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Elizabeth McSheffrey is a journalist from Ottawa and an online reporter for Global BC in Vancouver. She specializes in long reads, investigations and the intersection between politics, business and human rights. Over the past decade, Elizabeth has worked across the country and around the world, filing from eight countries in Central America and Africa on everything from grassroots mining resistance to Uganda’s burgeoning film industry. She recently travelled to the Vatican for Global News to cover a historic Indigenous delegation pushing Pope Francis for reconciliation and worked as an instructor for Journalists for Human Rights in Tunisia. Elizabeth joined the Global News network on television in Halifax in 2018 before returning to her roots as a writer. She has previously worked as an investigative journalist for the National Observer and a media trainer for Journalists for Human Rights' Indigenous Reporters Program and Misinformation Project. She is the recipient of three RTDNA awards and a Canadian Online Publishing Award, and has been a finalist or co-finalist for awards from the Michener Foundation, the Canadian Association of Journalists, the Canadian Journalism Foundation, and the Canadian Hillman Prize. Elizabeth is on the board of directors at World Press Freedom Canada. Find her on Twitter at @emcsheff
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Union raises safety concerns following 3 B.C. derailments in under 2 months
The union representing over 9,000 rail workers, Teamsters Canada, is voicing safety concerns after three train derailments in British Columbia within two months. Christopher Monette, a union representative, highlighted the potential for deadly consequences, referencing past incidents and fatalities. The recent derailments involved Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail (CPKC) and are under investigation by the Transportation Safety Board (TSB). The union is critical of the rail industry and the government for what it perceives as inadequate safety measures and self-regulation. Teamsters Canada is also in the midst of labor negotiations with CN and CPKC, with a strike looming over disputes regarding rest provisions in collective agreements. CPKC and CN Rail have defended their safety records and bargaining positions, while new federal regulations have tightened work-rest balance for rail workers.
Families of Robert Pickton’s victims brace for his ‘horrific’ day parole application eligibility
Robert Pickton, a convicted serial killer, is eligible to apply for day parole, causing distress among the families of his victims. Palexelsiya Lorelei Williams, a relative of one victim and advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, finds the eligibility disgusting and indicative of a racist justice system. The remains or DNA of 33 women were found on Pickton's property, and he was sentenced to life in prison in 2007. The families have recently opposed RCMP applications to dispose of evidence from the case. The article also touches on the broader issue of violence against Indigenous women in Canada.
B.C. man wanted after skipping court, charged in connection to organized crime
An arrest warrant has been issued for Jonathan Erin Clifford, who failed to appear in court on charges related to an alleged drug trafficking operation with Hells Angels ties in Vancouver Island. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) is seeking public assistance to locate Clifford. He is among six individuals charged after a bust that yielded cocaine, cash, a vehicle, Hells Angels paraphernalia, and firearms. The CFSEU-BC emphasizes the impact of gangs and organized crime on small communities.
City of Vancouver lawsuit claims faulty Granville Bridge work poses ‘substantial danger’
The City of Vancouver has filed a lawsuit against Associated Engineering (B.C.) Ltd., Graham Infrastructure LP, and Ross Rex Industrial Painters Ltd. for alleged defects in rehabilitation work on the Granville Bridge, which the city claims pose a danger to users. The work in question, conducted between 2019 and 2021, included replacing expansion joints and recoating structural steel members. The city alleges that some recoating work was not completed and that the rubber troughs installed do not function properly, leading to corrosion and degradation. Associated Engineering has stated that they are investigating the issues and confirmed the bridge's safety. The City of Vancouver has clarified that the language about safety risk in the claim is a legal requirement and that the bridge does not pose any structural safety risks.
Suspect in hit-and-run that injured RCMP officer wanted across B.C.
A suspect, Tobin Peter Haas, is wanted for questioning in a hit-and-run incident that injured an RCMP officer in Delta, B.C. The officer, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, has been released from the hospital. The BC Highway Patrol is leading the investigation, with assistance from Delta PD, Surrey RCMP, and Surrey Police Service. Authorities urge the public to contact them with any information regarding the incident.
Stolen Border Collie Zoey recovered, vehicle still missing from New Westminster - BC
A stolen Border Collie named Zoey was returned by a commuter, but the 2012 black Fiat 500 Sport she was in remains missing. The theft occurred in New Westminster around Carnarvon and McInnes streets. The police are seeking information.
Significant reset: Eby drops B.C. children's minister from post in mini cabinet shuffle
David Eby, B.C. Premier, has reassigned Mitzi Dean from her role as the minister of children and family development to minister of state for child care, appointing Grace Lore as her successor. Dean's tenure was marked by several severe cases of child abuse in government care, prompting calls for her resignation from the Green Party and First Nations Leadership Council. Eby emphasized that the decision for a 'significant reset' at the Ministry of Children and Family Development was not influenced by these calls. The article also mentions the appointment of Andrew Mercier as minister of state for sustainable forestry and George Chow as parliamentary secretary for international credentials.
Port Coquitlam family’s wheelchair van recovered
A specialized wheelchair-friendly van belonging to a Port Coquitlam family, which is essential for their 21-year-old daughter Kayla with Rett syndrome, was stolen but has been recovered. The van was found in good condition with the keys inside after a community member recognized it from a Global News report. The family had been without the van, which they had adapted with a grant for Kayla's needs, and could not afford to replace it. The theft had left them homebound, highlighting the importance of the van in their daily lives.
Commuter chaos in Lower Mainland, drivers urged to use caution or keep off the roads
Snow and freezing temperatures led to significant traffic disruptions in the Lower Mainland, with multiple accidents and vehicle stalls reported. First responders, including Burnaby Fire and Vancouver Fire Rescue Services, advised against unnecessary driving and urged caution. A major pile-up involving 17 cars occurred on Highway 91, but no injuries were reported. The Ministry of Transportation closed the Massey Tunnel's southbound counter-flow lane due to slippery conditions, which later reopened. DriveBC noted incidents across the region, and North Vancouver RCMP recommended safety measures for those who must travel.
B.C. study finds users who are prescribed opioids are less likely to die the next week
A study in British Columbia found that opioid users prescribed a day or more's worth of opioids were 61% less likely to die the following week compared to those who were not prescribed. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, analyzed data from 5,882 individuals under B.C.'s Risk Mitigation Guidance between March 2020 and August 2021. It also found a 55% lower chance of overdose after prescription. The research was a collaboration among various institutions and included input from people with lived experience. The B.C. Coroners Service has supported expanded access to safer supply to reduce deaths from the toxic drug crisis. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Jennifer Whiteside has rejected the idea of prescription-free safer supply. The study's findings are significant, but some experts, like Dr. Julian Somers, caution that other factors like housing and mental health may also influence the likelihood of death, suggesting the need for a broader approach to social inclusion.
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