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B.C. appoints veteran mediator Vince Ready to step into dispute with nurses’ union

Health Emily Joveski -
The Labour Ministry said Friday that mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers will work with the Health Employers Association of B.C. (HEABC) and the B.C. Nurses’ Union (BCNU) for 10 days in an effort to resolve their contract dispute.

Mediator appointed to 911 operator contract dispute, averting strike

Emergency Services Emily Joveski -
The B.C. government has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to help broker a new contract for more than 700 emergency communications workers, averting a planned strike by 911 operators.

New limits on sick notes aim to reduce strain on B.C.’s health system

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
New rules take effect Wednesday limiting when employers can ask for sick notes from health professionals for short-term absences.  The post New limits on sick notes aim to reduce strain on B.C.’s health system appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia's government has tabled legislation aimed at improving job protections for workers with serious illness or injury.

B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
British Columbia's government has tabled legislation aimed at improving job protections for workers with serious illness or injury. The post B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury appeared first on AM 1150.

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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.