Man, 69, charged for alleged assault of Moncton nurse appears in court
Bruce Randolph “Randy” Van Horlick of Acadieville, N.B., is facing one count of assault causing bodily harm. Continue reading
Workplace Violence
Nearly 90% of Ontario long-term care staff experience violence: reports
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A poll has found that more than half of long-term care staff experience at least one incident of physical violence each week. Continue reading
Research finds most Ontario long-term care staff face workplace violence
Researchers point to more staffing and increased funding as potential solutions for problems facing Ontario long-term care homes. Continue reading
Employee accused of assaulting manager at Cobourg business
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say an employee is accused of assaulting a manager at a Cobourg business. Continue reading
Workplace violence, staff shortage talks dominate N.S. Nurses Union AGM
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
Continued concerns of overworked staff and on the job danger remain top of mind for Nova Scotia nurses at their Annual General Meeting. Continue reading
Revamped workplace rules to make it easier for Albertans to refuse unsafe work
Workers would have the right to refuse dangerous work under new job site rules proposed by the Alberta government. Continue reading
‘Is he going to hit me?’ Government executive abused staff, watchdog confirms
A federal watchdog says a high-ranking executive who worked at the Public Health Agency of Canada should face disciplinary action after screaming, swearing and reducing employees to tears. Continue reading
Legislation needed to prevent workplace violence: NB Nurses Union
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The New Brunswick Nurses Union is urging the government to follow the lead of other provinces and institute legislation that will prevent workplace violence. Continue reading
Union calls for changes to NB legislation to combat violence against nurses
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Three nurses were allegedly assaulted at the Saint John Regional Hospital this week. Continue reading
Ontario invests $1.7M to train waiters on workplace sexual violence prevention
Ontario is launching a $1.7-million program to train bartenders and servers how to identify and intervene in instances of sexual violence and harassment among employees and customers. Continue reading