OHS Canada: eNewsletter

May 21, 2019

News

Saskatchewan introduces five day paid leave for domestic violence victims

REGINA - Saskatchewan will be offering paid leave to victims of domestic and sexual violence who require time off from work. » Read More

Nova Scotia human rights board awards over $600,000 for racist discrimination

HALIFAX - A human rights board has ordered the City of Halifax to pay almost $600,000 in damages after a former bus mechanic suffered racist discrimination. » Read More

Boy dies after being struck by tractor on Hutterite colony in eastern Alberta

DRUMHELLER, Alta. - A nine-year-old boy is dead following a farm accident in southeastern Alberta. » Read More

Headlines

Whitecaps supporters groups continue protests over abuse, harassment allegations

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Suspect arrested after vehicle crashes through Edson, Alta., building

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Halifax police, RCMP say they won't offer formal apology for street checks

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Feature news

In the Driver’s Seat

The oft-heard phrase “drive safe” is poised to take on a whole new meaning in a world of autonomous vehicles. Experts are unanimous that when mere mortals are no longer behind the wheel, roads will be safer. » Read More

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Construction accident in Alberta’s energy sector kills two workers

FOX CREEK, Alta. – A construction accident in northern Alberta has killed two workers. » Read More

Energy firm fined for explosion that killed two oilsands workers

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – The company formerly known as Nexen Energy has been fined $450,000 after pleading guilty to charges in the deaths of two oilsands workers in northern Alberta. » Read More

Product News

RCMP steps up traffic enforcement in support of roadside-worker safety

Richmond, B.C. (May 13, 2019) — The RCMP Lower Mainland District Integrated Road Safety Unit is partnering with the Work Zone Safety Alliance and WorkSafeBC to raise awareness about the risks workers face while working on or alongside the road. » Read More