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Wednesday, March 14, 2018 8:30 AM
April showers bring spring flowers, but they can also unleash floods and trigger landslides — a reality that those of us who reside along flood plains, unstable slopes and river banks know all too well.
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Friday, March 9, 2018 11:45 AM
As this winter has been unusually snowy, outdoor enthusiasts, such as hikers, skiers, snowshoers, snowboarders and snowmobilists, are urged to check the avalanche forecast before venturing into remote areas at: www.avalanche.ca
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Friday, February 16, 2018 10:45 AM
A series of winter storms since the start of the year have created a complex snowpack in many of British Columbia’s backcountry recreation areas.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2018 10:45 AM
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Minister Responsible for Emergency Preparedness, has issued the following statement on backcountry recreation safety:
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Tuesday, January 23, 2018 5:30 AM
Statement from Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth:
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Wednesday, December 27, 2017 9:00 AM
When I took on my new role as parliamentary secretary on July 18, 2017, wildfires were sweeping through the Interior, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes and communities.
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Thursday, October 19, 2017 6:00 AM
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Minister Responsible for Emergency Management BC, has issued the following statement on the 2017 Great British Columbia ShakeOut:
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Friday, September 15, 2017 11:40 AM
Even as firefighters continue to battle blazes throughout the province, the British Columbia government is already implementing a long-term plan to recover from this year’s unprecedented wildfire activity and support affected British Columbians.
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Thursday, August 31, 2017 2:38 PM
Summer is gradually coming to a close, but the wildfire risk in many parts of the province remains a very serious concern. British Columbians are urged to exercise caution and remain vigilant to help prevent human-caused wildfires.
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Thursday, August 31, 2017 7:30 AM
The following statement is from Lisa Lapointe, chief coroner with the Coroners Service of British Columbia, to mark International Overdose Awareness Day:
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