Apr 27, 2023 – BC Government News Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, Kananaskis Country, and the province of British Columbia, is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning (SPAW) for recreational backcountry users across the mountainous regions of western …
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Climate minister joins Ucluelet’s High Ground Hike for Tsunami Preparedness Week
Apr 24, 2023 – Andrew Bailey/Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News Ugly weather didn’t stop Ucluelet residents from expanding their tsunami preparedness knowledge on April 15, much to the delight of researchers from the University of Ottawa and Japan’s Waseda University. The provincial …
Funding will enable events like Squamish Nation’s 100th Amalgamation Anniversary Celebration: NDP MLAs
Apr 18, 2023 – North Shore Daily Post New Democrat MLAs Susie Chant and Bowinn Ma are announcing recipients of provincial funding to help make sure local fairs, festivals and other events continue throughout 2023 and 2024. In North Vancouver, …
British Columbians encouraged to prepare for climate-related hazards
Apr 13, 2023 – BC Government News As warmer weather approaches, British Columbians are encouraged to be prepared for the possibility of climate-related hazards, such as floods and wildfires, which are becoming increasingly common. Flooding may occur in the spring …
North Vancouver school district still waiting for word on new elementary school
Apr 06, 2023 – Jane Seyd/North Shore News Parents whose kids attend school in the central city area of North Vancouver say they’re still dealing with overcrowded schools five years after the school district put a new elementary school at …
People on the coast encouraged to prepare for tsunamis
Apr 06, 2023 – BC Government News Coastal communities in B.C. are at risk of tsunamis and the Province is reminding people about the importance of getting prepared as part of Tsunami Preparedness Week from April 9-15, 2023. “We know …
Province plans to protect North Shore bridges from ship strikes
Apr 05, 2022 – Brent Richter/North Shore News The province is looking to shore up protection of the Lions Gate Bridge and Ironworkers Memorial Bridge in the event of a major ship strike. North Vancouver-Lonsdale NDP MLA Bowinn Ma acknowledged …
Squamish Nation to improve emergency support services with new funding
Apr 02, 2022 – Mina Kerr-Lazenby/North Shore News The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is one of 57 First Nations and local governments in line to receive funding to improve and update its emergency support services (ESS) for people evacuated from …
Seismic upgrades give Mountainside Secondary students safer place to learn
Mar 31, 2023 – BC Government News Students, staff and community members at Mountainside Secondary School are benefiting from the recent seismic upgrades to the school. “Mountainside Secondary provides unique, individualized and innovative learning experiences for a uniquely diverse student …
Local emergency supports for evacuees expand with provincial funding
Mar 30, 2023 – BC Government News More than 57 First Nations and local governments will receive funding to improve and modernize emergency support services (ESS) for people evacuated from their homes during emergencies. “British Columbians who are forced to …