Awareness Days

The Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC) has compiled a list of Day of Mourning events happening across the province between Thursday, April 25 and Sunday, April 28. You can see and download the list of events here. And here are the WHSC’s recent accident and fatality statistics      

First declared in 1993, March 22nd marks the United Nations’ global day recognizing the inherent role of fresh water in shaping and making life – a role that needs to be revered and protected. Braiding forces compete for the future of water – whether we choose to protect, sell, or destabilize water supplies is inherently a...

On March 21st, we join workers across the world in observing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Established by the United Nations in 1966, this day honours and commemorates the lives lost in the Sharpeville massacre sixty-four years ago. On March 21st, 1960, colonial police open fired on peaceful demonstrators protesting the racist...