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Volunteer Profile: Charlene Nahamko

Volunteers and Donors

Sunday July 26 , 2026

Charlene’s journey to Threads of Life came when the support for therapy from WCB ran out. She attended a grief support group where someone mentioned Threads of Life.

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Digital Downtime

Grief and Growth

Wednesday July 15 , 2026

Phones and devices are useful tools, but they can be addictive for anyone. Here are some tips to help you reset when it's time to unplug.

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Sponsors Step Up for 2026 Steps for Life

Steps for Life

Wednesday July 8 , 2026

Please join us in sending our most heartfelt thanks to these 2026 Steps for Life sponsors!

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Your Healing Toolkit: TIPPs to calm mind and body

Grief and Growth

Wednesday July 1 , 2026

Experiencing a workplace tragedy can leave your mind and body feeling overwhelmed. When strong emotions hijack your system, you need a quick way to ground yourself and find your centre.

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Two women - Natalie Proulx and Ann Martin - stand smiling in front of a beautiful flower garden.

Welcome to our 2 newest board members!

News and Updates

Wednesday June 24 , 2026

Meet your newest board members: Ann Martin and Natalie Proulx.

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2026 Challenge Winners: Across Canada

Stepping up to the Steps for Life Challenge

Steps for Life

Tuesday June 16 , 2026

Every dollar that’s contributed to Steps for Life helps support workers and families after a workplace tragedy – and that’s a strong motivation for some very impressive fundraisers across the country!

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Workers’ Compensation 101

News and Updates

Tuesday May 26 , 2026

In the following article, I provide an overview of what happens following a critical workplace injury and how workers’ compensation gets involved.

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A collage of assorted Steps for Life events held in April and May 2026.

Steps for Life: A Sea of Yellow Change

Steps for Life

Tuesday May 12 , 2026

2026 Steps for Life has been a whirl of yellow (and blue!) T-shirts, celebratory LinkedIn posts, and so much support for workers and families affected by workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Thank you!

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Volunteer Profile: Elom Adekahlor

Volunteers and Donors

Wednesday May 6 , 2026

As a Community Engagement Volunteer, Elom works to raise awareness of Threads of Life in her community.

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The State of Safety in Canada, 2026

News and Updates

Wednesday April 22 , 2026

Key points from the third annual State of Safety survey.

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Lace Up! Your Final Game Plan for Steps for Life

Steps for Life

Wednesday April 15 , 2026

It’s almost time! Over the next few weekends, we’re coming together as a community to stand up for health and safety. Here's your quick last-minute checklist.

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What has changed in 30 years

Grief and Growth

Wednesday March 18 , 2026

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