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Arabian Business
10 hours ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Oman announces holiday for public and private sectors
Oman has announced an official holiday for public and private sectors at the end of this month. Sunday, June 29 has been announced as an official holiday for employees of the public and private sectors on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1447 AH. With Friday and Saturday being a typical weekend for many in the country, it means a three-day break, with workers able to rest from June 27 to 29. Oman announces Islamic New Year holiday The Ministry of Labour pointed out that employers may agree on terms to engage employees on the said holiday—if deemed necessary due to the nature of their work—provided they compensate the workers for the holiday.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Worker killed underground at mine in Red Lake, Ont.
Officials with West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. say an employee working underground was fatally injured at the Madsen Mine in Red Lake on Monday. (File) Officials with West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. say an employee working underground was fatally injured at the Madsen Mine in Red Lake on Monday. 'The health, safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority,' the company said in a news release. 'The company is working closely with local and Ministry of Labour authorities and an investigation and comprehensive review are underway.' Mine operations suspended Madsen Mine is located in Red Lake in northwestern Ontario, north of Kenora. Operations at the mine have been voluntarily suspended while the investigation is underway. 'The thoughts of management are with the family, friends and colleagues who have been impacted by this tragic incident,' the company said. 'The company will provide additional information as appropriate.' A message to the Ministry of Labour from CTV News Northern Ontario seeking additional information wasn't immediately returned. West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a mineral exploration company developing the Madsen Gold Mine in 47 square kilometres of land in the Red Lake district of Ontario.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Ministry of Labour charges CMHA following 2023 stabbing at Sudbury shelter
Ontario's Ministry of Labour has charged the CMHA in Sudbury in connection with a triple stabbing at its offices downtown in 2023.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Worker dies following industrial accident in North York, police say
Toronto Police Service cruisers are seen in this image. (Tom Podolec) A worker has died following an industrial accident in North York on Monday morning, police say. Paramedics said they were called to the area of Weston Road and Fenmar Drive, near Finch Avenue West, shortly before 8:30 a.m. following reports of a person who was trapped. Police tell CP24 that early reports 'indicate a concrete slab fell on a worker at the site.' The Ministry of Labour confirmed it has assigned an inspector to investigate the incident. 'As the investigatoin is ongoing, no further details can be shared at this time,' the ministry's statement reads.
CBC
3 days ago
- CBC
Worker dead after concrete slab falls at North York jobsite
Social Sharing A man is dead after a concrete slab reportedly fell on him at a job site in North York Monday morning, Toronto police say. It happened around 8:20 a.m., emergency officials say, at 152 Toryork Dr. in North York, near Weston Road. Police say early reports indicate that a concrete slab fell on a worker at the site. Paramedics confirmed to CBC News that a man was pronounced dead at the scene. The provincial Ministry of Labour will be conducting an investigation into what happened, police say.
