Tag: Emergency Preparedness
Large Scale Marine Exercise Underway Off of Salt Spring Island
A multi-agency on-water emergency preparedness exercise is taking place just off the Northeast coast of Salt Spring Island.
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Being Prepared for an Emergency
On the heels of last week's Great BC ShakeOut, emergency coordinators are reminding residents about the importance of being...
Get Set for the ShakeOut
This morning marks the annual Great BC ShakeOut.At 10:19 AM, millions of people worldwide will practice how to "drop,...
Exercise Sweeper preps crews for an emergency
Emergency program coordinators from all over the Island, the Sunshine Coast and even Washington are taking part in a...
Being prepared for an emergency
Emergency preparedness staff are urging people to review their emergency plan.Shaun Koopman with the Strathcona Emergency Program says the...
Major emergency preparedness exercise on the Island
A major emergency preparedness exercise is taking place in Port Alberni this week.Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi...
Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergency Preparedness crews are urging people to be ready to evacuate in the event of an emergency.This week is...
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Researchers mourn death of northern resident orca off B.C. coast
A well-known northern resident orca known as I76 has died off the coast of Vancouver Island.Â
Watchdog investigating after Vancouver man shot dead by police
British Columbia’s police watchdog is investigating after a man was shot and killed by police in Vancouver.
Enoki mushrooms recalled in B.C. for possible listeria
A recall has been issued for a brand of enoki mushroom sold in British Columbia and other provinces because of possible listeria contamination.Â
Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds
A survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association finds most British Columbians have witnessed dangerous driving in school zones.Â
B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend
Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.
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