By Hope Lompe | Canada’s National Observer Temporary foreign worker (TFW) permit holders are on the rise in Canada’s forestry industry, thanks to …
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FeaturedImmigration
Poilievre pressed on migrant workers’ rights, housing affordability during visit to Niagara
By Richard Wright | The Lake Report Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was in Niagara-on-the-Lake Thursday, August 8, making a stump speech at …
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No injuries have been reported after a fire at a historic plywood mill over the weekend. A fire broke out at the …
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CompensationFeaturedLabour Relations
Salaries in new contract for Manitoba public school teachers ‘astronomical’: Professor
Manitoba’s first mega-contract for public school teachers will raise general wages by more than 12 per cent and establish a standardized salary …
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Weekend Read
An enterprising five-year-old raised nearly $250 at his lemonade stand — and had a surprise customer
On Tuesday night, Katy Hager posted in a neighbourhood Facebook group that her five-year-old son, Noah, was planning a lemonade stand the …
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Nine weeks after walking off the job, 200-plus workers at a defence industry supplier in Ingersoll, Ont., will return to work after …
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Albertans seek legitimate and effective ways to support Jasper residents
Thousands of Albertans emotionally tied to a unique mountain town are looking for ways to help in its time of need. But …
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The City of Stratford’s respectful workplace policy will be reviewed, but it will not be suspended – despite one councillor’s push to …
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City council in Stratford, Ont., approved three new human resources (HR) positions at the July 22 council meeting, a huge expansion for the small department. …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
WorkSafeNB investigating after death at wind turbine project near Sussex
WorkSafeNB is investigating after a person died Thursday at a construction site for a turbine project east of Sussex. A subcontractor working …