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Ontario nursing homes badly prepared for COVID-19 pandemic, auditor general says
In a special report, Bonnie Lysyk took aim at overcrowding, poor ministry oversight, and a severe staffing shortage that existed even before the pandemic struck.
Ontario to give all workers three paid sick days, reimburse businesses
The three-day sick leave policy – which will be administered through the Workplace Insurance and Safety Board – will be retroactive to April 19 and will end on Sept. 25. Employers will be reimbursed for up to $200 a day for what they pay out.
Industry, workers gather to commemorate National Day of Mourning
Ontario recorded 245 workplace deaths in 2020, including five in just a week in the construction sector last December.
IO prequalifies three for West Lincoln Memorial Redevelopment Project
Bidding to work on the Grimsby-area hospital project are teams led by EllisDon, Pomerleau and Amico Design Build.
EllisDon exec named among Globe and Mail’s best
Kieran Hawe, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Construction Operations, was named to the 2021 list for his work in growing the company and supporting its efforts to become more diverse and inclusive.