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 …
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Labour Relations
‘I do not blame them’: Springwater, Ont., library staff unionize in response to council
Employees at Springwater Township’s public library are joining a union, a move they say was precipitated by the treatment they received from …
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Employment LawFeatured
Former worker suing Town of Cochrane, Ont., for $1.1 million, claims mayor ‘forced’ him to resign
A former senior employee at the Town of Cochrane is suing the municipality for $1.1 million, claiming he was “forced to resign”… …
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FeaturedLabour Shortages
Shallow staffing: Lifeguard shortage means the public pool in Nipigon, Ont., can’t open this summer
The time has come to trade the pool for Lake Superior. In a post made to their Facebook page, the township of Nipigon announced… …
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Government Policy & Budgets
$2.2 billion territorial budget proposes job cuts for Northwest Territories
On May 24, GNWT Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek announced the 2024-25 territorial budget, totalling $2.2 billion and, potentially, 91 fewer public …
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Batchewana First Nation (BFN), located near Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., is adopting a four-day work week with the hope of creating a “healthier… …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionTraining & Development
Employment program makes an impact on Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan
A highly successful pre-employment program geared toward the mining industry is making big waves on one local First Nation. The Canadian Institute of Mining awarded the …
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Sault Ste. Marie paramedics took to the streets Tuesday afternoon to better inform the public of the challenges they are facing on …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Workplace injury pay in Ontario now applies to foreign workers – even if they return home
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s new measures to help foreign agricultural workers recover from an on-the-job-injury is a good move, but… …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
Manitoba mine rescue competition showcases dedication to safety and preparedness
The Manitoba Provincial Mine Rescue Competition held on May 26-27, 2023, in Thompson, was a testament to the dedication and preparedness of …
