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Breaking: Non-essential construction ordered closed
The closure is part of a series of new measures announced by Premier Doug Ford in response to the resurgence of the pandemic. It comes into effect just after midnight on January 14, and could last as long as 28 days.
Media reports: 28 workers on Eglinton Crosstown LRT test positive for COVID
Two dozen workers on the Toronto light rail project have tested positive for the virus; a further 70 have been forced to self-isolate as a result. Meanwhile, the project’s completion date looks increasingly unlikely.
Cambridge steel manufacturer fined $115K
A November 2018 incident saw two workers suffer serious injuries from falling slag. Gerdau Ameristeel Incorporation pled guilty to failing to provide overhead protection to workers where there may be risks of falling material.
Toronto to publicly report more data on workplace COVID-19 outbreaks
The City of Toronto will publicly share more information about COVID−19 outbreaks in workplaces in a bid to encourage employers to take greater precautions during the pandemic.
Ottawa excavator fined $90K for gas line strike
The incident, which occurred in May 2017, forced the closure of several businesses, streets and government offices in the city’s downtown core.