Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe declared a provincial state of emergency Thursday as wildfires continue to spread across the province, forcing 15 communities …
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FeaturedRecruitment
Record number of applicants to join BC Wildfire Service ahead of fire season
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe BC Wildfire Service has received a record number of applications ahead of the 2025 wildfire season, as the province ramps up …
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FeaturedLegislation & ComplianceWorkplace Safety & OHS
Proposed changes to Saskatchewan’s Workers’ Compensation Act would extend cancer coverage to wildland firefighters
The Saskatchewan government introduced amendments to The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013 on Wednesday that, if passed, would extend presumptive cancer coverage to wildland firefighters. …
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By Christopher Reynolds Canadian National Railway Co. felt the heat of wildfires and labour disputes last quarter, as the company looks to rebound …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsPensions
B.C. firefighters to receive earlier pension benefits under new agreement
British Columbia and the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) have reached an agreement-in-principle that will allow wildland firefighters to access their pensions …
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After labouring for months to bring one of Jasper’s newest business concepts to life, the owners of The Peacock Cork & Fork …
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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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Corporate Social ResponsibilityFeatured
Calgary tech company offers workspace to Jasper wildfire evacuees
Showpass, a Calgary-based tech company, is providing workspace for individuals displaced by the recent wildfires in Jasper and surrounding areas. The company’s …
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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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Workplace Safety & OHS
WorkSafeBC urges employers to prepare for extreme heat, wildfire smoke this summer
With summer approaching, WorkSafeBC is urging employers to take proactive measures to protect workers from the dangers of extreme heat and wildfire …