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Coke Canada Bottling terminates worker injured on the job, says keeping him would be too hard on the company

Coke Canada Bottling terminates worker injured on the job, says keeping him would be too hard on the company

A longtime worker for Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited in Calgary was recently terminated after being seriously injured on the job two years ago. Coke Canada Bottling cited a legal principle that says keeping him employed would cause the company “undue hardship.” A labour expert says the legal argument is difficult to prove, especially with a company of that size.

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Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape
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December 19, 2024

Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape

WARNING: This article contains explicit details of sexual assaults and may…

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France's shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot's case change rape culture?
Star

December 19, 2024

France’s shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot’s case change rape culture?

WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual…

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Trump lauds tariffs as a powerful tool. Could they help cool the planet?
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December 19, 2024

Trump lauds tariffs as a powerful tool. Could they help cool the planet?

Tariffs are a hot topic these days. But could they…

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Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries
Star

December 19, 2024

Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries

Bold and sarcastic emails are sending a message that employees…

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I've survived calamities in the Philippines and the Jasper wildfire. Here's what I've learned
Star

December 19, 2024

I’ve survived calamities in the Philippines and the Jasper wildfire. Here’s what I’ve learned

Many people in Jasper’s Filipino community are still without a…

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U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point
Star

December 18, 2024

U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by…

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Santa will not be writing back to letters from kids this year, says Canada Post
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December 18, 2024

Santa will not be writing back to letters from kids this year, says Canada Post

Canada Post announced today that Santa will not be writing…

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U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok bid to halt ban
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December 18, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok bid to halt ban

The U.S. Supreme Court decided on Wednesday to hear a…

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3 men from U.K. arrested, charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner
Star

December 18, 2024

3 men from U.K. arrested, charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner

Three men who are citizens of the United Kingdom have…

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