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Tree planter attacked by bear worked alone without spray, radio: WorkSafeBC

by Todd Humber February 25, 2026

written by Todd Humber February 25, 2026

A tree planter suffered serious injuries after a bear attacked her twice in a remote British Columbia logging cutblock in July 2023, a WorkSafeBC investigation has found. The worker, who…

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at Safety News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Tree planter attacked by bear worked alone without spray, radio: WorkSafeBC

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