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SUMMARY:Concussion Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#000000CF” text_color=”light”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Concussion and Head Injury[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”57460″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nConcussions in the Workplace\nSee a video and slide deck on this important topic. \nThis presentation will discuss the following topics: \n\nInformation about concussions and post-concussion symptom\nLong term effects\nRecovery and return to work\nUnderreporting\, workplace factors\, raising awareness about concussions in the workplace\, and prevention of workplace hazards.\n\nThe goal is to raise awareness about concussions and to promote steps to take action to prevent concussions in the workplace. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″ row_id=”parachute”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”text1″] \nAfter a Concussion: Return to Work Strategies\n \nAccording to Parachute Canada\, Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention\, returning to your regular activities\, including work\, after a concussion is a step-wise process that requires patience\, attention and caution. In the Return-to-Work Strategy: • Each step is at least 24 hours. • Move on to the next stage when you can tolerate activities. • It is common and OK for your symptoms to worsen mildly and briefly* as you return to activities. But\, if your symptoms worsen more than this\, take a break and adapt activities.\nSee PDF[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/concussion-awareness-month-2/
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UID:10000236-1788739200-1788825599@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Labour Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Labour Day: The History\n\nSee OHCOW Labour Day Page \nToronto Labour Day Celebration and Parade 2026\nThis Labour Day\, let’s come together to Protect Canadian Jobs!\n \nThe Labour Day Parade will be held this year on Monday\, September 7\, 2026 beginning at 9:30 am. \nJoin us as we take the streets with over 20\,000 labour members to honour the past\, present and future victories of the Labour Movement at this year’s annual Labour Day Parade. \nMore Info for Toronto Parade \nMORE EVENTS ACROSS ONTARIO:\nFind out more about events in your region here.\n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/labour-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260727T205746Z
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UID:10000448-1788958800-1788984000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Kidd Creek Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#CABEAB”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Information Session for Kidd Creek Workers” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF|line_height:1.1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1784839569985{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10% !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”57000″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nFree Information Sessions (please RSVP)\nDATES AND TIMES:\n \nWednesday\, September 9th;\nTwo times available: 1pm-4pm or 6pm-8pm \nThursday\, September 10th; 9am-11am \nLOCATION:\nSouth Porcupine Legion Branch 287\n46 Legion Dr\, South Porcupine\, ON P0N 1H0. \nFOR MORE INFO:\ncontact Donna Pearson occupational health nurse at 249-885-1035\nor Emma Lee client service coordinator at 416-525-4971.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/kidd-creek-info-session-1/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
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UID:10000455-1789257600-1789343999@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World First Aid Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#144772″ text_color=”light” row_id=”top”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”meso”] \nLearn First Aid\, Save a Life\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”57393″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” css_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Learning First Aid empowers you to make a difference\, by providing immediate\, potentially life-saving assistance in emergencies. According to the World First Aid Day Foundation\, the date aims to raise awareness about the significance of first aid\, provide valuable resources for learning basic first aid techniques\, and inspire individuals to become first aid champions in their communities.\nThe Canadian Red Cross marks this day by encouraging people in Canada to learn practical first aid skills\, find trusted training\, and feel more ready to act in an emergency. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]World First Aid Day[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nEssential First Aid Courses – Ontario\nEquip yourself with essential skills—comprehensive training for all levels of first aid and CPR. See the standard\, advanced levels and certification available from the St. John Ambulance First Aid Training.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nThe purpose of First Aid Day is to remind people that first aid skills can help save lives\, reduce injuries\, and build safer communities. The Canadian Red Cross marks this day by encouraging people in Canada to learn practical first aid skills\, find trusted training\, and feel more ready to act in an emergency. See our training and certification courses here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-first-aid-day-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
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SUMMARY:Mesothelioma Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#E2E8ED” row_id=”top”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”meso”] \nMesothelioma and Exposure to Asbestos\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”57372″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” css_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nMesothelioma Awareness Day is observed annually on September 26th to raise public awareness about the rare\, aggressive cancer mesothelioma\, its cause\, and the importance of research for a cure. The day also serves to support patients and families affected by the disease. Activities include wearing blue ribbons or wristbands\, participating in fundraisers\, and sharing information and stories on social media using the hashtag  #goblueformeso. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nThe Mesothelioma Centre defines the disease as “…a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure\, and it develops in the tissue lining the lungs\, abdomen\, heart\, and\, in rarer cases\, the testes. While it cannot be cured\, it is treatable. Chemotherapy\, immunotherapy and surgery can extend life and improve quality of life. Early diagnosis significantly improves treatment options and survival.” \nExposure to asbestos can cause miniscule fibres to become trapped in the mesothelium\, the protective tissue lining human organs. These fibers cause chronic inflammation and DNA damage\, transforming normal cells into cancer. Pleural Mesothelioma that forms in the tissue lining the lungs is the most common type of Mesothelioma. For more information on asbestos exposure and hazards\, see the OHCOW web page on Asbestos\, and our page on Asbestos awareness week. \nYears can pass between the exposure and the presentation of the disease caused by that exposure. Anyone who has reason to believe they have been exposed to asbestos at any point in time is at risk and should have a medical exam.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nThe Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation\nThe Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation is a largely volunteer-run registered charity\, dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about mesothelioma in Canada.  Their website features informative webinars\, information about support groups for patients and caregivers\, and opportunities to volunteer. \nOn September 24 they have a Gala Fundraiser in Toronto to raise money for research and treatment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_section” bg_color=”#E2E8ED” row_id=”wide”][vc_column el_class=”wide2″ width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”widetext”] \nA Personal Story\nIn 2023 writer and lawyer Robyn Schleihauf wrote a piece for the CBC about losing her father to the disease of mesothelioma. He contracted it from working in the chemical factories of Sarnia\, where Robyn grew up. Sadly this is not a rare tale\, as many men and women who worked at the oil refineries\, manufacturing plants and factories contracted debilitating and sometimes fatal diseases. There is a memorial in Sarnia’s downtown park called the Missing Worker Memorial that honours workers who have been injured\, become sick or died because of their jobs. \nGo to Story[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”57359″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mesothelioma-awareness-day/
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