BCMar 04, 2026
B.C. to introduce mandatory crane licensing and permitting after seven fatalities in five years
The British Columbia government says it will introduce mandatory crane-related licensing and permitting following a series of fatal workplace accidents over the past five years.
In a statement Tuesday, the province said it plans to establish a new WorkSafeBC crane licensing and permitting program to ensure crane operations meet “consistent, high-quality safety requirements.” According to the government, there have been seven crane-related fatalities in B.C. during that period, with 373 cranes currently in operation across the province.
The announcement follows a WorkSafeBC report into the
CanadaMar 04, 2026
Canada seeks Oman airspace access amid Middle East tensions,no evacuation flights announced
Canada has asked Oman for permission to use its airspace if evacuations become necessary as tensions escalate in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said.
Anand confirmed she spoke with her Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi, about securing potential access to Oman’s airspace to help extract Canadians from the region if required. According to federal officials, about 100,000 Canadians are currently in the affected area.
Ottawa has not announced any government-organized repatriation flights. The federal government is advising Canadians to leave the region by commercial means
CanadaMar 03, 2026
Air Canada adds extra Toronto–Delhi flight amid Middle East disruptions
Air Canada says it is increasing capacity between Canada and India as it suspends several Middle East routes due to current conditions in the region.
The airline announced it will add one additional flight on its Toronto–Delhi route from March 7 to March 21. That will bring the total to two daily flights between Toronto and Delhi during that period.
Air Canada also said it will deploy larger aircraft on select Toronto–London–Mumbai flights to accommodate additional passenger demand.
The changes come after the airline suspended all flights to and from Dubai and Tel Aviv until March 22. Ai
BCMar 03, 2026
B.C. chief coroner announces investigation into Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
British Columbia Chief Coroner Jatinder Baidwan announced Tuesday that a formal investigation will be conducted into the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
Speaking at a press conference in Victoria, Baidwan said the purpose of the investigation is to establish the facts surrounding the incident and issue recommendations aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future. He said the process is also intended to help restore public confidence in the system.
According to the BC Coroners Service, the investigation will examine how individuals experiencing a mental health crisis are identified and w
BCMar 03, 2026
Minister Sunner explains the need of Bill 7 in an interview with Connect FM
The BC government has introduced Bill 7, in the legislature to provide education quality assurance, strengthen oversight, and crack down on bad actors.
In this regard, in an exclusive interview with Connect FM today, BC's Minister of Post-Secondary education and Future Skills, Jessie Sooner, answered questions about the need for the bill, its timeline, identification of bad actors and penalties, and its alignment with federal laws.
Minister Sunner said, “this legislation will provide more tools and will be useful in maintaining international education standards.”
Minister Sunner said that
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