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August 26, 2009
FAULTY COMPUTER EQUIPMENT CAN BE DEADLY
Following the completion of an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a fatal fire six months ago, the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) is cautioning British Columbians about leaving laptop computers running on soft surfaces such as couches. read more >>
December 16, 2008
CORONER ISSUES CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING
As temperatures drop across the province, the BC Coroners Service and the Office of the Fire Commissioner are reminding British Columbians of the dangers posed by some alternate heating and power sources. read more >>
May 27, 2008
STATS AND STUDIES SHOW TOO MANY KIDS VICTIMS OF FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
From 2005 to 2007, 18 children under the age of 19 were killed in pedestrian incidents in B.C., reports the head of the Child Death Review unit of the BC Coroners Service in acknowledging the importance of national Safe Kids Week 2008 (May 26-June 1).
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March 7, 2008
INFANT DEATHS LINKED TO UNSAFE SLEEP PRACTICES
In 88 per cent of sudden infant deaths recently reviewed, one or more unsafe sleep risk factors was identified, and the Child Death Review Unit of the BC Coroners Service is urging parents and caregivers to ensure infants are placed to sleep in a safe environment. read more >>
December 31, 2007
AVALANCHE DEATHS PROMPT SEASONAL WARNING
Two people died last week from an avalanche in B.C., and the Coroners Service is urging all backcountry skiers, snowmobilers and other outdoor enthusiasts traveling in mountain terrain to exercise caution. read more >>
August 27, 2007
STUDENT FIRE SAFETY CAN PREVENT NEEDLESS DEATHS
As post secondary students head back to universities and colleges across the province, the Office of the Fire Commissioner and the BC Coroners Service are urging students to protect themselves and their friends from fire. read more >>
August 21, 2007
INFANT DIES AFTER RECALLED PLAYPEN COLLAPSES
The BC Coroners Service is warning parents and caregivers to check playpens
following the death of an 11 month-old Richmond boy on Aug. 7, 2007. read more >>
May 30, 2007
WILD MUSHROOMS CAN BE DEADLY
As B.C.'s wild mushroom season gets underway, the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) is warning the public that eating wild mushrooms can be deadly. read more >>
April 12, 2007
AVALANCHE DEATHS PROMPT WARNING
Five people have died from avalanches in B.C. so far this year and the Coroners Service is urging all outdoor enthusiasts to be aware of the risks and take precautions. read more >>
March 20, 2007
DRUGS BOUGHT ONLINE CAN BE DEADLY
Pills purchased on the Internet are being linked to the recent death of a 57-year-old woman in the Campbell River area, according to the BC Coroners Service . read more >>
January 25, 2007
FATAL FORESTRY ACCIDENTS PREVENTABLE
The BC Coroners Service is urging all operators of forestry and wood manufacturing machinery to carry out proper lockout/immobilization procedures, whenever performing any maintenance or repair. read more >>
August 2, 2006
B.C. LAKES AND RIVERS POSE ADDITIONAL RISKS FOR TOURISTS
The BC Coroners Service is encouraging anyone hosting tourists this summer to ensure their guests are well educated on the natural dangers associated with B.C. lakes and rivers. read more >>
December 23, 2005
PEDESTRIAN DEATHS
In the past two days, three pedestrians have been killed in the Vancouver Metro area. Already in 2005, 68 pedestrians have died on British Columbia roadways. 25 of these deaths occurred in the Vancouver Metro area. read more >>
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