According to the memo, the WCB acknowledged that the effects of Preston Heinbigner’s exposures on the job as a firefighter led directly to his death.
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Uber calls B.C. gig-worker wages, job protections ‘unreasonable’
Ride-hailing company Uber is slamming the British Columbia government’s decision to impose minimum wages and basic labour protections for gig workers, saying the province is set to drive up costs for residents and drive down demand for local restaurants.
Teen driver clocked at 214 km/h on Mississauga highway, police say
A teenager with a G1 licence has been charged with multiple driving offences after they were clocked travelling at more than double the speed limit on a highway in the Mississauga area early Thursday morning.
Golden Jubilee Golf Tournament Celebrates Jacinta Whyte’s 50 Years of Industry Excellence While Driving Funds for Medical Research
OAKVILLE, ON, JUNE 13, 2024/insPRESS/ – As the 50th anniversary of her career in the insurance industry approached, Jacinta Whyte received congratulatory messages from a host of Ecclesiastical Insurance colleagues, business partners and customers, with many enthusiastically suggesting a gala…The post Golden Jubilee Golf Tournament Celebrates Jacinta Whyte’s 50 Years of Industry Excellence While Driving Funds for Medical Research appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Winnipeg 150 Archives Tour making stops throughout city
The City of Winnipeg is taking its history on tour in honour of its 150th anniversary.
Man killed in crash north of Lloydminster
A man from Lloydminster, Alta was dead following a collision between a truck and semi on Highway 17 north of the border city on Tuesday.
Vancouver city council takes next step to revitalize Chinatown
Vancouver’s Chinatown is one step closer to its ongoing efforts to revitalize the historical neighbourhood.
‘They were clapping for me:’ GO train employee lets seven-year-old transit enthusiast announce next stop
Seven-year-old Nicco Di Mauro’s love of public transit reached a new level last weekend when a Metrolinx employee handed him the microphone on a GO train and let the young commuter make an announcement to his fellow passengers.
‘At a crossroads’: Manitoba festivals struggling as attendees face tighter budgets
The organization representing festivals and large events across Canada says many are facing a challenging season ahead, with organizers in Manitoba also feeling the pinch.
Alberta murder-conspiracy trial to see cross-examination for officer who infiltrated Coutts protest
An undercover police officer is set to face more cross-examination today at the murder-conspiracy trial of two protesters at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta.
