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From 1982 to 1998, Gary Leon Ridgway preyed on sex workers in King County, Washington. Ridgway picked up the women, took them back to his house and strangled them, later writing in his defendant's statement that his goal was to kill as many sex...
Jan 11, 2012
There is no other way to say it - Canadian winters are cold. Although this year is so far proving an exception to the rule, it is best not to assume "now" is forever when it comes to necessary protections against the elements.
Jan 11, 2012
The thought of hopping into a car and being shuttled to one's destination without even having to steer sounds like a technological fantasy.
Dec 8, 2011
Saskatchewan's new Public Interest Disclosure Act is meant to protect whistleblowers from job-related reprisals, but will also bar public sector employees from bringing concerns about suspected wrongdoings to the media. Are these "protections"...
Dec 8, 2011
A former employee of Whole Foods Market in Toronto who posted a tirade online blasting his ex-employer was not building the most positive foundation for future job opportunities, workplace health experts suggest.
Oct 13, 2011
Occupational health and safety is never so complete that it cannot benefit from a reboot. The central message of continuous improvement should remain steadfast, but how that message is delivered need not.
Oct 13, 2011
Excavating and trench work can be like diving into murky water: no one knows exactly what lies below the surface and will never know without getting wet. But unlike swimmers, equipment operators and workers with a job to do cannot opt out of...
Oct 13, 2011
On its own, a disaster can exact a heavy toll. But single events are often exacerbated by compounding occurrences, creating a line of falling dominoes that can combine to drive human, financial and property costs higher still.
Sep 7, 2011
It may have been a flood; perhaps even a hurricane. The potential for harm from temporary fury unleashed is clear: downed communication devices, damaged infrastructure, and losses of productivity and resources.
Aug 29, 2011
It was the early spring of 1985 when John Gilchrist ventured to Horsefly, British Columbia for his first-ever tree planting contract. After being dropped off by the contractor, who promised to return with more supplies in a week, Gilchrist and...
Aug 29, 2011
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