According to the memo, the WCB acknowledged that the effects of Preston Heinbigner’s exposures on the job as a firefighter led directly to his death.
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Targeted shooting in Penticton, B.C., under investigation: RCMP
Mounties in Penticton say they’re investigating a shooting that investigators believe was targeted.
North Bay under “severe” thunderstorm watch
Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop through the region today with the possibility of strong wind gusts and large hail. According to Environment Canada, strong wind gusts could reach up to 90 km/hr, nickel to toonie size hail and a risk of a tornado. The weather is expected to hit the region this afternoon. “Large […]
Playing through injury, Oilers’ Kane may have reached a breaking point in the Stanley Cup Final
Kris Knoblauch engaged Evander Kane in a conversation before the Edmonton Oilers started practice. The chat lasted roughly five minutes, and Kane left the ice just after hearing from his coach.
Potential new gateway monument to be unveiled in August
The City of Kelowna is working behind the scenes on a new welcoming monument and sign for the city’s north end.If approved by council, staff will continue to work behind the scenes with a preliminary unveiling of the recommended designs in August.The previous north end ‘Welcome to Kelowna’ s…
Life of crime for former youth who was victimized by Kelowna MCFD social worker Robert Saunders
The repercussions of the fraud committed by a notorious former government social worker was highlighted in Kelowna court Wednesday, during the sentencing hearing for one of the young people who was previously under his care.Robert Riley Saunders pleaded guilty to fraud over $5,000, breach of tru…
B.C. court releases dash-cam video from fatal shooting of teen bystander
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has granted the release of dash-cam video that captured the sound of the gunfire that killed an innocent 15-year-old boy during an alleged gang shooting in Vancouver in 2018.
Smaller water main break in Franklin will begin repairs Thursday
The City of Calgary says it will begin digging up the road in Franklin on Thursday for a water main break that has impacted 10 businesses, many of whom were closed Wednesday.
Missing Winnipeg teen hasn’t been seen in weeks: police
Winnipeg police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teenage girl.
One person injured in Lowertown shooting, Ottawa police report
One injured person was transported to hospital following a shooting in Lowertown on Wednesday afternoon, the Ottawa Police Service said. In an online post, police said officers found the injured individual after responding to the intersection of Murray Street and Beausoleil Drive at approximately 3:40 p.m. “The investigation is currently ongoing and road closures remain […]
