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 …
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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 …
New Cloverley elementary school coming to North Vancouver
June 16th, 2023 – BC Gov News Families in the growing Cloverley neighbourhood will benefit from a new elementary school that meets students’ needs. The Province is providing as much as $61 million and the North Vancouver School District is …
Stronger local emergency response, recovery keeps people safer
May 24, 2023 – BC Government News More than 100 local governments and First Nations will benefit from provincial funding to support and enhance the work of local emergency operations centres. “We know significant costs are associated with emergency planning, …
North Shore projects granted $244,000 to improve community safety
May 24, 2023 – Mina Kerr-Lazenby/North Shore News Seven projects designed to improve the safety of those on the North Shore can now get underway, following funding granted via the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program. The program, initiated by the BC …