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Person dies after canopy collapses at Fairmont hotel construction site

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Guzman, T. D. (2026, October 11). Person dies after canopy collapses at Fairmont hotel construction site. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12098648/person-dies-after-canopy-collapses-at-fairmont-hotel-construction-site/

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Global News · collected 2026-10-11 · by Toni De Guzman

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A worker died when a canopy collapsed at the construction site of the Fairmont Winnipeg hotel in downtown Winnipeg on Thursday while performing asbestos abatement work for Kepsco Construction. The Manitoba Federation of Labour president, Kevin Rebeck, highlighted that workers are more likely to be injured in Manitoba than anywhere else in Canada and called for an external government review to address workplace safety issues.
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On Thursday, a worker died after a canopy collapsed at the construction site of the Fairmont Winnipeg hotel downtown. The victim was employed by Kepsco Construction and was performing asbestos abatement work when the incident occurred. James Richardson & Sons Ltd, which owns the building, expressed condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased through a statement from Barb Perreaux, their communications director.

Kevin Rebeck, president of the Manitoba Federation of Labour, highlighted that workers are more likely to be injured in Manitoba than anywhere else in Canada. He called for an external government review to address this issue. As a mark of respect, the hotel’s flags were lowered to half-mast in honor of the deceased worker.

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Fairmont Winnipeg James Richardson & Sons Ltd James Richardson & Sons Ltd. Kepsco Construction Manitoba

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Fairmont Winnipeg ORG · 2× Kepsco Construction ORG · 2× Barb Perreaux PERSON · 1× Canada GPE · 1× Global News ORG · 1× James Richardson & Sons Ltd ORG · 1× James Richardson & Sons Ltd. ORG · 1× Kevin Rebeck PERSON · 1× Manitoba GPE · 1× Manitoba Federation of Labour ORG · 1×

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Get daily National news The Fairmont Winnipeg building is owned by James Richardson & Sons Ltd. Workers are more likely to be injured in Manitoba than anywhere else in Canada, said Kevin Rebeck, Manitoba Federation of Labour president.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-11
2026-10-11 · Global News
Person dies after canopy collapses at Fairmont hotel construction site · assertive framing

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A worker died after a canopy collapsed at the Fairmont Winnipeg hotel downtown construction site on Thursday. asserted
canopy → die → Thursday
The worker is employed at Kepsco Construction and was at the hotel doing asbestos abatement work, according to a provincial spokesperson. “We extend our sincere condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time,” said Barb Perreaux, James Richardson & Sons Ltd communications director, in an emailed statement. uncertain
Perreaux → employ → statement
Get daily National news The Fairmont Winnipeg building is owned by James Richardson & Sons Ltd. Workers are more likely to be injured in Manitoba than anywhere else in Canada, said Kevin Rebeck, Manitoba Federation of Labour president. asserted
Rebeck → get → Labour
“Something has to change, so I’m asking for government to conduct an external review,” he said. asserted
he → have → review
“Let’s get to heart of the matter. Let’s shine a light on this issue.” asserted
’s → get → issue
The hotel’s flags are at half-mast to honour the deceased. asserted
flags → honour → deceased
Global News has reached out to Kepsco Construction for more information. asserted
News → reach → information
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