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TTC approves random drug, alcohol test for employees
The Toronto Transit Commission has approved a staff recommendation calling for random alcohol and drug testing for certain positions within the transit organization, in a meeting on Wednesday, October 19. More on this development...

Alberta labour groups want more action from province on job safety
Labour leaders in Alberta are calling on the province to do more to prevent a growing number of workplace-related fatalities. Find out what they're saying...

B.C. smelter marks one million hours without injury
Employees of a led-and-zinc smelting facility in British Columbia's West Kootenay region have passed a million-hour milestone. Find out how they did it...

Manitoba worker dies after work mishap at Vale mine
Mine operator, Vale, said in a news release that employee Greg Leason died from the injuries he received while working at its Thompson mine on Oct. 7. More on this incident...

Ontario targets underground mines in latest safety blitz
The Ontario Ministry of Labour will target underground mines in the province checking for poorly maintained ventilation systems and diesel equipment as part of its latest safety inspection blitz under the Safe At Work Ontario strategy. Find out what inspectors will look for...