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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iN DISCUSSION: Rats. So many rats
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 30. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The op

iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries are more common to find growing in garde

Rapper GloRilla is arrested on marijuana charges following investigation of a burglary at her home
Rapper GloRilla was arrested this week on felony drug charges after “a significant amount of marijuana” was found by police while they investigated a burglary at her home in Atlanta. GloRilla, whose real name is Gloria Woods, vo

Kelowna's lost wetlands and building around the ones that are left
Kelowna is known for its vineyards, orchards and beaches, but a lot of the city used to be a big swampy marsh. Now, the city is caught between conserving swampland and trying to stack more people on top of each other as the population grows.

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