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Ontario to expand big-box retail blitz amid widespread rule violations
Minister calls results of weekend investigations disappointing

Advice for employers if political extremism creeps into Canada
Workplaces should set expectations for off-duty behaviour
Nine N.B. Dollarama locations closed after possible COVID-19 workplace exposures
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Public Health has ordered nine Dollarama locations…
Ontario to conduct weekend big-box store inspection blitz to enforce pandemic rules
Inspectors will have power to issue tickets of up to $750
Two Alberta health-care workers die from COVID-19: health minister
This story has been updated. CALGARY — Alberta’s health…
Quebec City long-term care employee in his 50s dies from COVID-19
By Morgan Lowrie MONTREAL — The worker at a…
B.C.’s top doctor limits staff increases at five industrial worksites
VICTORIA — An order by British Columbia’s top doctor…

Toronto to publicly report more data on workplace COVID-19 outbreaks
‘We know the fight is far from over and spread is happening in workplaces’: Mayor Tory
New legislation now in effect meant to create healthier, safer workplaces
Making workplaces healthier, safer and fairer will provide Canadians…
Health Canada releases new data on cannabis use; COVID-19 has had impact
More than half of cannabis users in Canada use…
Toronto plans further restrictions on businesses as city braces for COVID-19 surge
By John Chidley-Hill Toronto is bracing for surging COVID-19…

Remote work’s effect on OH&S policy considerations
Employers should consider implementing remote work policy

Misconceptions remain around returning to work
Employers should work with HR to implement, communicate clear steps that ensure safety measures are being followed

Quebec orders all non-essential businesses closed from Dec. 25 until at least Jan. 11
Big box stores will be unable to sell goods deemed non-essential
Doctors answer frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccine
What are the side effects? Is it safe? Why are children ineligible?

Dealing with seasonal affective disorder: Tips for employers
SAD, poor mental health a challenge for workers during COVID-19
There may be restrictions on unvaccinated people in the future, but is that ethical?
By Melissa Couto Zuber The COVID-19 vaccine may not…

Health workers report burnout amid second wave, ask public to obey health rules
‘Nurses haven’t really had that time to recover and we’re right back into a second wave’
Mississauga hospital network has 36 staff members recovering from COVID-19
By Denise Paglinawan MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A hospital network…
Public schools in Regina switch to remote learning amid COVID-19 surge
Plan to return to classroom on Jan. 11