Former Tolko employee says there were problems with boomboats prior to fatal incident

A former Tolko employee has come forward, alleging there were concerns about boomboats at the Kelowna plant taking on water before Monday night’s fatal incident. A boomboat operator died after it sank. Former boomboat operator Gorden James says he routinely complained about the boats taking on water. He says he was so concerned about his safety that he quit in 2006. Tolko’s union says it’s not aware of James’ complaints and that there were none leading up to Monday’s incident. Tolko calls the allegations sp

• Former Tolko employee says there were safety concerns before fatal Kelowna incident