Preliminary talks resume between CBC and union

TORONTO – Preliminary talks resume today between the CBC and the Canadian Media Guild, aimed at ending the more than two-week-old lockout that is mainly about wages and contracting out. The corporation says chief negotiators from both sides “have had some meaningful contact over the last few days” and will start to discuss unresolved issues. Representatives are meeting in smaller groups “to enable more focused, committed discussion between the parties,” the broadcaster says. “CBC welcomes this opportunity to get back to the table to continue discussions with the CMG on all of the outstanding issues so we can work toward...