8 h. ago City of Winnipeg honours lost workers on National Day of Mourning

Canada's National Day of Mourning, marked annually on April 28, commemorates workers who have died or suffered injury on the job.

Society

10 h. ago 'It rips a hole': Calgary unions lay wreaths for workers who died on the job

The ceremony for the National Day of Mourning comes after 203 Albertans died on the job in 2024 — an all-time high, according to the Workers Compensation Board of Alberta

Society

14 h. ago West Red Lake Gold Acknowledges the National Day of Mourning for Workplace Accidents and Illnesses

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) acknowledges April 28th as the National Day of Mourning, dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced […]

Society

7 d. ago Whiteout parties a boon to downtown and Winnipeg’s morale, chamber says

The sudden growth of the downtown population during home playoff games is a huge boost to the city's economy, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce's Loren Remillard says.

Culture

1 week ago Elections Canada short of poll workers in parts of southern Alberta

Positions range from central poll supervisor to information officer with pay per hour ranging between $20.01 and $26.46

Politics

2 w. ago Winnipeg set to celebrate spring by cleaning up streets, parks and more

City crews are set to begin working on Winnipeg's streets, sidewalks, bridges, public parks, and beyond as of Sunday

Culture

2 w. ago Fallen Jasper firefighter inspires new scholarship in Alberta

The Beiseker Fire Department (BFD) announced today that they have established a $1,000 annual scholarship named the Morgan Kitchen Memorial award to support the next generation of firefighters. This award will honour Morgan Kitchen who was an Alberta Wildfire crew member who lost his life last year while battling the Jasper wildfires. Kitchen also served […]

Events

3 w. ago Less red tape, more trades workers and doctors for all on campaign day 14

Pierre Poilievre is promising a “two-for-one” law that would also compel the government to cut two regulations for every one put in place

Society

3 w. ago Winnipeg not the only Manitoba city inundated with retail theft, as Brandon cracks down

Brandon, Man., police chief Tyler Bates says local police have been working on the problem -- with over 50 arrests made and $10,000 in property recovered in a recent crackdown.

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