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B.C. supports projects that help communities prepare for climate emergencies
May 9, 2025 PITT MEADOWS – To better protect people and communities throughout B.C. from the increasing threat of natural and climate-related emergencies, the Province is providing more than $40 million for 61 projects. The Province is supporting First Nations and local governments with projects that address natural and climate-driven hazards, such as floods, drought, […]
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Emergency preparedness week: Staying safe during wildfires and extreme heat – FNHA
May 8, 2025 As the weather gets warmer, it’s important to prepare for potential emergency events that may occur such as wildfires and extreme heat. These events can affect everyone, but some community members such as Elders, young children, and people with pre-existing conditions are more vulnerable to related health risks. Taking steps to prepare […]
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Castlegar partners with RDCK on Indigenous engagement for emergency management – Castanet
May 2, 2025 The City of Castlegar is entering into a new phase and memorandum of understanding with the regional district in order to meet new Indigenous engagement requirements under the Emergency and Disaster Management Act. Under the agreement, the city will transfer $40,000 in provincial funding to the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), […]
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Co-operators Supports Award Celebrating Women in Wildfire Resiliency
PENTICTON, BC, May 1, 2025 As the proud sponsor of the prestigious Lynn Orstad Award – Women in Wildfire Resiliency, Co-operators is pleased to recognize this year’s five exceptional winners. This annual award was presented at the 2025 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit to honor outstanding women who have made significant contributions to advancing wildfire […]
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People in British Columbia encouraged to prepare for seasonal hazards
April 16, 2025 VICTORIA – People in British Columbia are urged to prepare for seasonal hazards as the warming weather increases the likelihood of climate-related emergencies, including spring flooding, wildfires and drought. “Over the past year, we’ve taken significant action to strengthen our ability to mitigate and respond to emergencies to better support people,” said […]
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Funding helps build resilient communities through stronger climate adaptation
Jan. 30, 2025 VICTORIA – To strengthen defences against the effects of climate change on communities, the Province is funding disaster-risk reduction and climate adaptation projects throughout British Columbia. “B.C. is on the front lines of climate change, and investing in disaster-risk reduction and climate adaptation has never been more critical,” said Kelly Greene, Minister […]
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