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Friday, May 24, 2019 10:15 AM
To support community resiliency in the face of wildfires, floods and other emergencies, the Province is giving a $31 million boost to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) for local governments and First Nations.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 12:57 PM
The BC Coroners Service has scheduled an inquest into the death of John Robert Buehler, beginning on July 15, 2019.
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Thursday, May 16, 2019 10:30 AM
A lack of restraint use, along with drug and/or alcohol involvement, was noted as a contributory factor to recent motor vehicle incident deaths in British Columbia, according to the most recent data published by the BC Coroners Service.
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Thursday, May 16, 2019 9:05 AM
Twenty-two local and regional governments have been approved to receive their share of more than $3 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support flood risk assessment, mapping and mitigation planning.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019 10:00 AM
The BC Coroners Service has released two updated reports on illicit drug deaths and fentanyl-detected deaths to the end of March 2019.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019 8:00 AM
The BC Coroners Service has scheduled an inquest into the death of John Michael Murphy.
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Friday, May 10, 2019 12:00 PM
British Columbians now have more resources for creating an emergency kit. The Partners in Preparedness program has expanded to include outdoor recreation retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC).
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Friday, May 10, 2019 10:25 AM
Volunteer and composite fire departments throughout B.C. will receive a $5-million boost for equipment and training through the Province’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF), distributed through the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM).
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019 12:30 PM
Ignoring new, prominent warning signs and flying through one of British Columbia’s highest-risk intersections soon will lead to an automated speeding ticket – a road safety approach proven to cut speeds and tragic outcomes elsewhere.
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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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