Why is Ontario’s WISB rejecting chronic stress claims?

Plus, how much will things change with the coronation of King Charles III? [The Star] First Up [By Ashley Okwuosa] By Ashley Okwuosa Good morning. For live updates on the coronation of King Charles III, [you needn’t look further](. Here’s the latest. MUST READS Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images royals [How much influence will King Charles III dare to wield?]( King Charles’ coronation today brings a formal conclusion to a 74-year wait. However, those years revealed Charles to be a front-line activist, a backroom meddler and a clinger to the sacred and traditional. So, how will he perform his most important task yet, to shape an unwieldy institution so that it survives for generations to come? [Allan Woods breaks down how the King plans to update an ancient institution on what some call a “fairly tight deadline]( Susan Kao/Toronto Star illustration Star exclusive [Why does Ontario’s WSIB reject over 90 per cent of chronic mental stress claims?]( In 2018, a landmark reform allowed workers to file claims for chronic workplace harassment, abuse and extreme pressure. But data over the past five years shows that Ontario’s Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WISB) has systematically rejected thousands of these claims — at rates that far exceed other workplace injuries. Sara Mojtehedzadeh reports that the board has also routinely denied over 90 per cent of applicants with chronic mental stress claims. [Here’s why critics are calling the board’s criteria discriminatory and overly restrictive](. HO/The Canadian Press WILDFIRE [Unpredictable wildfires force 13,000 people to evacuate in Alberta]( On Friday, thousands of people were evacuated as 37 “out of control” wildfires burned in Alberta, reports Kieran Leavitt. One of the most devastated areas is a Fox Lake community that’s lost between 17 and 20 homes. With government officials dubbing 2023 as one of the worst years for wildfires in recent memory, [here’s what Albertans can expect as they enter the province’s busiest fire season](. Realtor.ca GTA HOME HUNT [These two Toronto houses have two-bedrooms, one-bathroom and are $150,000 apart in price. Which is the better deal?]( In this edition of GTA Home Hunt, two homes with almost identical specifications are over $100,000 apart in price. What’s the reason? Alessia Passafiume speaks to realtor Othneil Litchmore about the difference between the two properties. It comes down to one question: In this housing market, [is it better to buy a cheaper property that requires extensive renovations or purchase a move-in-ready home for a higher price]( Lars Hagberg/The Canadian Press file photo Opinion [What’s the cost of being a parent in the age of COVID-19?]( Despite the World Health Organization’s declaration that the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic is over, many parents are suffering from chronic and incurable burnout, writes Amy Dempsey. They’ve spent the last few years performing full-time jobs while experiencing pressure to stay positive, leading to persistent feelings of guilt, failure, depression and anxiety. [Here’s Amy reflecting on how far parents have come during the pandemic and how much they’ve paid for it](. POV Martin Regg Cohn: [This Canadian woman might take down Donald Trump](. Rosie DiManno: [Here’s why King Charles III may surprise those calling for his monarchy’s demise](. Heather Mallick: [A Royal weekend we should all soon forget](. Alberto Galasso: [The Ed Sheeran lawsuit suggests the need for music copyright reform](. Bruce Arthur: [Whoever wins the Canada Soccer election, the sport will remain split](. Bobby Aubé: [Convinced AI could take your job overnight? Think again](. TRY THIS www.markcullen.com Mark and Ben Cullen have some helpful tips to make May your most productive month in the garden. Here’s how you can maintain your energy and enthusiasm for the months ahead [and get the garden you want this spring](. Thanks for reading. You can reach the First Up team at [firstup@thestar.ca](mailto:firstup@thestar.ca?source=newsletter&utm_source=ts_nl&utm_medium=emailutm_email=6C53B63A8E3FAD70AD4EF13004527437&utm_campaign=frst_180379), and I will see you back here tomorrow. If you're not enjoying these emails, please tell us how we can make them better by emailing newsletterfeedback@thestar.ca. Or, if you'd prefer, you can unsubscribe from this newsletter by clicking the first link below. [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( [Sign Up for More Newsletters and Email Alerts]( [View in Browser]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1E6. 416-367-2000 [PRIVACY POLICY](