The mother of a 19-year-old man killed on the job at a Kamloops tire shop is demanding higher penalties for the company and increased training and safety protocols. Kara Stokes said her son Brendan had been working at Kamloops Tirecraft since October or November of 2017, with hopes to start a career as a mechanic. She has launched an online petition with the goal of increasing the penalty for Kamloops Tirecraft. Kamloops Tirecraft declined a request for an interview but sent an emailed statement to CBC. "For example, our Off the Road tire technicians have completed Tire Industry Association training certification for OTR tire service.

Source: CBC News June 22, 2020 21:56 UTC