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What to know about the Bald Range fire and B.C.’s wildfire emergency

Lindsey Cole — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:16:22 +0000

SUMMERLAND, B.C. – Here are key facts about the Bald Range wildfire that exploded within hours of its detection in British Columbia’s south Okanagan region on Aug. 7. B.C. officials declared a provincewide state of emergency the next day, with Premier David Eby saying it marked a significant shift in the province’s wildfire season. The […]

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WorkSafeBC: Employers urged to review wildfire evacuation plans

Lindsey Cole — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:13:46 +0000

RICHMOND, B.C. — As wildfires continue to rip through parts of B.C., causing massive damages, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers to review their emergency evacuation plans and prepare for situations where workers may need to evacuate a workplace quickly. “Employers should understand the risks that may impact their workplaces and ensure they have appropriate emergency procedures […]

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Company fined $132,000 after scaffolding fall

wp-poster — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:17:02 +0000

REDWATER, ALTA. – An industrial services company has been fined $132,000 in relation to a workplace injury incident that occurred in 2023. According to a release, on July 30, Brock Canada Field Services Ltd. pleaded guilty in the Fort Saskatchewan Court of Justice to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to ensure […]

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Oilfield services company penalized $100,000 for workplace injury

wp-poster — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:17 +0000

RED DEER, ALTA. — On July 20, Par Energy Services Inc. pleaded guilty in the Red Deer Court of Justice to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code for failing to ensure the health and safety of a worker. The charges stem from an incident involving the company and Savanna Drilling Corp. […]

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Special to the JOC: Are your employees prepared for a driving emergency?

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:05:21 +0000

If a work-related motor vehicle incident happens, the first few minutes afterwards are critical. Employers need to train employees on their policy and procedures for driving-related emergencies on the job. Driving can be the riskiest thing employees do at work, even if they only do it occasionally. Employers are responsible for the safety of employees […]

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‘Tragedy Forgotten: Dresden 1957’ exhibit brings history back to Chatham-Kent and beyond

wp-poster — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:10:42 +0000

CHATHAM, ONT. – This August, Tragedy Forgotten: Dresden 1957 is coming to Chatham-Kent as a week-long storefront exhibit at Turns & Tales, along with a special film presentation at the Capitol Theatre on Aug. 14, the anniversary of the excavation collapse that took the lives of six Dutch immigrant workers in 1957. The exhibit opens […]

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New research affirms construction workers disproportionately affected by opioid deaths

wp-poster — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:15:02 +0000

TORONTO — Researchers hope a new report examining the occupations of people who have died of opioid overdoses in Ontario raises awareness about the breadth of the population affected by the drug epidemic. The study found that more than a third of opioid-related deaths between 2018 and 2024 where the person’s occupation was known were […]

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Hotel operator fined more than $620,000 for asbestos infractions

wp-poster — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:15:22 +0000

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – Hotel operator Northland Properties Corporation was fined $624,051.48 by WorkSafeBC in May in relation to several asbestos and lead violations. According to a penalty notice, the firm was renovating one its locations in Williams Lake, B.C. When WorkSafeBC inspected the site and observed debris from drywall, an identified asbestos-containing material (ACM) […]

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Ontario advancing harmonized national health and safety standards for construction workers

wp-poster — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:51 +0000

There’s no time for a summer lull for Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) policy advisers taking the next steps to advance harmonized interprovincial health and safety standards for construction workers. In April, labour ministers from across Canada endorsed a workplan with accelerated timelines to harmonize the health and safety accreditation required by the construction trades […]

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Home Hardware Stores Limited fined $75,000 after worker injured in fall

wp-poster — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:10:42 +0000

ST. JACOBS, ONT. – Retailer Home Hardware Stores Limited of St. Jacobs, Ont. has been fined after a worker was critically injured in a November 2023 incident. According to an Ontario court bulletin, on Nov. 3, 2023, a worker responsible for the fire management system was monitoring the water level in a reservoir in the basement […]

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Fires from coast to coast: A look at the wildfire situation across the country

Lindsey Cole — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:24:59 +0000

Wildfires are burning in several provinces, forcing thousands of people from their homes. Smoke from those fires is choking out millions in major cities across North America. Here’s a brief look at what is happening in different parts of the country:   ONTARIO Dozens of forest fires continue to burn across the northern part of the […]

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BC 1 Call and BC Landscape & Nursery Association sign MOU

wp-poster — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:10:16 +0000

VANCOUVER — BC One Call Limited (BC 1 Call) and the BC Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration on industry education, excavation safety, damage prevention and underground infrastructure protection. Landscape professionals and nurseries routinely undertake ground disturbance as part of installing and maintaining landscapes, irrigation systems, […]

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