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Training/Professional Development
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Saskatchewan premier draws ire for tweeting photo of car with Confederate flag
REGINA – Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he meant no offence by tweeting a photo of a “Dukes of Hazzard”-inspired car with the Confederate flag. Moe says he just wanted to promote the charitable work of the small village north…
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Winnipeg hands down punishment during probe into inspectors’ work logs
WINNIPEG – The City of Winnipeg says three employees have been suspended without pay, two others have quit and one has retired as an internal investigation continues into city property inspectors who allegedly slacked off on the job. The suspensions…
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Federal government commits $2.8 million to anti workplace harassment project
OTTAWA – The federal government is committing nearly $2.8 million to a project aimed at reducing workplace harassment and promoting accountable work environments. The funding will go to a project called Roadmap to Future Workplaces, which will provide training on…
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After harsh Twitter exchanges, Senate will look at new social media policy
OTTAWA – An independent senator is on a mission to get members of Canada’s upper house to stop being so nasty to each other on social media. Tony Dean says recent exchanges on Twitter involving senators and their staff have…
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Venus Versus Mars
Creating a respectful work environment has never been trickier as the momentum created by the #MeToo movement continues to rock workplace gender dynamics and threatens to put a dent on organizational cohesion – even widen the gender gap. hanging mindsets…
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Nova Scotia Health Authority investigating possible privacy breach
HALIFAX – The personal health information of nearly 3,000 people may have been compromised in a phishing attack, the Nova Scotia Health Authority says. The health authority said Monday that it is investigating a “potential” privacy breach affecting 2,841 patients.…
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Police should be part of mental health strategy: B.C. death review panel
VICTORIA – A British Columbia death review panel says police play a crucial role in the province’s mental-health system and there are ways for officers to reduce fatalities and improve public safety. The BC Coroners Service say in a report…
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Saskatchewan introduces mandatory truck driver training for farmers
REGINA – Saskatchewan is expanding mandatory training for semi- truck drivers to include farmers. The government introduced 122-hour compulsory training for commercial truck drivers in March, but gave a temporary exemption to farmers who drive semis as part of their…
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Ontario launches review of Workplace Safety Insurance Board
TORONTO – Ontario will be reviewing the agency that administers compensation for injured workers across the province. Labour Minister Laurie Scott says the government has hired two special advisers who will analyze the work of the Workplace Safety and Insurance…
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Preliminary phase of Lionel Desmond inquiry begins in Nova Scotia
GUYSBOROUGH, N.S. – An inquiry begins its investigation today into the death of an Afghan war veteran who killed his family and himself more than two years ago in Nova Scotia. The provincial government promised the inquiry in December 2017,…
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Saskatoon assault trial hears punches, kicks, consistent with police training
SASKATOON – A former Saskatoon police officer accused of assaulting the driver of a stolen vehicle involved in a lengthy high-speed chase has testified he was following his training during the takedown. Jarett Gelowitz, who is 32, took the stand…
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RCMP not fully prepared for active shooters five years after Moncton: auditor
OTTAWA – The RCMP isn’t sure that all its officers have access to the rifles and body armour they need to respond to an active shooter, almost five years after three Mounties were gunned down in New Brunswick, Canada’s auditor…
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Quebec social workers decry working conditions following death of Granby girl
MONTREAL – Quebec’s order of social workers says its members need more time and less pressure to properly do their jobs. Order president Guylaine Ouimette held a press conference Friday in reaction to the death of a seven-year-old girl who…
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Nova Scotia’s justice minister orders moratorium on street checks
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s justice minister is ordering a moratorium on street checks of pedestrians by police across the province. The suspension of the checks issued Wednesday will also apply to passengers in motor vehicles. “We need to address the…
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Nova Scotia’s education minister under fire again over his behaviour
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s premier says he was never told about old allegations of verbal and physical confrontations involving current Education Minister Zach Churchill. Former NDP education minister Ramona Jennex sent an email Monday to legislature Speaker Kevin Murphy, alleging…
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Speaker issues update of dress code at B.C. legislature; sleeveless clothing OK
VICTORIA – Women who work in British Columbia’s legislature are now allowed to wear sleeveless dresses, shirts and blouses, after a preliminary review prompted alterations to the building’s decades-old dress code. Speaker Darryl Plecas said Monday that a full review…
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Regimental funeral held for young Nova Scotia firefighter killed during training
TRURO, N.S. – Thousands of firefighters marched through the streets of Truro, N.S., on Saturday as part of a regimental funeral for a young firefighter who died in a training accident. Skyler Blackie had been a member of the town’s…
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Incident draws attention to in flight harassment and airline response
MONTREAL – In the wake of an onboard incident where flight attendants and bystanders acted swiftly to deal with alleged sexual harassment, Canada’s two biggest airlines say their crews are trained to handle passengers who pose a threat – though…
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Manitoba awareness campaign aims to stop sexual harassment of civil servants
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is undertaking a governmentwide awareness campaign to ensure employees aren’t facing sexual harassment at work. The campaign includes six posters that explain to employees and supervisors what sexual harassment is and how to report it.…
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Canadian women earn significantly less in pay, bonuses and profit sharing: study
TORONTO – Canadian women are paid 25 per cent less than men and the gap widens further when it comes to bonuses and profit sharing, according to a new study. The research commissioned by ADP Canada concluded that based on…
