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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Kelowna winery says accountant took almost a half-million dollars
The owners of a Kelowna winery and golf course allege their former controller took nearly $450,000 in just 30 months on the job. The Turton Group, which owns The View winery as well as Orchard Greens golf course and a rental business, is su

No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens
BERLIN (AP) — You can get drunk at Bavaria's world-famous Oktoberfest, but don't get high. The southern German state will ban smoking cannabis at public festivals, inside beer gardens, and even at the Oktoberfest, the world

B.C. home sales slide almost 10 per cent in March despite mortgage rate drop
VANCOUVER - Home sales in British Columbia fell by almost 10 per cent in March compared with the same period last year, in a slowdown an analyst says could be buyers waiting for lower interest rates. The B.C. Real Estate Association says th

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