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Sarnia refinery plant fined $900,000 for environmental violations

SARNIA, ONT. — Imperial Oil Limited (IOL) was convicted on Sept. 16 and fined $9...

OH&S November 20, 2024

Your top DCN headlines: Nov. 11 to 15

Your top DCN headlines this week feature news two buildings partially collapsed...

Government , Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects November 15, 2024

UPDATE: Hamilton buildings collapse, city calls for emergency demo

HAMILTON, ONT. — Hamilton police and fire were called to the area of 28 King St....

OH&S November 12, 2024

Owen Sound construction company fined $200,000 after worker critically injured

OWEN SOUND, ONT. — Pickard Construction of Owen Sound, Ont. has been fined $200,...

OH&S November 8, 2024

Your top DCN headlines: Nov. 4 to 8

Your top DCN headlines this week feature news one worker was killed and two othe...

Economic , Labour , OH&S , Projects November 8, 2024

Excavation collapse leaves one worker dead, two injured

TORONTO — One male worker has died, and two others sustained serious but non-lif...

OH&S November 7, 2024

A hotel collapses in Argentina and leaves 1 dead and several trapped

MEXICO CITY - A 10-story hotel under renovation in Argentina collapsed Tuesday,...

OH&S October 30, 2024

University of Cambridge study reveals job stress affects 70 per cent of workers

CAMBRIDGE, U.K. — The findings of a study conducted by researchers from the Univ...

OH&S October 30, 2024

Director ordered to pay $5,000 for Environmental Protection Act Violation

TORONTO — Martin Hackborn has been convicted of one violation under the Environm...

OH&S October 28, 2024

Huyer unveils Construction Death Review procedures

Ontario’s chief coroner Dr. Dirk Huyer has unveiled the government’s new constru...

OH&S October 28, 2024

‘Alarming’: Report says Canadian homes show higher levels, exposure to radon gas

CALGARY — A countrywide study says radioactive radon exposure is on the rise and...

OH&S October 25, 2024

Workplace Safety North wins Canada Award for Excellence in mental health

NORTH BAY, ONT. — Workplace Safety North (WSN) is the platinum winner of the Can...

OH&S October 25, 2024

Quebec company fined $80,000 after worker struck by falling sole plate

TORONTO - Andritz Hydro Canada, a Quebec company that supplies hydro turbines an...

Government , OH&S October 22, 2024

Frame recognized for contributions to League of Champions as he steps down

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — After eight years, David Frame has stepped down as executive...

OH&S October 22, 2024

Gordie Howe Bridge team wins safety award

WINDSOR, ONT. — The Gordie Howe International Bridge project’s health and safety...

OH&S October 18, 2024

UPDATE: No injuries reported after crane collapses downtown Toronto

TORONTO - Toronto police are reporting no one was injured after a crane collapse...

OH&S October 17, 2024

3 dead and 4 injured in collapse of Mississippi bridge being prepped for demolition

MENDENHALL, MISS. — Three people were killed and four were seriously injured Wed...

OH&S , US News October 17, 2024

Milton knocks out power to millions and spawns 150 tornadoes across Florida

TAMPA, FL. - Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after...

OH&S , US News October 10, 2024

De Novo partners with Ontario Building Trades to research how addiction impacts family members

HUNTSVILLE, ONT. — The De Novo Treatment Centre is again working in partnership...

OH&S October 9, 2024

Threads of Life co-founder focuses on positive changes in OH&S since losing her son

A lot has changed in health and safety since Shirley Hickman, co-founder of Thre...

OH&S October 8, 2024

Leaders in electrical safety receive awards from ESA

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Ontario Electrical Safety Awards were held recently to c...

OH&S September 25, 2024

Fire breaks out at multi-storey building in Toronto

TORONTO — A large fire broke out at a building in Toronto’s east end this mornin...

OH&S September 18, 2024

UPDATE: Worker killed by construction equipment at Ontario Place

TORONTO—A worker has died following an incident at Ontario Place. Toronto Polic...

OH&S September 17, 2024

Advocacy initiative aims to strengthen protection for roadside workers

A new advocacy initiative by the Ontario Road Builders’​ Association (ORBA) is a...

OH&S September 12, 2024

Construction’s role in World Suicide Prevention Day

First launched in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention,...

OH&S September 10, 2024

New Conestoga College research labs strive to enhance worker safety

Two new research labs at Conestoga College are equipped to help researchers iden...

OH&S September 9, 2024

Crane contacts work platform at Bruce jobsite, no injuries

TIVERTON, ONT. - Bruce Power has confirmed there was a workplace incident on Sep...

OH&S September 6, 2024

Ottawa company fined $55,000 for worker injury

OTTAWA - Claridge Homes Inc. was fined $55,000 after a worker was injured by a s...

OH&S September 5, 2024

Windsor construction companies convicted in wall collapse mishap

WINDSOR, ONT. - Two Windsor, Ont.-based construction companies have been fined a...

Government , OH&S September 5, 2024

The Grenfell fire inquiry has ended with a damning report. So now what?

LONDON - Now that an independent inquiry has completed its investigation into Br...

Government , OH&S September 4, 2024

Cleanup underway after Montreal watermain break floods streets and homes

MONTREAL - A Montreal city spokesman warns it will be weeks before repairs can b...

Government , Infrastructure , OH&S August 19, 2024

Rail bridge collapses on U.S.-Canada border

FORT FRANCES, ONT. — A century-old rail lift bridge that crosses the U.S.-Canada...

Infrastructure , OH&S August 16, 2024

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