GM takes $6B hit from changing EV, emissions policies
General Motors records massive $6 billion in charges as government electric vehicle incentives are cut and emissions standards fade. Explore the financial impact on the auto giant.
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GM hit with $6B charges amid shifting EV, emissions policies
General Motors takes a massive $6 billion financial hit due to reduced electric vehicle incentives and fading emissions standards. Explore the details and implications for the auto industry.
Man dies in Vaughan industrial accident, investigation launched
Ontario's Ministry of Labour is investigating after a worker died in an industrial accident in Vaughan on January 9, 2026. Get the latest details on the ongoing probe.
EllisDon Expands Mandatory Hard Hat Rules to All Site Personnel
EllisDon enforces new safety rule: all personnel on its worksites must wear CSA/ANSI Type 2 hard hats with chin straps starting Jan 1, 2026. A move to cut traumatic head injuries.
Worker's Death in Montreal Linked to Training Failure
A Quebec safety board investigation found a fatal workplace accident in Montreal North resulted from insufficient training and safety instructions. Read the full report.
Alberta wage theft soars to $3.7 million in 2025
Alberta courts issued 400 judgments for unpaid wages in 2025, leaving workers owed a staggering $3.7 million—an 84% increase from the previous year. Discover which companies are the biggest violators.
Quebec workplace fatalities rose last year, data shows
New data reveals a concerning rise in workplace fatalities across Quebec in 2024. Read the full report and analysis on the state of occupational safety.
Quebec school staff face rising violence, unions warn
Unions report a disturbing increase in violence against Quebec school support staff, leading some to quit. Learn about the growing crisis in education.
New tip, sick leave laws now in effect in Saskatchewan
Significant employment law changes are now active in Saskatchewan, affecting how workers receive tips and access paid sick leave. Learn what the new regulations mean for employees and employers across the province.
New Saskatchewan rules protect tips, expand sick leave
Saskatchewan's new employment standards took effect Jan. 1, 2026, banning employers from withholding tips and changing sick leave rules. Learn about the key changes for workers.
3 Toronto driving schools have licences revoked in 2025
Three Toronto driving schools had their operating licences revoked this year for failing to meet provincial standards. Learn about the Ministry of Transportation's audit process and the broader context of licence revocations in Ontario.
Cannabix Secures First Australian Order for Breathalyzer Tech
Vancouver's Cannabix Technologies receives its first international distributor order for its BreathLogix alcohol screening devices from Australia, marking a key expansion for its workplace safety technology.
Only 52% of high-volume government services met standards
A Treasury Board report reveals a decline in federal service performance, with under half of high-volume services meeting internal standards last year. Read the details and analysis.
Montreal yoga teacher fights harmful beauty standards
A Montreal yoga instructor, grieving the loss of her sister to an eating disorder, is challenging toxic 'skinny culture' and redefining health. Read her powerful story.
Abbotsford developer fined $80K for safety violations
A Fraser Valley developer was sentenced to an $80,500 fine and two years probation for serious safety infractions that endangered workers at an Abbotsford construction site. Read the full details.
Sask. Firm Fined $8K for 2023 Workplace Injury
A Saskatchewan contracting company pleaded guilty and was fined $8,000 in provincial court following a 2023 incident where a worker fell from a ladder. Learn the details of the workplace safety violation.
B.C. developer fined $80K for safety violations
A British Columbia developer faces an $80,000 penalty for serious workplace safety breaches and failing to comply with a stop-work order. Learn the details of the enforcement action.
Worker dies in Sask. potash mine, ID'd as loving father
Tyrone McLeod, a 41-year-old mine operator and father of two, died in a fall of ground incident at Mosaic's K3 mine in Esterhazy. The union vows to fight for justice as investigations begin.
Foreign worker crushed in Montreal construction site failure
A CNESST investigation reveals fatal 2023 accident occurred due to a complete lack of safety protocols, training, and qualified supervision on a Montreal North construction site. Read the shocking findings.
Report: No training, safety gear before fatal Montreal collapse
A new report details the lack of training and safety equipment for temporary foreign workers before a fatal workplace collapse in Montreal. Read the investigation's findings.
Worker identified in fatal Mosaic potash mine incident
Tyrone McLeod has been identified as the worker involved in a fatal incident at Mosaic’s K3 potash mine near Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. The community mourns a father and colleague.
Sask. company fined $40K for workplace glass panel injury
A Saskatchewan advertising company faces a $40,000 fine after a worker was seriously injured by falling glass panels. Learn about the safety violations and legal consequences.
Workers warned colleague before fatal Oak Bay SUV crash
A 52-year-old father was killed instantly when an SUV veered into a park. Coworkers tried to alert him moments before the tragic incident in Oak Bay, B.C. Read the full investigation details.
Industrial Accident Injures Worker at Toronto Construction Site
A worker was seriously injured in an industrial accident at a Toronto construction site Thursday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene as an investigation begins.
Edmonton Humane Society earns national accreditation first in West
The Edmonton Humane Society achieves a major milestone as the first animal shelter in Western Canada to receive national accreditation. Learn what this means for animal welfare standards in Alberta and beyond.
Companies, supervisor fined $216K after workplace injury
An oil and gas company, an engineering firm, and a supervisor face $216,000 in penalties after a worker was seriously injured. A creative sentence directs $116,000 to Red Deer Polytechnic for safety training.
Alberta Companies Fined for Workplace Injury
Two Alberta companies and a supervisor face significant fines following a serious injury at an oil and gas site. Read the full details of the court's decision and its implications for workplace safety.
Life-Altering Injuries in East York Industrial Accident
A woman sustained severe, life-changing injuries in an industrial accident in East York, Toronto, on Tuesday night. The incident is under investigation.
Fatal Incident at Mosaic K3 Potash Mine in Saskatchewan
A Mosaic Company employee died in a fall of ground incident at the K3 potash facility near Esterhazy, Sask. Mining is halted as an investigation begins. Read the latest details.
Waterloo slaps rental owners with nearly 300 charges
Waterloo authorities have issued close to 300 charges against rental property owners this year for bylaw violations. Discover the details and what this crackdown means for tenants and the housing market.
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