By Mehra Balsara, Antoinette Ludwig, Catherine Cullingham, and Marc Avramov As a dead crow tested positive for West Nile virus in Ontario this week, Canadians may be wondering: just how… …
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Workplace Safety North flags forestry sector as high-risk for environmental hazards
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N.L. warns residents polar bears still active along Labrador, Northern Peninsula
The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is warning residents that polar bears remain active in parts of the province because of lingering snow and ice. The… …
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Province warns of increased bear activity as hibernation season ends
The Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public to secure food sources and follow safe-response protocols as black bears emerge from hibernation and begin moving… …
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Workers Compensation Board of PEI issues cold stress guide for outdoor, cold storage workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Workers Compensation Board of PEI has released a Cold Stress Prevention Guide aimed at helping employers and workers identify and manage the health risks of working in cold conditions,… …
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Outdoor workers face serious eye damage from ultraviolet light exposure, including cataracts and macular degeneration, according to WorkSafeNB’s occupational hygiene manager. Robert Sgrosso said many workers protect their skin with… …



