Aug 4th, 2023, BC Government News Families, elders and youth of the Squamish Nation will soon have access to more affordable housing options with construction underway on 95 new rental homes on reserve land. Ravi Kahlon, B.C.’s Minister of Housing; …
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Climate models ‘don’t look great’ as B.C. faces summer of wildfires and drought, officials say
July 18th, 2023 – CBC News The alarming wildfire and drought conditions affecting communities across B.C. are not expected to ease significantly in the coming weeks, according to officials, as the province faces forecasts of more hot and dry weather. …
Minister’s statement on federal assistance for wildfires
July 18, 2023 – BC Government News Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, has released the following statement regarding assistance provided by the Canadian Armed Forces for this year’s wildfire season: “As every British Columbian knows, this …
B.C. to provide nearly $6 million for search-and-rescue groups
July 11th, 2023, Saltwire Network. B.C. search and rescue crews will receive nearly $6 million to support its work offering aid in the backcountry, said the B.C. government. This year’s funding will be distributed to 78 ground search and rescue …
Take shorter showers, run only full washing loads ahead of water restrictions, B.C. minister advises
July 11 2023, CBC News British Columbians need to start taking water-saving measures now and shouldn’t wait for official restrictions to be implemented, the minister of emergency management and climate readiness says. Bowinn Ma’s advice comes amid a persistent dry …
B.C. strengthens community preparedness for climate-related disasters
July 11, 2023 – BC Government News First Nations and local governments throughout B.C. will benefit from funding to help strengthen resilience against climate-related hazards, such as flooding, drought, wildfires and heat. “With the severe flooding, drought and wildfires we’ve …
Backcountry kept safer by supporting ground search-and-rescue groups
July 11th, 2023 – BC Government News To ensure that the life-saving work of Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) groups and their volunteers are there when people need help in the backcountry, the Province is providing nearly $6 million in …
Joint statement on the second anniversary of Lytton wildfire
June 30th, 2023 – BC Government News Premier David Eby and Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, have released the following statement marking two years since the Lytton wildfire: “Today marks the second anniversary of the Lytton …
Province launches new initiative to protect people during extreme heat emergencies
June 27th, 2023 – BC Government News People in B.C., especially those most at risk of health impacts from extreme heat emergencies, will be better protected as the Province expands access to air conditioners for people who are medically vulnerable …
Co-management agreement between Province, Shxw’ōwhámél first of its kind
June 17th, 2023 – BC Government News Containment barriers on the Fraser River that have been intercepting debris for more than 40 years are now under a co-management agreement between the Province and the Shxw’ōwhámél First Nation. The Fraser River …