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North Island tsunami advisory received ‘respectful’ and ‘concerned’ responses

Officials say a tsunami advisory issued Tuesday night was a good trial run for B.C.’s emergency response system.

Tsunami advisory cancelled by Tsunami Warning System

The Tsunami Advisory issued Tuesday evening by the US Tsunami Warning System for the BC Coast was cancelled Wednesday morning.

Update: Landline service restored to North Island residents

---12:20 p.m. --- E-Comm 9-1-1 says Telus landline service has been restored to residents on the North Island. --- 9:00 a.m....

Strathcona Regional District to switch emergency notification platform

A new app will be used to communicate emergency notifications within the Strathcona Regional District. The new system will come...

Being prepared for an earthquake

A Seismologist says recent earthquakes off northern Vancouver Island are a good reminder to be prepared. A 5.7 magnitude quake...

911 Awareness Week

Emergency Services are recognizing the important role of emergency dispatchers. It's Emergency Service Dispatchers and 911 Awareness Week. President of the...
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Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion. 

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”
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