Treehouse encampment dismantled in Vernon as winter approaches

A Vernon homeless encampment is being dismantled, including its makeshift treehouse that has drawn attention at the north end of town. Signs of the camp’s imminent removal were apparent as of Wednesday, Oct. 22, when orange fencing could be seen erected around the site along Highway 97 at 48th Avenue. Highway maintenance and bylaw personnel

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Kitimat worries ‘fly-in, fly-out’ LNG worker housing will shortchange locals

Cedar LNG delivered an extensive project update to Kitimat council on Oct. 20, but the meeting was slowed by a prolonged discussion over workforce accommodation, as councillors questioned the company’s plan to house the permanent operational staff onboard the floating LNG (FLNG) vessel. The company said the onboard accommodation block — 40 rooms with 80

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B.C. university reports shift toward gender equality in trades education

Women are often underrepresented in trades careers, but change is on its way, says the University of the Fraser Valley. For the first time, the university’s automotive collision repair and refinishing class boasts a nearly-equal gender split. They say that it’s representative of a larger shift happening across Canada. There has been concentrated recruitment push

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