Tag Archives: disaster
B.C. set to use Alert Ready system when next storm strikes in days ahead
VICTORIA — British Columbia is prepared to use a national emergency alert system ahead of what could be the most intense rainfall since a storm two weeks ago devastated communities and destroyed critical infrastructure, the government announced on Sund...
Ottawa and British Columbia promise co-operation on province’s flooding
VICTORIA — The federal and British Columbia governments have created a joint committee of cabinet ministers to deal with the devastation caused by flooding, while also promising to match donations given to the Canadian Red Cross. Prime Minister Justi...
B.C. reopens major section of flood-damaged Trans-Canada Highway in Fraser Valley
VICTORIA — A major section of the Trans-Canada Highway in British Columbia that was under floodwater since last week reopened Thursday, easing traffic congestion and helping connect the Lower Mainland to the province's Interior. Transportation Minister...
Iran tampered with victims’ electronic devices in aftermath of PS752 downing: report
OTTAWA — A new report is accusing Iranian authorities of tampering with the electronic devices and misidentifying the remains of some of the passengers killed on Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752. The findings are among new revelations contained in a lengt...
B.C. braces for storms as it is in ‘uncharted territory’: public safety minister
British Columbia remains in "uncharted territory" with a chain of storms set to sweep over areas of the province that are already struggling to recover from devastating flooding, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said Wednesday. Wind and rainfall ...
Ottawa clarifies COVID-19 travel exemption on B.C.-U.S. border during floods
OTTAWA — The federal minister of emergency preparedness says border guards have been advised that British Columbia residents can cross into the United States for essential supplies because of flooding in the province after some were reportedly facing f...
Some evacuees allowed to return home as British Columbia braces for storm
As some evacuees from devastating flooding in British Columbia were allowed to return home Tuesday, the mayor of Abbotsford said preparations were progressing for another storm that's expected later this week. Henry Braun said Tuesday the city has fini...
B.C. officials should have issued warning about weather: First Nations leader
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government didn't warn residents in flood-prone areas about the potential devastation of torrential rain that left hundreds of motorists stranded on severed highways hit by mudslides and caused at least four deaths, a Fi...
Storm damage in B.C. prompts gasoline and travel restrictions
VICTORIA — British Columbia's public safety minister says he's relying on the good judgment of residents to ensure the province doesn't run out of gasoline. Mike Farnworth says B.C. residents, who are not essential workers, will be limited to buying 3...
Gas rationed, travel restricted in parts of B.C. after storm washes out highways
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is rationing gasoline and restricting travel in southern parts of the province after an unprecedented storm severed highways and cut supply lines. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said Friday a limit of...