New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservative government has released a long-awaited report on sick leave that provides several options spanning the gamut from doing …
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During the Covid-19 pandemic, Paxlovid, a drug for immunocompromised individuals diagnosed with Covid, was covered by Health Canada on an emergency basis. …
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Labour Relations
‘I don’t think they take us seriously’: Sault paramedics stage rally as contract negotiations remain stalled
For the second time in three weeks, members of Unifor Local 1359 held a public rally in Sault Ste. Marie to express …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Vacations on hold for rural hospital nurses in P.E.I. as HR tries to fill positions
Health PEI has been unable to approve Kings County Memorial and Souris Hospital nurses’ vacations by an agreed deadline. HPEI’s Human Resources Department is searching …
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There are many hazards associated with wildfires, and they aren’t all external. They can still affect you even if they don’t burn …
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The Jasper newcomer story is coming soon to a theatre near you. More specifically, six short films are set to be screened …
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Most Government of Nunavut employees can expect a bump in their pay this fall when a newly announced nine per cent salary …
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A Dryden, Ont., man was severely injured in a workplace accident May 28 at Manitou Forest Products. The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, …
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FeaturedRecruitment
Municipalities team up to attract workers to northwestern Alberta with $715K campaign
A local municipal partnership is focusing on attracting workers to the Grande Prairie region. The City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande …
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Mental Health
Alberta town looks to expand PTSD coverage under workers’ comp to Community Peace Officers
Drayton Valley’s efforts to have Community Peace Officers eligible for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder coverage under Alberta’s Worker’s Compensation Act have not …