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Sarnia refinery plant fined $900,000 for environmental violations
Sarnia refinery plant fined $900,000 for environmental violations
SARNIA, ONT. — Imperial Oil Limited (IOL) was convicted on Sept. 16 and fined $900,000 for discharging a contaminant, namely slop oil, into the environment which caused adverse effects. The company owns and operates a petroleum refinery and chemical manu...
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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
UPDATE: Hamilton buildings collapse, city calls for emergency demo
HAMILTON, ONT. — Hamilton police and fire were called to the area of 28 King St....
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Owen Sound construction company fined $200,000 after worker critically injured
OWEN SOUND, ONT. — Pickard Construction of Owen Sound, Ont. has been fined $200,...
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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
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
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
Owen Sound construction company fined $200,000 after worker critically injured
OWEN SOUND, ONT. — Pickard Construction of Owen Sound, Ont. has been fined $200,...
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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
Excavation collapse leaves one worker dead, two injured
TORONTO — One male worker has died, and two others sustained serious but non-lif...
OH&S
A hotel collapses in Argentina and leaves 1 dead and several trapped
MEXICO CITY - A 10-story hotel under renovation in Argentina collapsed Tuesday,...
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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...
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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
Huyer unveils Construction Death Review procedures
Ontario’s chief coroner Dr. Dirk Huyer has unveiled the government’s new constru...
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‘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...
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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
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
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
Gordie Howe Bridge team wins safety award
WINDSOR, ONT. — The Gordie Howe International Bridge project’s health and safety...
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UPDATE: No injuries reported after crane collapses downtown Toronto
TORONTO - Toronto police are reporting no one was injured after a crane collapse...
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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
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
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
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
Leaders in electrical safety receive awards from ESA
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Ontario Electrical Safety Awards were held recently to c...
OH&S
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...
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UPDATE: Worker killed by construction equipment at Ontario Place
TORONTO—A worker has died following an incident at Ontario Place. Toronto Polic...
OH&S
Advocacy initiative aims to strengthen protection for roadside workers
A new advocacy initiative by the Ontario Road Builders’​ Association (ORBA) is a...
OH&S
Construction’s role in World Suicide Prevention Day
First launched in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention,...
OH&S
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
Crane contacts work platform at Bruce jobsite, no injuries
TIVERTON, ONT. - Bruce Power has confirmed there was a workplace incident on Sep...
OH&S
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
Windsor construction companies convicted in wall collapse mishap
WINDSOR, ONT. - Two Windsor, Ont.-based construction companies have been fined a...
Government , OH&S
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
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
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
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WSIB to give Ontario employers $2B in surplus funds
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says eligible businesses will be getting a s...
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Beyond net-zero: Wellington East Business Centre using unique concrete methods
Canada’s largest office building to pursue beyond net-zero standards is schedule...
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Northvolt says Quebec battery plant will proceed despite bankruptcy filing
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Tampa Bay Rays say new St. Pete stadium is unlikely to be ready for 2028 season, if at all
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Ontario provides $21.8M for water treatment plant expansion in Kemptville
KEMPTVILLE, ONT. — In order to support the construction of the Eastern Ontario C...
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Ontario breaks ground on Sarnia long-term care home
SARNIA, ONT. — Construction is underway on Trillium Villa Nursing Home, a new 16...
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Affordable housing project geared towards deafblind breaks ground in Toronto
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Habitat for Humanity housing survey highlights Canada’s deepening housing crisis
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