AED Awareness Day

Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere and at any time. With one Canadian going into cardiac arrest every 13 minutes, an automated external defibrillator (AED) is an effective and easy-to-use device that saves lives. April 12th is AED Awareness …

Changes to Black Bear Hunting on Haida Gwaii

The current season started April 1, 2018. Individuals wanting to hunt black bear on Haida Gwaii in 2018 must apply for, and obtain, a limited entry hunting authorization through the 2018 limited entry hunting lottery. Applications can be submitted beginning …

Welcoming Gary Coons to the Legislature

Former roommate to MLA Nicholas Simmons, former colleague of the Hon. Jinny Sims and my former landlord, mentor and North Coast MLA Gary Coons visited the Legislature today. He received a warm welcome from the House.

Are you Prepared for a Tsunami?

If you live in coastal British Columbia, know your tsunami notification zone, then get prepared to manage on your own for a minimum of 72 hours. Start by developing a household plan, putting together your emergency kit and connecting with …

Wireless Alerts Coming to British Columbia

Wireless alerts will be publicly tested for the first time in B.C. on May 9, 2018, at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time), alongside routine television and radio tests. Emergency Management BC (EMBC) is the sole agency responsible for issuing emergency notifications …