‘This is B.C. vs. Canada’: Alberta has spent $23M on Keep Canada Working campaign

‘This is B.C. vs. Canada’: Alberta has spent $23M on Keep Canada Working campaign

in Jan 24, 2019

[ad_1] The Alberta government is full steam ahead on an advertising campaign trying to convince Canadians that the Trans Mountain Pipeline is a must-build project. Work began on the Keep Canada Working campaign back in January, and as recently as November, the government said it had spent $10 million on the project. But on Jan.[…]

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More City of Edmonton employees feel harassed, discriminated against; citizens increasingly part of problem: report – Edmonton

More City of Edmonton employees feel harassed, discriminated against; citizens increasingly part of problem: report – Edmonton

in Jan 24, 2019

[ad_1] A growing number of people employed by the City of Edmonton say they face harassment or experience discrimination on the job, and abuse from members of the public is a growing source of that aggravation, according to a City of Edmonton executive report released on Thursday. The 2018 City of Edmonton Employee Engagement and[…]

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Indian courts will ‘do justice’ in Jassi Sidhu honour killing case: Ujjal Dosanjh

Indian courts will ‘do justice’ in Jassi Sidhu honour killing case: Ujjal Dosanjh

in Jan 24, 2019

[ad_1] A former attorney general and premier of B.C. says he believes the Indian court system will deliver justice for a Canadian woman murdered nearly 20 years ago. Canada’s Department of Justice confirmed Thursday that the mother and uncle of Jaswinder (Jassi) Sidhu were extradited to India on Wednesday. READ MORE: Mother and uncle of[…]

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Montreal short on workers during rush to clear roads before another freeze – Montreal

Montreal short on workers during rush to clear roads before another freeze – Montreal

in Jan 24, 2019

[ad_1] The City of Montreal is shortstaffed as workers race against the clock to clear large amounts of slush and water before temperatures plummet over night once again. Weather conditions forced widespread school closures, which in turn affected blue collar workers. READ MORE: Icy conditions force widespread Montreal-area school closures “In our borough, many workers didn’t[…]

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‘We’re focusing on the most invisible of injuries’: research project targets mental health at work

‘We’re focusing on the most invisible of injuries’: research project targets mental health at work

in Jan 24, 2019

[ad_1] Cross-country research led by the University of Ottawa, backed by $1.4M in federal funding, aims to get a better sense of mental health problems on the job — and offer solutions. “Looking at issues around psychological health and safety particularly at work, the opportunities to take leaves of absence and to encourage return to[…]

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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast recap — Parkinson’s doesn’t have to be a career killer – National

When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast recap — Parkinson’s doesn’t have to be a career killer – National

in Jan 24, 2019

[ad_1] View link » In this episode for When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast, Niki Reitmayer and I talk to my colleagues and bosses about how they’re adjusting to my Parkinson’s diagnosis, get advice from my neurologist Dr. Jonathon Squires, neuropsychologist Dr. Robert Duff, and employment lawyer Lior Samfiru. I also chat with Jim Redmond about[…]

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Frontenac Paramedic Services hires 21 new recruits for Kingston area – Kingston

Frontenac Paramedic Services hires 21 new recruits for Kingston area – Kingston

in Jan 24, 2019

[ad_1] Frontenac County is on a hiring spree for paramedics, and 21 slot gacor 777 new recruits are currently undergoing training to work in the Kingston area. Mike van Hartingsveldt, superintendent of performance standards with Frontenac County, and others are currently putting the new recruits through their paces as part of a 12-day orientation period. “They’re[…]

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Toronto woman claims former employer, David’s Bridal, left her off schedule after wearing head scarf – Toronto

Toronto woman claims former employer, David’s Bridal, left her off schedule after wearing head scarf – Toronto

in Jan 23, 2019

[ad_1] Before heading out in the winter, Scarborough resident Sarah Adisa wraps her hair in a simple black scarf. “The texture of my hair, it breaks in this cold weather. I protect it unless it’s braided,” explained Adisa. She said she never imagined the wrap could cost her a job. “‘We don’t allow head wraps[…]

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