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National Day of Mourning ceremonies move online
A complete list of local ceremonies scheduled for tomorrow is published on the Canadian Labour Congress website.
Kitchener site fall leads to $60K fine for Innisfil contractor
MTN Construction Inc. was fined for its role in a workplace incident in 2020 that led to a worker’s fall from the third floor of a high-rise building.
Update: essential construction defined
The latest provincial stay-at-home order, which came into effect shortly after midnight on April 17, places stricter restrictions on all activities in the province, including construction, in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19.
Ministry plans construction site inspections in COVID hotspots starting today
Ministry inspectors, supported by provincial offenses officers and consultants from the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association will visit 1,300 construction sites to enforce safety requirements relating to the spread of COVID-19.
Ontario could announce new restrictions today to curb surging COVID-19 rates
Ontario could announce new public health restrictions today to curb surging cases of COVID-19 which are straining hospital capacity.