Coroners Behind the Scenes | Vancouver News

Behind the scenes of British Columbia’s coroner roles, the reality is far grittier than TV portrays—no glamor, just emotional weight and tough calls. With pay boosted 50% to nearly $50/hour (first raise since 2016), the province aims to lure more recruits, especially to rural areas. Former coroners reveal the crushing toll of witnessing death’s darkest moments—from overdoses to accidents—and how the public rarely understands the burden they carry. To ease the transition, new initiatives include a proposed post-secondary course to prep hopefuls. Yet challenges remain: no sick pay, no benefits, no union rights. Still, these unsung heroes show up daily, bearing witness to humanity’s most painful endings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be7cc7d974325d87