Keyword
Violence in the Workplace
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Quebec special constables seek judgment to increase their ranks at courthouses
MONTREAL – The union representing Quebec’s special constables took the government to court Monday, seeking a judgment that would bolster their numbers across the province. Special constables have long argued that there are too few of them at the province’s…
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Man accused in B.C. police officer’s death appears in Abbotsford court
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – A man charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a British Columbia police officer appeared for the first time in court on Tuesday. Oscar Arfmann, 65, of Alberta, is charged in the death of Abbotsford…
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Toronto considering airport style security measures at City Hall
TORONTO – Toronto politicians are considering major changes to security screening at city hall, but several councillors say the proposed measures would make the public building less accessible to constituents. City staff have tabled a report calling for a raft…
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It’s time for companies to help employees experiencing domestic violence
Intimate partner violence causes an array of harm to women, children and society at large. Canadian employers lose $77.9 million annually due to the direct and indirect impact of violence at the hands of an intimate partner. A 2015 Canadian…
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Ottawa hospital nurses, personal support workers at great risk of violence: new poll
OTTAWA – Hospital direct care providers, such as nurses and personal support workers, are at great risk of physical violence in the workplace, a poll of Ontario and Ottawa hospital staff released today finds. Ontario-wide, 68 per cent of…
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‘Misfits all getting together:’ Veterans with PTSD bond over military vehicles
CALGARY – A loud whir is followed by a deep rumbling roar as the engine of a decommissioned Canadian Forces armoured recovery vehicle comes to life. A big cloud of black smoke belches out of the rear exhaust port. …
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B.C. outreach group partners with app developer to improve safety of sex workers
VANCOUVER – An outreach group supporting vulnerable women in British Columbia is hoping a cellphone app designed to monitor remote workers in resource industries will help keep sex workers safe. Hope Outreach, a non-profit group that provides support to homeless…
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Criminal investigation into alleged staff misconduct at Edmonton prison
EDMONTON – Two investigations are underway into allegations of workplace harassment and other misconduct involving some corrections staff at the federal maximum-security Edmonton Institution. The Correctional Service of Canada said the probes include a criminal investigation by Edmonton police and…
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Alberta introduces legislation mandating pre pay on gas at the pump
EDMONTON – All Alberta drivers will have to pay in advance before they gas up at the pumps under legislation introduced Monday. Labour Minister Christina Gray says it’s about safety of staff at gas stations, some of whom have died…
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Police lay murder charge in fatal stabbing at Calgary medical clinic
CALGARY – A 42-year-old Calgary man is scheduled to appear in court on Monday to face a charge of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of the owner of a Chinese wellness centre. Jin Huang (ZHIN HWANG) is accused of attacking…
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Social workers fear for their safety in “no-go zones”: B.C. union
A report from the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has highlighted a continuing problem in the province’s social-worker sector, claiming that safety issues have resulted in “no-go zones” throughout the province that Aboriginal child, youth and family workers…
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Two arrested after scuffle with security at Sask. legislature
Woman, 27, bites one peace officer, sends him to hospital
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Union calls for better anti-violence policies at psychiatric facility
Patient, 21, jailed twice this year for assaulting workers
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British Columbia government, union to grant $2 million towards reducing violence at healthcare facilities
Four facilities to get safety improvements with help from Ministry, BCNU
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B.C. Health Minister taking action on violence
Ministry developing action plan on violence in healthcare sector
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TTC requests police help to investigate subway assault
Video shows transit enforcement officers throwing punches
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City of St. John’s meeting with taxi-industry reps to reduce violence
Discussions follow string of assaults against taxi drivers
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Blood on Scrubs
A recent spate of violence against healthcare workers in Ontario and British Columbia has revived the debate on whether healthcare institutions are doing enough to protect employees on the job. On December 29, a registered nurse was beaten and critically…
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B.C. Nurses’ Union vows to press charges for violent incidents
Union aims to protect nurses from patient violence
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Bill to help protect transit operators comes into force
Changes to Criminal Code could mean tougher sentences for those who assault transit workers