West Red Lake Gold Acknowledges the National Day of Mourning for Workplace Accidents and Illnesses
- On April 28, 2025, local residents will gather at the Clifford Hansen Fire Station in Sarnia to observe the National Day of Mourning for workplace accidents and illnesses.
- The event honors those killed or injured on the job and stems from an ongoing commitment to workplace safety, first declared nationally in 1984 by the Canadian Labour Congress.
- The ceremony includes speeches by Chief Jeff Weber and Sandra Kinart, wreath and flower laying, and reflects improvements in safety with a goal to prevent future tragedies.
- In 2023, Canada recorded 1,057 workplace-related deaths, averaging over four fatalities per working day, while Saskatchewan accepted 27 fatality claims in 2024, highlighting ongoing risks.
- Officials and labor leaders emphasize continued efforts and legislative actions, like asbestos removal, to enhance safety and hope to return ceremonies to the Missing Worker Memorial next year.
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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…
Fallen workers remembered on National Day of Mourning
Local residents will gather to remember those who were killed or injured on the job.Monday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning.President of the Sarnia and District Labour Council Nick Dochstader said it's a day for workplaces, unions and communities to pause and reflect on workplace safety and renew efforts to prevent future workplace tragediesDochstader said this year's ceremony will once again be held at the East Street firehall."Fire Ch…
Estrie highlights workplace safety concerns
By William Crooks Local Journalism Initiative In recognition of the National Day of Mourning on April 28, the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) is calling for collective action to prevent workplace accidents and occupational illnesses. This annual observance, marked in more than 70 countries since 1991, serves as a solemn reminder of the real human costs behind workplace injuries and fatalities…
'Mark of respect': PRRD lowers flags for Day of Mourning – Energeticcity.ca
The PRRD office in Dawson Creek. (Katherine Caddel, Energeticcity.ca) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has joined the rest of the province in mourning workers who have lost their lives due to workplace injuries and diseases. April 28th is the National Day of Mourning, an event that’s been commemorated every year in Canada since 1984. PRRD chair Leonard Hiebert issued a statement on the morning of the 28th to mark th…
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