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Wall showed cracks before fatal collapse at condo site

CALGARY — A contractor who was excavating a site for a luxury condominium complex says he had advised the site superintendent of safety concerns because of large cracks in a 30-metre-high wall at the side of the pit. Mark Bates, who owned On-Track Excavating, said he told the superintendent, Nick Papa, about the crack he … Continue reading »

Shop teachers talk safety with education minister

B.C. Education Minister George Abbott has promised to take seriously safety concerns made by industrial education teachers. He has asked his staff to review recommendations that were made in a two-hour meeting held on Tuesday, and to meet back with the trades teachers within two to three months. Abbott also requested the industrial education teachers review suggestions made … Continue reading »

RCMP investigating safety concerns at B.C. sawmill

The Canadian Press BURNS LAKE, B.C. — Sawmill employees being interviewed by police after a Friday night explosion levelled their workplace and killed two are telling police about safety concerns. RCMP Const. Lesley Smith said Tuesday officers plan to speak to everyone who worked at the mill about the day of the disaster and the days … Continue reading »