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Sea to Sky Gondola collapse investigation results
Technical Safety BC has released its technical investigation report into the August 10, 2019 collapse of the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish.
Sea-to-Sky gondola incident: Media statement
Vancouver, BC, August 12, 2019 - On August 10, 2019, Technical Safety BC was alerted to a downed cable line at Sea-to-Sky Gondola in Squamish which resulted in several gondola cars dropping to the ground. The line was not operational at the time and no one was injured.
Technical Safety BC announces appointment of two new members to Board of Directors
Vancouver, BC (July 10, 2019) - Technical Safety BC is pleased to welcome Judy Cavanagh and Ivan Limpright to its Board of Directors for a three-year term effective July 3, 2019.
Technical Safety BC releases its new State of Safety 2018 providing key insights into technical safety risks in the province
Vancouver, BC (June 5, 2018) - Safety regulator Technical Safety BC has released its annual State of Safety report, which provides a snapshot of technical safety in the province, along with the organization’s achievements and impact over 2018.
Technical Safety BC publishes its 2018 Annual Report
Technical Safety BC is pleased to announce the release of our 2018 Annual Report.
Technical Safety BC releases 2019-2021 business plan
Technical Safety BC has released its 2019-2021 business plan which directs the organization on how to continue delivering on its 10 – Year Strategy.
2018 Alumni Association scholarships awarded
Congratulations to Amalia Urloiu and Gardenia Marinho who have been awarded the 2018 Technical Safety BC Alumni Association Scholarship.
Impacted by the power outage? Here's what you need to know
If you are one of the many individuals across BC whose power has been cut off due to the recent windstorms, here is what you need to know.
Changes to the Safety Standards Act: What you need to know
To enhance safety for workers and the general public, the provincial government of BC has made several amendments to the Safety Standards Act which came into force at midnight, November 30.
These amendments are intended to address gaps and strengthen existing safety oversight tools so that delegated authorities administering the Act, including Technical Safety BC and other local municipalities, can do their jobs more effectively.
Catherine Roome, CEO of BC’s safety regulator, named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women
Technical Safety BC is pleased to announce that Catherine Roome, President and CEO, has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women for 2018.
Technical Safety BC holds 2018 Lieutenant Governor Safety Awards; celebrates winners
Thank you to those who joined us to celebrate excellence in technical safety and congratulate this year's recipients of Lieutenant Governor Safety Awards presented by the Honourable Janet Austin at the Kitsilano Ballroom, Douglas Hotel in Vancouver on November 7.
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