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WorkSafeBC refuses to release Kelowna crane collapse report but still making changes
February 22, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Even though the RCMP has finally wrapped up its investigation into the 2021 fatal Kelowna crane collapse, WorkSafeBC won’t release its own report on the tragedy.
Former IH top doc paid $350,000 before going to jail for sex crimes
September 05, 2023 - 6:00 PM
The criminally convicted former chief medical health officer earned one of the highest salaries of all executives at the Interior Health Authority last year.
Mill worker with sleep apnea wins first round of case against Vernon company
July 05, 2023 - 7:30 AM
A BC man who accused a Vernon company of failing to accommodate him after he was diagnosed with complex sleep apnea has won the first round of a BC Human Rights Tribunal case.
BC company fined $16K after scuba diver death
May 29, 2023 - 6:00 PM
A BC company has been fined $16,000 after a worker died during a scuba diving operation.
Kamloops ER nurse abused by patient hopes new program will prevent future violence
October 24, 2022 - 4:30 PM
Arlene Tedjo's passion for nursing was already dwindling in a short-staffed emergency room in Kamloops, but when a patient kicked her and told her to go back to her own country, she was forced to take a break from her job.
What workers can legally do avoid unsafe work in heatwave
July 27, 2022 - 6:00 PM
There are lots of tips out there on how to beat the heat as temperatures reach the 40 Celsius range in the Thompson-Okanagan over the next couple of days.
COVID and wildfires creating health care crisis in Kamloops, Okanagan
August 24, 2021 - 9:30 AM
Chronic staffing shortages in Kamloops and Kelowna hospitals have been compounded by the stress of the COVID pandemic and wildfires, leaving some acute care units short staffed and emergency rooms backed up.
Video footage of Kelowna crane collapse appears to show obvious safety violations
July 15, 2021 - 8:00 PM
Two videos posted on social media that show what appears to be the first section of the crane that collapsed in Kelowna being removed have riled a union representative concerned about worker safety.
B.C. Corrections considering release of non-violent offenders because of COVID-19
March 31, 2020 - 7:00 PM
B.C. Corrections is considering releasing non-violent offenders to help reduce the spread of the virus and protect the incarcerated population and prison staff.
TNRD facing two WorkSafeBC orders regarding bullying and harassment
February 21, 2020 - 4:46 PM
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has had its wrist slapped by WorkSafeBC in two consecutive orders relating to its internal policies dealing with workplace bullying and harassment.
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Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjo
Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit
Manitoba government plans to lift ban on homegrown recreational cannabis
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is planning to end its ban on homegrown recreational cannabis — a move that would leave Quebec as the only province with such a restriction. "We're just allowing Manitobans to have the same
Kamloops council to expand tax exemptions for new rental builds
Developers have more land to choose from if they want to cut costs on new rental buildings in Kamloops. The City is looking to expand a tax exemption program to span massive swaths of Kamloops in order to encourage development. Previously r
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Princess Anne to visit BC next month
VICTORIA - Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles, is scheduled to visit British Columbia next month. The p
April 25, 2024 3:14 PM
UPDATE: 'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd
CHETWYND, B.C. - British Columbia's first wildfire evacuation order of this season lasted under 24 hours, but lo
April 25, 2024 3:07 PM
The Latest | Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden
Palestinian hospital officials said Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip killed at least
April 25, 2024 2:15 PM
Resident evacuated due to UBCO highrise construction in Kelowna has died
An evacuated resident of a supportive housing complex in downtown Kelowna passed away earlier this week. Jim H
April 25, 2024 2:14 PM
Celebrate Shuswap trails with food, drinks and Shred Kelly
The Shuswap Trail Alliance is throwing an event to celebrate everyone who makes trails in the Shuswap enjoyable for
April 25, 2024 1:42 PM
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