Important tips to help be prepared for Wildfire season
Most disasters happen in the blink of an eye. That’s why it’s important to take appropriate measures before they happen to ensure you and your loved ones are prepared. Bigger, hotter, more frequent wildfires can threaten the places we live, and wildfire season is hitting the province early. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) ...
New contract already improving conditions for province’s paramedics
British Columbia’s emergency health workers are finding themselves in a pretty good place as they mark Paramedic Services Week in the province in 2023. “It’s an exciting time to join BCEHS,” says Sara Thomas, the manager of clinical operations for Kootenay West. “With changes to the collective agreement, it’s creating quite...
RCMP 9-1-1 dispatch centers see large increase in abandoned 911 calls
BC RCMP is reminding people to check their phones as dispatch centers have experienced a significant increase in dropped 911 calls. Over the past weeks, RCMP 911 dispatch centers throughout the province have seen an increase in abandoned or dropped emergency calls. These calls are being attributed to the ‘Emergency SOS’ feature...
BC SPCA ready to assist pet guardians affected by Fort St. John wildfires
The BC SPCA is getting ready to help pet guardians impacted by out-of- control wildfires in Fort St. John. Recent evacuation orders and alerts were issued for North Peace and Tuesday staff and volunteers worked quickly to evacuate a total of 21 animals in our care to the BC SPCA’s South Peace location. Animals in the Prince...
RCMP notifies IIO BC of incident in Kelowna
The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Kelowna which has resulted in one man being taken to hospital. Police said that on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 4 a.m., Kelowna RCMP, including a member of the Police Dog Service, were following a stolen ...
Op/Ed: MP Morrison Opposes Decriminalization of Hard Drugs
Decriminalizing hard drugs is not a solution. On May 30th last year, the federal government announced it would grant the BC government’s request for an exemption from the Controlled Drug and Substances Act. What followed was less enforcement, more opioids (heroin, morphine, and fentanyl), crack, meth and cocaine on our streets...
Yaqan Nukiy First Nation and Kootenai Tribe of Idaho to release one million fish into restored wetland
B.C. Wildlife Federation The Yaqan Nukiy Lower Kootenay Band will release more than one million burbot in a restored wetland in the Creston Valley this year. “We hope that by releasing the burbot in the wetlands, that they have a chance to become self-sustaining,” said Norm Allard, community planner for the Lower Kootenay ...
RCMP say online child sexual abuse, exploitation not slowing down
The RCMP said in a media release that while reports of online child exploitation rose dramatically during the COVID pandemic, which caused many to stay in their homes, police have since seen that upward trend continue. RCMP said the sad truth is, there are people that use the internet to victimize and exploit youth. "Our...
British Columbians urged to remain cautious as water levels stabilize, wildfire risk increases
Lighter than expected rainfall last weekend has relieved pressure on watersheds in B.C.'s Interior, however, people are urged to remain vigilant as conditions can change quickly and warm temperatures are expected this weekend. Based on forecasting from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the River Forecast Centre,...
Interior Health reduces its carbon footprint by collecting waste anesthetic gases
Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops has completed a three-year project that will see waste anesthetic gases (WAGs) collected in all 11 of its operating rooms, significantly reducing the hospital’s carbon footprint. Anesthetic gases used for surgeries are a known potent source of greenhouse gas emissions that contribute ...
