Tag: Emergency

B.C. wildfires force thousands from their homes

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
About 8,000 people are under evacuation orders in British Columbia as wildfires continue to threaten communities in the southern Interior and Cariboo regions, provincial officials said Tuesday.

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

District of Port Hardy Sage Daniels -
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

Tsunami My Tri-Port Now Staff -
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

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
---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

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
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

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

911 Awareness Week

News Justin Goulet -
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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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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