Tag: safety

Island Health urges residents to take precautions during heat wave

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health is reminding Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents to take steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness as hot temperatures continue across the region.

North Island towns to receive tsunami warning sirens

News Justin Waddell -
Towns on northern Vancouver Island will receive their first tsunami warning sirens through a new grant. The Strathcona Regional District...

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...

Road Safety at Work asks B.C. drivers to consider if travelling is worth it this winter

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
Considering whether or not to drive depending on conditions is an important part of winter driving, accordion to Road Safety at Work (RSW).

Island SAR team and forestry company collaborate for training, rescues and private land access

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
The MOU will allow for collaboration on training, rescues, and access to Mosaic land between Cook Creek and Lantzville.

Mounties Warn Motorists To Be Careful In Wake Of More Snowfall

News David Boles -
Environment Canada is warning of some potential snow as the weekend approaches, so Mounties are reminding residents to be...

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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

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.
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