by CJ GoaterThe Ontario government is set to introduce legislation that would, if passed, support injured workers by enabling “super indexing” which increases benefits from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board above the annual inflation rate. The proposed “super-indexing” amendments to the Workplace...
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by Caitlin SnowHalifax Regional Municipality has launched a Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry. The city says it’s a self-referral list for those without 24 hours support, and have difficulty with the following: Mobility Vision impairment Hearing impairment Developmental disabilities Cognitive impairment...
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by NewsA warrant is out for a man in relation to incidents of intimate partner violence. Ralph Martell, 32, is facing various charges including assault with a weapon , assault and 11 counts of breaching release conditions. Police believe he may be living in Pictou County. The charges stem from alleged...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ford government is improving cancer coverage for firefighters and fire investigators by lowering the duration of employment needed to receive automatic compensation for a diagnosis of esophageal cancer from 25 to 15 years. This means a firefighter with 24 years of service would no longer...
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by Evan TaylorIn response to the pressing need to assist the unhoused population during the harsh winter months, the Department of Community Services has announced the establishment of a new shelter in Bridgewater, set to serve individuals in Bridgewater and Lunenburg County. Operated by the South Shore Open...
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by Evan TaylorPremier Tim Houston presented the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery to four exceptional individuals from our province during a ceremony in Halifax. Talbot Boyer of Dartmouth, Scott Buchanan of Baddeck, Adam Lefort of Grand Étang, and Robert McGregor of Economy were recognized for their remarkable...
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Five more community members are being invested in the Order of New Brunswick. The 2023 inductees are: Catherine Akagi, from Saint Andrews, for her outstanding commitment to education, her advocacy for First Nations and her extraordinary community engagement. J.W. Bud Bird, from Fredericton, for...
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by Brad PerryIrving Oil has a new source of renewable natural gas for its operations in New Brunswick. The company has signed a 10-year deal with Alberta-based Grow the Energy Circle Ltd. It will supply up to 60,000 gigajoules of renewable natural gas through existing pipelines. “We believe renewable natural...
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by NewsThe Prime Minister is calling for a humanitarian pause in the Middle East one month after the war between Israel and Hamas began. Justin Trudeau said the rise in antisemitism in Canada amid the conflict, is terrifying. “Molotov cocktails thrown at synagogues…horrific threats of violence...
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by Caitlin SnowA 72-hour strike notice from IMP Aerospace. The members work as airframe mechanics, avionics technicians, aircraft painters, cable assemblers, stores controllers, electronic techs, and maintenance workers. “Taking more than 320 workers out on strike and impacting those families is never an easy...
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