Tag: WorkSafeBC

Summer traffic in the Kootenays increases risk for roadside workers

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Drivers urged to slow down, leave phones alone and follow directions this summer holidays.

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

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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

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

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

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Ready or not, winter tire season starts this week in British Columbia this Wednesday.

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

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

Nearly 7,000 young workers sustain on-the-job injuries: WorkSafeBC

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As summer approaches, many students are preparing to enter the workforce for the first time. WorkSafeBC reminds employers to provide...

WorkSafeBC urges construction site safety after 1,000 falls last year

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With spring having arrived and an increase in outdoor construction projects, WorkSafeBC wants employers and workers to take steps...

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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. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Trail Smoke Eaters split Thanksgiving weekend games at BCHL Showcase

Trail Smoke Eaters
The Trail Smoke Eaters wrapped up the Thanksgiving long weekend with two wins and a loss, including a split at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alta.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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