Crane Collapse
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Kelowna mother who lost son in crane collapse organizes fundraiser for memorialSo far, over $200,000 has already been raised through a United Way BC campaign in support of erecting a memorial site at Knowles Heritage Park in Kelowna in honour of the victims.CanadaApr 18
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4th crane incident in Metro Vancouver prompts safety calls, changes for industryAnother crane incident in Vancouver has prompted WorkSafeBC to bring together labour stakeholders and industry leaders to discuss crane safety and implement changes.CanadaMar 5
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Safety a priority after another B.C. crane death: mayorVancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he is 'deeply saddened' by the death of a worker, who was hit when a load from a crane fell on a building under construction.Feb 23
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Oakridge crane collapse kills worker at construction siteThe identity of the worker killed in a construction incident at the massive Oakridge complex in Vancouver has not yet been released.CanadaFeb 22
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‘Meaningful changes’ needed for crane operator safety in aftermath of collapse: UnionInformation gleaned during a years-long investigation into a fatal Kelowna crane collapse needs to be released sooner than later, says the union representing crane operators.EconomyFeb 21
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Crane collapses at construction site in SurreyA crane has collapsed at a construction near the corner of 104 Ave and King George Blvd in the community of Whalley in Surrey B.C.CanadaJan 30
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Crane dangling off Burnaby tower causes temporary road closureAerial footage shot by Global News shows the operator's cab of the crane flipped on its side, with its tower hanging over the site of the tower.TrafficJan 26
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Fundraising continues for Kelowna crane collapse memorial, tops $100KThe North Okanagan Labour Council says it’s looking to attract donations from regional businesses, the development community and private-sector corporations.CanadaNov 18, 2023
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‘Deadly defect’ blamed for 2021 Kelowna crane collapse: Construction companyIn a lawsuit filed just a day ahead of the two-year anniversary of the deadly crane collapse, Stemmer Construction alleges Liebherr-Canada companies were responsible.CrimeJul 12, 2023
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Memorial to be built for 5 men who died in 2021 Kelowna crane collapsePlans for the memorial were unveiled at Knowles Memorial Park, two blocks east of the deadly incident on July 12, 2021.CanadaJul 12, 2023
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