle : dès cet automne, plusieurs salles au Québec vont te faire économiser sur une bonne partie de ta sortie avec des projections à 3 $, taxes incluses.
À lire également : Des films sont à seulement 3,99 $ dans certains Cineplex du Québec en octobre
Dans le cadre du projet pilote Les dimanches Aime ton cinéma, 26 cinémas indépendants du Québec offriront des places à mini-prix dès le 8 novembre 2026, pour aller voir des films québécois tous les deuxièmes dimanches du mois.
L’initiative est lancée par la Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), en collaboration avec Aime ton cinéma. Côté programmation, chaque salle choisit ses films selon ce qu’elle a à l’affiche. Tu ne trouveras donc pas forcément les mêmes titres à Rimouski qu’à Montréal, ce qui ajoute un côté unique à cette sortie.
Pour te procurer une place, tout se passe sur le site lesdimanches.aimetoncinema.ca, et seulement là. Pas besoin de te créer un compte, mais tu ne pourras pas acheter plus de deux billets. Ils seront mis en vente quelques jours avant chaque dimanche, et comme les sièges sont limités, mieux vaut ne pas trop attendre.
Sache que pour chaque billet vendu, la SODEC rembourse la salle au tarif habituel. L’idée, c’est d’attirer du nouveau monde vers les œuvres d’ici tout en donnant un coup de main aux salles et aux distributeurs.
« Grâce à une programmation qui saura rejoindre tous les goûts et tous les âges, notamment les jeunes, nous espérons faire découvrir, ou redécouvrir, toute la richesse et la diversité du cinéma québécois », a souligné Louise Lantagne, présidente-directrice générale de la SODEC, par voie de communiqué.
Le projet s’inspire de la campagne belge J’peux pas, j’ai cinéma, qui propose elle aussi des séances à prix symbolique pour faire rayonner le cinéma national.
Voici les cinémas participants :
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Cinéma Amos - Amos
Cinéma Capitol Val-d’Or - Val-d’Or
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Cinéma Dégelis - Dégelis
Cinéma Princesse - Rivière-du-Loup
Cinéma Lido Rimouski - Rimouski
Capitale-Nationale
Cinéma Beaumont - Québec
Cinéma Cartier - Québec
Cinéma Alouette - Saint-Raymond
Chaudière-Appalaches
Cinéma Lumière - Sainte-Marie
Estrie
Cinéma Magog - Magog
Cinéma Princesse - Cowansville
La Maison du cinéma - Sherbrooke
Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Cinéma Gaieté - Matane
Cinéma Paradiso - Chandler
Laurentides
Cinéma Carrefour du Nord - Saint-Jérôme
Cinéma Laurier - Mont-Laurier
Cinéma Saint-Eustache - Saint-Eustache
Mauricie
Cinéma Biermans - Shawinigan
Cinéma Le Tapis Rouge - Trois-Rivières
Montérégie
Cinéma Carnaval - Châteauguay
Montréal
Cinéma Beaubien - Montréal
Cinéma Du Parc - Montréal
Cinéma Public - Montréal
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Cinéma Complexe Alma - Alma
Cinéma Dolbeau - Dolbeau
Cinéma Roberval - Roberval
Que ce soit pour une sortie en famille ou une date qui ne fait pas mal au portefeuille, c’est le moment d’encourager ton cinéma de quartier. Et avec ce que tu économises sur le billet, tu peux te gâter sur le popcorn!
Les dimanches Aime ton cinéma à 3 $
Prix : 3 $ par personne, taxes incluses
Quand : Les deuxièmes dimanches du mois, du 8 novembre 2026 au 10 octobre 2027
Adresse : Dans les cinémas participants au Québec
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