Tragedy in Stoney Creek

Tragedy in Stoney Creek

A worker lost his life this Monday  at the Waste Management Canada in Stoney Creek. Even with all the rules, training and personal protective equipment (PPE) these tragedies still happen, not as many workplace deaths happen as 20 years ago but they still happen. When they do

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Bored no more: Day 5

Bored no more: Day 5

Bored no more. Let’s do something unusual today in these unusual times. I know COVID-19 is at the fore front of your thoughts. You are getting the best information from credible sources on how to stay safe and help protect others. So, I decided to pass on

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Bored no more: Day 1

Bored no more: Day 1

Bored no more. Let’s do something unusual today in these unusual times. I know COVID-19 is at the fore front of your thoughts. You are getting the best information from credible sources on how to stay safe and help protect others. So, I decided to pass on

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Starbucks Employee’s Mental Health

Starbucks Employee’s Mental Health

EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT JANUARY 2020 BY BEN COLEY STARBUCKS Last fall, more than 10,000 Starbucks managers and field leaders from across the nation and Canada came together for a session specifically regarding mental health. Starbucks announced Monday that it is forging ahead with comprehensive plans to aid and support the mental

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Rowan’s Law Named after Fallen Rugby Player

Rowan’s Law Named after Fallen Rugby Player

On March 6, 2018 Ontario saw a little-known law passed call Rowan’s Law. (3)  As most laws that bear a person’s name in Ontario, this law was passed posthumously. Rowan Stringer an up and coming rugby player. This registered nursing student in the Ottawa area looked at

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Stress of Homicide

Stress of Homicide

On of August 21, 2019, Halton Region had its first homicide this year. Local news agencies report shots heard in Northern Burlington and Halton Regional Police confirm a woman in her mid 50’s has passed away from traumatic injuries. Just imagine if you had been in the

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Horsing Around?

Horsing Around?

  I have fond memories of summers as a young teen horseback riding at a local stable. Looking back at those memories I have to smile. Never did I imagine that I would ever see dogs or cats in nursing homes or hospitals; I certainly never imagined

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#BellLetsTalk

Please help out this worthy cause! 11 people will commit suicide today in Canada –Canadian Association for Suicide prevention 49% of Canadians say they would socialize with a friend with serious mental health – Canadian Medical Association 1 of 5 people will have a form of mental

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