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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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Wednesday, January 31, 2018 1:15 PM
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the BC Innovation Council have teamed up on an Internet of Things challenge, which invited local tech companies to develop innovative solutions to enhance public safety and transportation efficiency.
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018 2:00 PM
There are plenty of opportunities for unforgettable winter experiences throughout British Columbia, and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Minister Responsible for Emergency Preparedness Mike Farnworth is urging all outdoor enthusiasts to make safety their top priority.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2017 7:45 AM
British Columbians can expect shorter closures and delays on Highway 1, now that the Province has completed the avalanche-control system west of Revelstoke by installing five new remote avalanche-control stations.
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Monday, May 15, 2017 1:15 PM
Motorists should expect delays on the Trans-Canada Highway throughout the next three weeks near Revelstoke, for the installation of Remote Avalanche Control Systems at Three Valley Bluffs.
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Monday, May 8, 2017 10:30 AM
Motorists should expect delays on the Trans-Canada Highway on Wednesday, May 10 to allow for the installation of Remote Avalanche Control Systems at Three Valley Gap.
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Friday, March 31, 2017 4:10 PM
The Province has invested over $80 million with partners in emergency preparedness activities in flood protection and prevention, seismic safety, local government emergency preparedness, search and rescue, and fire prevention.
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Friday, March 31, 2017 4:00 PM
MLA for Shuswap Greg Kyllo announced $800,000 in funding to improve flood protection in the Township of Spallumcheen on behalf of Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017 8:30 AM
Residents of Port Renfrew and the Pacheedaht First Nation will receive increased capability for tsunami warnings and the potential to provide earthquake early warnings, thanks to a $550,000 contribution from the BC Disaster Mitigation Program to the Capital Regional District (CRD).
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