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Nov. 8, 2018
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Cargo plane goes off runway on landing in Halifax, sending four crew to hospital

HALIFAX - A 747 cargo plane went off the runway while landing early Wednesday at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, leaving a trail of debris and sending four crew to hospital.


Most Canadian firms not tracking gender pay gap, advancement rates: report

The majority of Canadian companies are not closely watching differences in pay or advancement between men and women and other key measures of progress, according to a report on gender equality in corporate Canada and the U.S.


No major injuries after explosion at Halifax industrial park, fire service says

HALIFAX - There were no major injuries after a silo roof explosion in the Burnside industrial park on Monday, the Halifax fire department says.
 
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Brave New World

In 1942, science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov set out three laws of robotics, one of which says that “a robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.” Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics have been a part of science fiction for decades, but it is now coming closer to making major inroads in workplaces across Canada. » Read More
 
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Cannabis in the workplace: We need an accurate measure of impairment

Now that marijuana is legal in Canada for recreational purposes, one question hanging in the air is whether more Canadians will smoke weed on their way to work, or step out to purchase it during their coffee break. » Read More

McGill research finds significant driving impairment 5 hours after cannabis use

MONTREAL – Driving under the influence of cannabis remains dangerous even five hours after use, a new study by McGill University researchers has found. » Read More

 
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Honeywell launches Uvex Avatar™ OTG Safety Eyewear to protect industrial workers

Nov 16, 2018 — Honeywell announced today it has launched Uvex Avatar™ OTG safety eyewear, a new over-the-glass style designed to meet the changing needs of the U.S. workforce. » Read More