A workplace investigation into a firefighter’s death in a utility vehicle crash last July in northern British Columbia has blamed a series of failures by the BC Wildfire Service.

Winnipeg firefighters are mourning the loss of their friend and colleague, who they say died by suicide earlier this month, and calling for better mental health supports for first responders.

Vancouver firefighter deaths reach 34 from work-related cancer since 2017 City council approves $2.8 million for chemical-free turnout gear to help reduce cancer risk.