BCFMWU Provincial Executive and President Graeme Johnston will pay tribute to Brother, Kulwant (Kenny) Chohan who died tragically while at work last year.
National Day of Mourning honours all workers tragically killed, injured, or made ill by their work. This year’s National Day of Mourning weighs heavy on our hearts in honour of Kenny and his loved ones.
B.C. Ferries crew members were able to rescue a person who went overboard soon after the Queen of Surrey left Departure Bay last night.
B.C. Ferries said in an e-mailed statement that they were notified about 9:20 p.m. Thursday, April 1, of a “possible person overboard.” Crew launched the rescue boat and brought the person safely back onto the ferry. The vessel returned to Departure Bay terminal where B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics were waiting.
“We thank our customers for their patience and understanding as we handled the situation…” the statement noted. “Our crews are highly trained to respond in the event of a marine emergency, and we thank them for their quick actions. We certainly hope the person is OK, and we wish them well.”