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Environment/Climate Change

Extreme cold snap blanketing much of northern Canada
Icy temperatures not expected to relent for days

Canadians expect to use tailored tactics to battle Australia blazes
Sixth wave of reinforcements flying out this week

Young Canadians say current events, string of bad news adding to anxiety
Australia wildfires, Iran plane crash exacerbating issues with mental health

Report urges TTC to take action on subway air quality following worker complaint
System remains safe to ride: chief medical officer

How 5G advanced wireless technology affects lone-worker safety
Improvements to broadband will aid mobile connections

Climate change brings the heat
Rising temperature puts safety of outdoor workers in spotlight

Today’s open offices are detrimental to employees’ health
It’s simple: people work better when their environment is comfortable

‘We were very scared’: woman describes fiery train derailment in Saskatchewan
Emergency crews, hazmat team respond to rural incident

Winter-proofing your work zone
Seasonal work poses unique challenges that can put employees at risk

Dangling Edmonton window-washer rescued from swinging scaffolding
UPDATE: Investigation underway into wild, windy ride
Record one million take part in B.C. earthquake preparedness drill
ShakeOut program teaches “Drop, Cover, and Hold On!” technique

Canadian medical groups urge climate change action
Heat waves, forest fires causing physical, mental health issues: letter
Newfoundland’s Hibernia offshore project resumes work after spills
Three major oil spills have occurred in the province since November
Climate strikers naive, but have right to protest, say energy leaders
CEOs applaud intentions, but still support oil and gas production
Growing wildfire prompts warning for Alberta town to prepare for evacuation
HIGH LEVEL, Alta. – Residents of a northern Alberta…
Wildfire prompts evacuation order, state of emergency in central B.C
FRASER LAKE, B.C. – Fraser Lake Mayor Sarrah Storey…
Propane blast in Tagish, Yukon sparks wildfire, destroys two homes
TAGISH, Yukon – A propane tank explosion in a…
Health and safety inspection teams head to flood affected zones in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON – Health and safety inspection teams are fanning…
Consider climate impact on infrastructure suffering repeated flooding: experts
With key infrastructure in the Maritimes and Quebec again…
Saskatchewan wildfire triggers state of emergency, evacuation of hospital
BIGGAR, Sask. – Saskatchewan’s fire commissioner is urging people…