Tag: WorkSafeBC

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

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.

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.

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.

Cities gather for National Day of Mourning for lost workers

News My Powell River Now Staff -
Towns and cities on Vancouver Island held ceremonies today to remember workers who’ve died on the job. Courtenay, Campbell River...

“Shift Into Winter” Campaign Promoting Safe Driving in Hazardous Conditions

News Justin Goulet -
For those who drive for work, October, November and December are the most dangerous months to do so. Almost 30%...

WorkSafeBC’s “Cone Zone” campaign underway

News Justin Goulet -
WorkSafeBC has launched their 7th annual Cone Zone campaign. The initiative is aimed at raising awareness about the safety of...

Friday marks National Day of Mourning

News Justin Goulet -
Workers who lost their lives on the job are being honoured on Friday as part of the annual National...

NDP proposes bill to protect those suffering from PTSD

News Justin Goulet -
The Provincial NDP is working to help those suffering with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A bill was re-introduced during...

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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.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

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.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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