by adminThreadsofLife | Nov 16, 2023 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, Our Family Stories
By Fran DeFilippis2002 was a chaotic year. I was tossed like a raggedy doll into a world of mayhem and loss when my husband died in a workplace tragedy. My first contact in this unfamiliar world was the supervisor from the Ministry of Labour. Michael walked me...
by adminThreadsofLife | Nov 2, 2023 | Our Family Stories
by Fred BroughtonBruce Broughton grew up in Niagara Falls Ontario, playing hockey, rugby, fishing and having fun with his two brothers Curtis and Wray. After his first year of engineering school Bruce went to work in Alberta for an Ontario-based construction firm. He...
by adminThreadsofLife | Oct 26, 2023 | Partner Praise
At its best, sport can bring people together and create inspiration. That’s clearly the case for the annual NORCAT-Threads of Life hockey tournament.“I enjoy the opportunity to meet up with fellow tradespeople and friends each year, have friendly competition and raise...
by adminThreadsofLife | Oct 12, 2023 | Health and Safety
In recent years, workplaces and the health and safety system have developed a much clearer understanding of mental health and the work factors that can threaten a worker’s mental wellbeing. That comes as a relief to Margaret Campbell Mercer.“It is hard to accept what...
by adminThreadsofLife | Oct 5, 2023 | Our Family Stories
When a worker is seriously injured on the job, their initial wounds are often just the first of the suffering that injury will inflict on the worker and on their family. In addition to physical pain and limitation, there are economic and social repercussions, and all...
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