N.L.’s health authority says it will continue to rely on retired nurses
A vice-president with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services says she doesn't anticipate relying any less on retired nurses, even as vacancies fill up.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/n-l-s-health-authority-says-it-will-continue-to-rely-on-retired-nurses-9.7135825?cmp=rss

Sharp increase in rehiring of retired nurses in N.L. underscores recruitment and retention problems: union
Data obtained by CBC News shows six retired nurses were working in N.L. a decade ago. That number has jumped to 253.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/sharp-increase-in-rehiring-of-retired-nurses-in-n-l-underscores-recruitment-and-retention-problems-union-9.7124332?cmp=rss

'Shocking number' of fatal house fires in Winnipeg a public health crisis: firefighters' union
Six people have died in house fires in Winnipeg in less than three months, and the local firefighters' union blames critical staffing shortages it says the city has promised to address for years.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-fatal-fires-union-9.7132948?cmp=rss

Vancouver Park Board cuts lifeguard staffing at busy beaches, commissioners blame 'austerity budget'
Some water safety groups are concerned with the Vancouver Park Board's decision to cut lifeguard coverage at five of its 10 staffed beaches.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-bc-outdoor-beach-lifeguard-staff-9.7132001?cmp=rss

Hinton ER doctor shortage puts strain on region, local leaders say
The emergency room in Hinton, Alta., will be without a doctor for seven nights in a row this week.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/hinton-alberta-er-doctor-shortage-9.7124944?cmp=rss

Carmanville council calling on RCMP to staff detachment full time
Carmanville has a police station, but no full time officers. The town wants them back, and the RCMP says it's working on it.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/carmanville-council-calling-on-rcmp-to-staff-detachment-full-time-9.7124597?cmp=rss

Adult High School changes expected to impact staff
The union representing teachers at Ottawa's public Adult High School says a programming delivery change for students over the age of 21 is expected to have a fairly significant impact on staffing.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/adult-high-school-changes-ottawa-9.7120703?cmp=rss

Ottawa’s Bruyère Health cutting 55 frontline positions
Nurses and personal support workers are among those effected by staffing changes.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawas-bruyere-health-cutting-55-frontline-positions-9.7121289?cmp=rss