Tag: WorkSafeBC

B.C. facing calls to restrict non-disclosure agreements in the workplace

Business Emily Joveski -
A B.C. legal advocacy group is urging the provincial government to ban workplace non-disclosure agreements in cases of gender-based violence.

Researchers say B.C. lags on heat safety for workers, five years after deadly heat dome

Health Emily Joveski -
Five years after British Columbia's deadly heat dome, researchers say the province needs stronger protections to prevent workers from dying in extreme heat.

WorkSafeBC slaps $182,000 penalty on PG worksite

Business Zachary Barrowcliff -
Tidewatwer Midstream and Infrastructure was handed a $182,282.38 penalty for a high-risk violation at its Prince George worksite.

Check your tread: B.C.’s winter tire rules kick in Wednesday

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Ready or not, winter tire season starts this week in British Columbia this Wednesday.

Man dead after machinery fell into ocean at B.C. pulp mill

RCMP Emily Joveski -
A 30-year-old man is dead after a piece of machinery fell into the ocean at a Vancouver Island pulp mill.

Business advocacy group says WorkSafeBC should give $2B surplus back to businesses

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A business advocacy group says WorkSafeBC should return some of its nearly $2-billion surplus to small businesses in British Columbia.

WorkSafeBC Worker takes stand at Inquest

News Spencer Gowan -
Day 9 of the Coroner's Inquest began about a half hour behind schedule this morning as council privately addressed...

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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Northwest B.C. records four unregulated drug deaths through July and August

Health
No unregulated drug deaths were recorded in July while four lives were claimed in August across northwest B.C.

Provincial election advance voting begins Friday

2026 BC Election
Final voting day for the provincial election is set for Oct. 24, but opportunities to cast your ballot early start this week.

Smithers seeks $150K grant for emergency support equipment

Town of Smithers
The Town of Smithers is applying for funding to help purchase various pieces of new equipment for Bulkley Emergency Support Services (ESS).

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections.Â