Workplace Injuries

• Community rallies to restore vandalized memorial garden in Kelowna

  A memorial garden in Kelowna that was vandalized has been restored one day ahead of the National Day of Mourning event taking place on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Apr 27
  
• Worker seriously injured after possible industrial accident in southeast Calgary

  According to a Calgary Police Service spokesperson, the incident happened at an auto parts recycler at around 2:50 p.m. 

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2023
  
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• WorkSafe Saskatchewan launches new 5-year strategy to reduce injuries, fatalities

  A tri-partnership launched a new five-year strategy to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities.

  Politics

  Mar 13, 2023
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• New study shows high rates of workplace injuries in Montreal involve immigrants

  A new study from a Montreal research institute estimates that up to 80 per cent of people who are injured at work and require rehabilitation are immigrants.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022
• Suncor reducing contractor work force by 20% to improve safety, efficiency

  Since 2014, there have been at least 12 fatalities at Suncor's oilsands facilities in northern Alberta, including five since 2021.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2022
• Ministry of Labour investigates after worker seriously injured in Alderville First Nation

  According to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, a worker was injured while working on a new residential construction project on July 22.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2022
• Illuminated Hamilton sign, ceremony commemorate National Day of Mourning

  Hamilton will mark also the National Day of Mourning for workplace accidents with a 5 p.m. ceremony at the memorial located at Main Street West and Bay Street South.

  Politics

  Apr 28, 2022
• Calgary workplace incident sends 1 person to hospital with serious injuries

  EMS told Global News they responded to an incident at 1324 - 36 Ave. N.E. at around 7:40 a.m. Wednesday. It is unclear if the injuries are life-threatening at this time.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2022
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• ‘We didn’t have Gavin anymore’: The aftermath of a workplace injury

  Every year, Albertans die in workplace accidents. Thousands more are injured, but those stories rarely get told.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2021
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• Saskatchewan’s workplace total injury rate decreased by 10% in 2020: WCB

  Germain says at the end of the day what matters most is that workers stay safe on the job so they can go home to their families.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2021