Housekeeping

• 52 years keeping it clean: Fredericton housekeeping executive brings home national award

  A New Brunswick woman has been named employee of the year by Tourism Canada for her 52 years in hotel housekeeping.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2023
  
• Quebec worker awarded more than $12K after being fired for taking sick leave

  Quebec's administrative labour tribunal wrote in its decision that the woman's employer went so far as to take her doctor's note and throw the paper in her direction.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
  
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• B.C. to phase out private contracts in acute care facilities around the province

  Workers employed by private contractors that provide housekeeping and food services at acute health-care facilities in B.C. will have their employment returned to the government.

  Health

  Aug 30, 2021
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• Your washing machine may be harbouring bacteria — here’s how to clean it

  The way we wash our clothes today is different than in the past, and it's making it easier for bacteria to call your washing machine home.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 2, 2018
• Edmonton woman worries AHS decision will threaten her independence

  Alberta Health Services plans to abruptly halt a housekeeping service used by an Edmonton woman who lives with dystonia. She said AHS hasn't given her a clear reason why.

  Health

  Jan 25, 2017
• Found between the sheets: note left in bed sparks hotel horror stories

  Have you ever noticed anything disgusting in your hotel room? Some travellers have apparently found everything from dirty underwear to bodily fluids.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 8, 2016
• Don’t touch the remote: Study reveals dirtiest spots in hotel rooms

  Having trouble deciding between a three and four star hotel? You may want to save your money. Four-star hotel rooms appear to have the most germs.

  Consumer

  Jan 21, 2016
• Involved in an at-fault car accident? You are still entitled to benefits

  This can include caregiver benefits or income replacement.

  Consumer

  Feb 27, 2014