On Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at 10:16 a.m., people throughout B.C. will join the Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill to practice how to drop, cover and hold on.

As people in B.C. prepare to celebrate the Labour Day long weekend before students return to school, people are encouraged to plan ahead, stay safe and be prepared for seasonal risks.

As the B.C. Day long weekend approaches, people are encouraged to stay informed about wildfire conditions, be prepared and plan travel.

The Province is funding local community projects throughout B.C. to improve planning for evacuation routes and public notifications to keep people safe and informed when emergencies occur.

More people in B.C. will be better protected from natural and climate-driven hazards as the Province invests more than $6 million for 11 community projects.

As people make plans for the Canada Day weekend, it’s important to be prepared and stay safe as warm temperatures, dry conditions and wildfire risk continue in many parts of the province.

As British Columbia responds to increasingly frequent climate emergencies, the Province is funding local projects to better equip local governments and First Nations to respond to emergencies and support people who are evacuated.