News Items tag as: WorkSafe BC 2016

Preliminary findings released after vehicle slides off hoist, killing Vernon worker
December 20, 2016 - 11:55 AM

VERNON - The death of a Vernon man at an automotive shop earlier this month remains under investigation, but WorkSafe B.C. released some preliminary findings today.
After $75 K fine, Vernon School District broke asbestos rules again
October 28, 2016 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - Another investigation by WorkSafe B.C. found the Vernon School District in violation of asbestos management regulations — after it was already warned and fined under similar circumstances.
Salmon Arm shop class accident reviewed by WorkSafe B.C.
June 23, 2016 - 7:00 PM

SALMON ARM - A Salmon Arm high school student who suffered a serious hand injury in shop class is back home and a safety investigation complete.
Investigation underway into death at Kamloops business
January 11, 2016 - 2:30 PM

KAMLOOPS – A lot of questions remain unanswered following the death of a person at a Kamloops business this morning.
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THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in the Middle East…prevent world war three”. Last week, President Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

Preliminary findings released after vehicle slides off hoist, killing Vernon worker