New Brunswick police officer rescues woman trapped in clothing donation bin
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The issue of people becoming trapped inside donation bins has been a deadly problem in this country. Continue reading
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Man found in Burnaby donation bin a day after city announces plan to shut them down
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
After a short interaction with an officer, the man was able to roll out of the bin on his own. Police say he wasn’t injured. Continue reading
‘This is a problem across the country’: Clothing donation bin deaths prompt demand for action
Since 2015, at least seven Canadians have died after getting stuck inside a clothing donation bin, according to the Canadian Press. The death of a Toronto woman Tuesday brings that number to eight. Continue reading
Woman dies after being trapped inside clothing donation box in Toronto
Police said they received a call after 1:30 a.m. for reports of a woman trapped inside of a clothing donation box near Bloor and Dovercourt. Continue reading
Alberta charities work to ensure donation box safety after B.C. death
By Albert Delitala Digital Broadcast Journalist
A number of charities serving Alberta that use donation bins are reviewing their safety protocol after the death of a man in Vancouver this week. Continue reading
West Vancouver shuts down clothing donation bins after death
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Crews were relieved to discover nothing in the bin except for donated clothing. Continue reading
Man dies after becoming stuck in West Vancouver clothing donation bin
By Terry Schintz Manager Radio News
Shortly before 8:30 a.m. Sunday, emergency services were called to the intersection of 13th Street and Bellevue Avenue. Continue reading
UBC Okanagan students design safer clothing donation bins
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
First-year engineering students at UBC Okanagan have designed new clothing bin donation boxes that could prevent deaths from people becoming trapped inside. Continue reading
‘It’s like a death trap’: Concerns raised after man found dead in Calgary clothing bin
By Jill Croteau Reporter
A man was found dead, partially stuck in a clothing donation bin in Calgary on Thursday morning. Continue reading
Man found dead in Surrey donation bin
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The BC Coroners Service is now investigating after a body was found in a donation bin Tuesday morning. Continue reading