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The LCBO workers could be on strike by midnight tonight if no contract is reached.

OPSEU and management are currently at the bargaining table trying to hammer out an agreement.

Lori Cheyne is President of OPSEU local 165 and a part-time worker at the LCBO in Tavistock.

She explains that the treatment of casual workers at the liquor store is a major issue in the current negotiations.

Cheyne says it’s also very difficult for part time LCBO workers to get second jobs.

Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa says there isn’t any money for increased wages but Cheyne disagrees.

Cheyne remains hopeful that a good contract can be reached without a strike.

A strike would be the first labour stoppage at the LCBO in 87 years.

More information can be found at the OPSEU website.

The Fifth Inspiration Awards event is set for Tuesday, May 28^th.

Healthcare professionals and caregivers will be honoured at the Mitchell Community Centre.

The Huron Perth Area Providers Council has collected nominations for those who have shown accomplishments, dedication and commitment to their profession.

Nominations were made for Rookie of the Year, Quality in Service, Most Valuable Player, Team Award, Inter Occupational Work Award, Growth and Fulfillment Award, Life Time Achievement Award, Youth Engagement Award, and the Inspiration Award!

Scholarships will also be handed out.

Sponsors for the event are HealthKick, County of Huron, MediSystem, and the Huron Perth Area Providers Council.

For more information on the event and for tickets contact Sue Veraart at 519-272-8210, ext. 2733 or E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tickets are on sale until May 16^th!

The Stratford Festival will attempt to set a Guinness World Record today.

They will try to achieve the greatest number of pinball machines being played simultaneously at a single venue in Toronto.

Pinballapalooza will also feature live performances by the cast of 'Tommy'.

The event will take place at the First Canadian Place in Toronto from 9:00am to 6:00pm with the record attempt at 12:40pm.

A legendary rocker made a cameo appearance last night at the preview performance of 'Tommy'.

Pete Townshend of The Who attended the production at the Avon Theatre and was on stage for the curtain call.

'Tommy' is based on music by 'The Who' and is directed by Des McAnuff.

'Tommy', now in previews at the Festival's Avon Theatre, opens May 30^th and runs until October 19^th.

Tickets are available through the box office at 1-800-567-1600 or online at the Stratford Festival website.