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Hamilton buildings collapse, city calls for emergency demo
Hamilton buildings collapse, city calls for emergency demo
HAMILTON, ONT. — Hamilton police and fire were called to the area of 28 King St. E. near Gore Park for reports two buildings had partially collapsed yesterday (Nov. 11) morning, causing road closures and nearby evacuations.  According to a media release...
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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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Your top DCN headlines: Nov. 4 to 8
Your top DCN headlines this week feature news one worker was killed and two othe...
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Excavation collapse leaves one worker dead, two injured
TORONTO — One male worker has died, and two others sustained serious but non-lif...
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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,...
OH&S
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...
OH&S
Director ordered to pay $5,000 for Environmental Protection Act Violation
TORONTO — Martin Hackborn has been convicted of one violation under the Environm...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Leaders in electrical safety receive awards from ESA
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Ontario Electrical Safety Awards were held recently to c...
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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...
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Advocacy initiative aims to strengthen protection for roadside workers
A new advocacy initiative by the Ontario Road Builders’​ Association (ORBA) is a...
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Construction’s role in World Suicide Prevention Day
First launched in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention,...
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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
Toronto fire says downtown building evacuated, at risk of collapse
TORONTO - Toronto Fire Services say a two-storey downtown building has been evac...
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Your top DCN headlines: Aug. 12 to 16
Your top DCN headlines this week feature news a worker who was trapped in a tren...
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Northern Tornadoes Project confirms tornado touched down in Fergus, Ont., on Sunday
FERGUS, ONT. — Severe weather researchers say a tornado carved out a "long, narr...
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‘Do the work’: Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks
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Open call for candidates for PEO’s 2025 council elections
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TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says home sales in October surg...
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Leadership in procurement creates bottom line profits
One responsibility of a procurement leader is to improve the organization that h...
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Construction industry analysts are often asked about the breakdown of constructi...
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New TVOKids series shines spotlight on construction craft workers
The new TVOKids original series Trading Skills launched recently and one of the...
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Employers lock out longshore workers in Montreal after contract offer rejected
MONTREAL — The employers association at the Port of Montreal locked out nearly 1...