North Okanagan Labour Council

• Fundraising continues for Kelowna crane collapse memorial, tops $100K

  The North Okanagan Labour Council says it’s looking to attract donations from regional businesses, the development community and private-sector corporations.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2023
  
• ‘We still hurt’: Community marks grim anniversary in downtown Kelowna

  Tuesday, a crane at a Kelowna construction site blasted its horn as hundreds of people held a moment of silence to mark the fatal crane collapse that happened July 12, 2021.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2022
  
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• Mother of crane collapse victim calls for changes to workplace culture to make safety top priority

  According to the North Okanagan Labour Council, there were 161 work-related deaths in BC in 2021, including eight in the region.  That's 10 more deaths from the year before.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2022
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• Community conference to be held in Kelowna ahead of municipal election

  As B.C.’s municipal election slowly approaches, the North Okanagan Labour Council will be hosting a public event, the ‘Community Visioning Conference.’

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2022
• COVID-19 crisis brings worker safety to the forefront as the Okanagan marks Day of Mourning

  "[COVID-19] drives the point home that we have to be aware of our own safety and not take risks that will injure ourselves and others."

  Apr 28, 2020
• North Okanagan Labour Council hosts annual Labour Day picnic

  Several labour organizations were in attendance for the annual event.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2019
• Annual Labour Day picnic planned for Mission Creek Park

  The event, which runs from noon to 3 p.m., will include a free barbecue, bouncy castle and face painting.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 3, 2018