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Four Hydro One employees killed in helicopter crash in eastern Ontario

With little daylight at their disposal and a deep freeze setting in late Thursday, investigators quickly scoured the wreckage of a deadly helicopter crash in eastern Ontario. » Read More

Mental health facility fined after patient stabs two staff members

A high-security mental health facility has been fined by the Ontario government for failing to protect its employees after a patient stabbed two workers with a screwdriver. » Read More

Companies fret about hazy rules around pot use

Once recreational cannabis use becomes legal, taking a “smoke break” at work could suddenly become much more complicated. » Read More

Alberta legislature wraps up sitting with new rules on worker’s rights, elections

Lawmakers at the Alberta legislature have wrapped up a fall sitting that included major legislation and a significant reconfiguration of the political landscape. » Read More

Headlines

Alberta MLA says he regrets firing woman after she made sex harassment complaint

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Faulty rollover bar prompts recall of small utility tractors

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Farm company investigating carbon monoxide exposure that affected 43 workers

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Woman files complaint saying workplace forced her to be around alleged abuser

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Featured Story

Precious Cargo

Transporting valuables is a dangerous business. The mounting pressure to stay profitable and competitive aside, the armoured-truck industry’s move towards the controversial “alloff model” has not only raised eyebrows, but also revived the debate of how to keep both the cargo and its guardians safe. » Read More

A Deadly Legacy

The federal government is moving towards a full ban on asbestos and asbestos-containing products by the end of 2017. » Read More

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Sportsnet women felt they were expected to “deal with” Zaun’s offensive comments

Sportsnet’s firing of baseball analyst Gregg Zaun came as no surprise to some of the network’s female staffers. What they could not understand was why it took so long. » Read More

Some companies taking steps to curb inappropriate behaviour at office parties: expert

Heightened awareness of workplace sexual harassment in the wake of recent allegations is leading some Canadian companies to take steps to limit potentially inappropriate behaviour as they plan office holiday parties, some human resources experts say. » Read More

Product News

Winter Is Coming – Make Sure You Are “AccuWeather Ready” with Critical Safety Information

AccuWeather Global Weather Center — November 17, 2017 — The world’s largest, fastest-growing and most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings wants you to get “AccuWeather Ready” for winter by visiting AccuWeather.com/ready. » Read More