The suits, filed Friday in Victoria, claim the grounding was due to the negligence, recklessness and errors of the defendants, specifically noting they failed to maintain an adequate lookout and were navigating in poor visibility and darkness they knew or ought to have known would be dangerous. The claims have not been proven in court. The Transportation Safety Board report, released last month, concluded the grounding of the rigid-hull inflatable jet boat was the result of misinterpretation of navigational information and communication failures during a training exercise. When it was released, Bill Riggs, chief executive of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, said the report was balanced and the organization agreed with its conclusions.
Student Ranger Program Back For A 4th Year
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Young adults interested in working outdoors this summer and playing a key role in environmental stewardship can apply now for the BC Parks Student Ranger Program.
Project Co-ordinator Stephanie Govier said the program offers hands-on work experience through a variety of projects.
“It provides young adults in British Columbia and across Canada the opportunity to work in parks and protected areas. We have them working in 12 crews throughout the Province and they work in our 4 main program areas of recreation, conservation, public outreach, and Indigenous relations.”