Construction Workers
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Canada is losing tens of thousands of constructions jobsDespite a housing shortage in Canada and a boost for immigration for those working in skilled trades, construction has lost more jobs than all major sectors.CanadaAug 10, 2023
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Kingston-area skills competition aimed at generating student interest in tradesThe government estimates 700,000 trades workers will have retired by 2028. The Limestone skills competition aims to expose students to skilled trade careers amid a labour shortage.CanadaFeb 27, 2023
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Labour minister visits Hamilton, calls construction worker shortage a ‘top priority’Seamus O'Regan has toured a job site in downtown Hamilton, where the Labourers International Union of North America (LIUNA) is building almost 600 rental units.PoliticsJul 13, 2022
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Workers allowed back on site of fatal London, Ont., partial building collapseWork is allowed to continue at the Nest on Wonderland, roughly two months after a partial building collapse in southwest London that left two people dead.CanadaFeb 17, 2021
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Lethbridge resident frustrated by city sewer work, wants efficiency for taxpayersWest Lethbridge resident Michael Shideler says he's frustrated by how long it took city workers to fix a sunken pipe in front of his home.NewsJan 27, 2021
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City of Saskatoon unveils new vehicles to keep workers safer following accidentsThe City of Saskatoon has brought in new vehicles to help keep workers safe, after incidents where workers were nearly killed by distracted or impaired drivers.CanadaJul 15, 2020
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Man charged after allegedly threatening to shoot construction worker in LondonLondon police have charged a 33-year-old man with assault with a weapon and pointing a firearm after an alleged incident involving construction workers.CrimeMay 7, 2020
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B.C. construction workers concerned about sanitation amid coronavirus outbreakSeveral workers have called Global News, saying there is little to no hand sanitizer or hot water and soap for handwashing.HealthMar 19, 2020
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2 injured after roof collapses on Blainville construction siteThe Blainville fire department said there were five construction workers on site but only two were injured, including one who suffered a serious head injury.NewsJan 20, 2020
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Conflicting speed signs in constriction zone leaving Calgary drivers confusedDrivers in southwest Calgary have been left confused after conflicting speed signs were posted in a construction zone.CanadaSep 20, 2019
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