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Monday, May 6, 2019 8:30 AM
British Columbians only need to recall the last two flood and wildfire seasons to be reminded of some of the hazards in the province and the importance of being prepared.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019 10:00 AM
The B.C. government has released its updated action plan in response to the government-commissioned, independent Abbott/Chapman report on the unprecedented 2017 wildfire and flood seasons in British Columbia.
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Thursday, April 11, 2019 11:19 AM
Legislative amendments will allow wildfire fighters, fire investigators and firefighters working for First Nations and other Indigenous organizations to gain easier access to workers’ compensation and support services.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2019 3:00 PM
Sixty local and regional governments and First Nations communities have been approved to receive their share of approximately $1.5 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support evacuation route planning.
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Thursday, February 7, 2019 8:25 AM
A blue ribbon panel review of B.C.’s forest inventory program has made recommendations to improve the program.
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Tuesday, January 15, 2019 2:30 PM
B.C. residents can now apply for a chance to receive a $500 award from FireSmart Canada to help their communities hold FireSmart activities or events on Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, May 4, 2019.
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Friday, November 16, 2018 7:30 AM
Métis and provincial government representatives gathered on the front lawn of the B.C. Parliament Buildings to proclaim Louis Riel Day and celebrate the contributions of the Métis people to British Columbia.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2018 3:30 PM
The Government of British Columbia has announced an additional $10 million in provincial funding to support communities in their recovery from the 2018 wildfire season.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018 11:00 AM
The Province has released its action plan in response to the government-commissioned, independent Abbott/Chapman report on the unprecedented 2017 wildfire and flood seasons in British Columbia.
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Saturday, October 6, 2018 10:00 AM
Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness, has issued the following statement regarding National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13, 2018:
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