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Untrained disassembly, poor communication linked to fatal Kamloops ammonia release
January 26, 2023 - 12:06 PM
VANCOUVER - The independent body that oversees the safety of technical systems and equipment in British Columbia has found a deadly ammonia leak near Kamloops last May was a tragedy that took years to unfold.
Employers didn't protect workers' safety in fatal ammonia leak: WorkSafeBC
August 30, 2018 - 9:30 AM
RICHMOND, B.C. - A refrigeration company and a municipality have been cited by WorkSafeBC under health and safety regulations after three workers died last year when they were exposed to ammonia at an arena in Fernie, B.C.
Ammonia leak at Fernie, B.C., ice rink linked to aging equipment: report
July 25, 2018 - 1:30 PM
VANCOUVER - A report by an organization that oversees the safe installation of technical equipment in British Columbia pinpoints a decision to keep operating with aging equipment for an ammonia leak at an ice rink in Fernie that killed three workers last year.
Inspections, training needed to prevent ammonia leaks at ice rinks: experts
March 20, 2018 - 8:30 AM
VANCOUVER - Some industry experts are asking questions about the staffing and inspections of arenas using ammonia refrigeration systems, months after a leak killed three men at an ice rink in southeastern British Columbia.
Inspections, training needed to prevent ammonia leaks at ice rinks: experts
March 18, 2018 - 8:31 AM
VANCOUVER - Some industry experts are asking questions about the staffing and inspections of arenas using ammonia refrigeration systems, months after a leak killed three men at an ice rink in southeastern British Columbia.
Fernie, B.C., celebrates opening of outdoor rink following deadly ammonia leak
December 22, 2017 - 10:30 AM
FERNIE, B.C. - Snow and bone-chilling cold could not dampen the enthusiasm of a British Columbia community as residents opened an outdoor ice rink Thursday night and took another step in their recovery from a deadly tragedy.
NHL hockey teams helps Fernie, B.C., recover from ice rink tragedy
November 29, 2017 - 4:30 PM
FERNIE, B.C. - Residents of a British Columbia city could soon be back on home ice, thanks to the NHL's Calgary Flames.
RCMP investigation at B.C. ice rink continues one month after fatal leak
November 17, 2017 - 2:45 PM
FERNIE, B.C. - There's no word on when residents of the southeastern B.C., community of Fernie will have access to a rink where three men died of an ammonia leak a month ago.
Residents forced from homes due to ammonia leak in Fernie, B.C. allowed to return
October 22, 2017 - 8:00 PM
FERNIE, B.C. - Residents who were forced from their homes because of a deadly ammonia leak at an ice rink in Fernie, B.C., are being allowed back home.
Off-duty paramedic among three men who died in Fernie arena ammonia leak
October 20, 2017 - 10:45 AM
FERNIE, B.C. - The City of Fernie shut down its operations Friday to give staff time to grieve the deaths of co-workers following an ammonia leak at the local ice rink.
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JONESIE: Kamloops mayor could learn from Kelowna's mayor about wielding power
OPINION Kamloops City Councillors should consider themselves lucky. They have a bit of a bully for a mayor, but one who doesn’t know how to use his power properly. Reid Hamer-Jackson should have found time at the Southern In
Kamloops' first commercial art gallery to jazz up downtown strip
Nightlife in downtown Kamloops is about to get more eclectic as the first commercial art gallery in the city is opening this week, featuring a wine bar and 1930s theme. “I’m creating spaces throughout the gallery with anti
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn't legalize it for rec
More real estate listings and lower prices in Kamloops, Okanagan
A recent real estate report has good news for home buyers in the southern Interior. There are more houses on the market and lower prices around Kamloops and the Okanagan. The Association of Interior Realtors released its report for April to
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Thieves steal thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from Kamloops hospital thrift store
A volunteer run thrift store that brings in money for the hospital in Kamloops was the target of a smash and grab on Friday, with thieves making off with thousands of dollars worth of precious jew
May 01, 2024 7:00 AM
Another homeless drop in centre to close in Kamloops
The Mustard Seed will be closing its drop-in facility this summer, just months after a similar service in North Kamloops shuts its doors. The volunteer-run program gives people on the street
May 02, 2024 7:00 PM
Semi strikes downtown Kamloops building
A truck hauling wood chips struck a downtown Kamloops building Tuesday morning, April 30. The trailer remains at the scene, torn open with its payload spilled onto the pavement on Seymour St
April 30, 2024 3:10 PM
UPDATE: Crews get handle on fire at historic church in downtown Kamloops
Kamloops fire crews are battling a blaze at a historic church in downtown Kamloops. The fire broke out at around 9 a.m. today, May 2, at St. Andrew's on the Square at the corner of Seymo
May 02, 2024 10:56 AM
Kelowna realtor fined for conflicts of interest
A Kelowna realtor has been fined $15,000 for contravening the Real Estate Services Act. The B.C. Financial Services Authority, which regulates the industry, said Donna Craig of Menethil Prop
May 01, 2024 6:00 PM
Unionized city employees not the target of bullying from Kamloops politicians
The City of Kamloops won't comment on bullying and harassment complaints surrounding elected officials, but they aren't coming from unionized employees. That according to CUPE presid
May 02, 2024 7:00 AM
Kamloops nurse disciplined for giving opioid dose to wrong patient
A Kamloops nurse can't work alone after giving an opioid dose to the wrong patient. The BC College of Nurses and Midwives reprimanded the nurse more than a year after she incorrectly gav
May 01, 2024 6:00 AM
Kamloops man fighting to get mom with dementia into long-term care
Kamloops resident Stewart Streifel has the power of attorney for his mother who has dementia. He said it took months of going around in circles in the medical system to get the assessment hi
April 29, 2024 7:00 AM
Kamloops man murdered, body found near Kelowna
A Kamloops man found dead near Big White was the victim of a homicide. Kelvin "Kelly" Jobson, 47, was identified more than a week after his body was found on an Okanagan forest ser
May 01, 2024 3:08 PM
Butt-shaped dye stains on new chairs lead to failed claim against BC furniture store
Fabric stains left behind by someone’s behind led to an unsuccessful lawsuit against a BC furniture store in small claims court. Sepehr Sheikholeslami took Moe’s Home Coqui
April 28, 2024 3:30 PM
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