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April 16, 2019
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Military shaves restrictions on women in uniform wearing ponytails

OTTAWA - The Canadian military isn't letting its hair down just yet, but for the first time, women in uniform will be allowed to wear ponytails.


Two Mi'kmaq fishermen die after oyster boat capsizes off Nova Scotia

BAYFIELD, N.S. - Two young Mi'kmaq fishermen have died after their boat capsized near Bayfield, N.S.


Working group needed to examine live performance industry, lawyer tells inquest

TORONTO - The Ontario government should form a working group to examine the processes involved in the live performance industry, including the construction of temporary stages like the one that fatally crushed a drum technician before a Radiohead show nearly seven years ago, a lawyer told a coroner's inquest Tuesday.
 
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Pair wrongfully dismissed from fire department jobs in Vernon, B.C.

VERNON, B.C. – An arbitration board says two employees were wrongfully dismissed from their jobs with the fire department in Vernon, B.C., after a videotape showed them having sexual relations in the fire chief’s office. » Read More

Man killed by heavy machinery third workplace death in Alberta this month

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. – Alberta Occupational Health and Safety is investigating a third workplace fatality in the province in about a week. » Read More

 
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Bradley Earns Well Workplace Award by Wellness Council of America

Menomonee Falls, Wis. (March 11, 2019) – The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA), with local affiliate Wellness Council of Wisconsin, recently presented its Gold-level Well Workplace Award to Bradley Corporation, manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixtures and equipment for more than 95 years. The Gold Well Workplace Award recognizes organizations that make a commitment to the health and well being of their employees. » Read More