An "extreme weather alert" has been issued for Vancouver's homeless. "Conditions are sub zero and they really pose a real health and safety risk and we want people who are living outside to come in to the designated shelter sites." Irene Jaakson, coordinator of the city's extreme weather response program, says the alert is in place for the next … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Tsunami alert after 7.5 magnitude quake in Alaska
January 5, 2013 by
Tsunami advisories for BC's coastal areas from the border to North Vancouver Island have been cancelled, but the tsunami warning for BC from the North Tip of Vancouver Island to Alaska remain in effect. This after an earthquake near Dixon Alaska just before midnight Saturday. It was originally believed to be a magnitude 7.7 quake, but has … [Read more...]
City of Vancouver issues extreme weather alert
December 29, 2012 by
The temperature over the next week is expected to drop below zero, prompting the City of Vancouver to issue an extreme weather alert in order to activate the Assistance to Shelter Act. Under the act, police will assist those at risk of exposure during sub-zero weather conditions in finding room at shelters for the night. Several emergency shelters … [Read more...]
Amber Alert for Elk Valley boy
November 15, 2012 by
RCMP have issued an Amber Alert. They are looking for three year-old Alvin Barnet last seen in Elk Valley. He is 3 foot 2, 35 pounds and was last seen wearing a red shirt and blue jeans. The suspect is his father - 39 year old Robert. He is 5 foot 5 with reddish blonde hair and a scar above his right eyebrow. When … [Read more...]
Highway One Alert
September 20, 2012 by
Expect heavy delays on Highway 1 between Friday night and Sunday morning as lane closures will be implemented on Highway 1 at the Cape Horn Interchange. Between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, Highway 1 westbound will be reduced to one lane at the Cape Horn Interchange. These closures will cause delays on Highway 1.CKNW will provide … [Read more...]
AMBER ALERT: Breeze Boden
September 10, 2012 by
RCMP in Vernon have issued an Amber Alert for 15-year-old Breeze Boden, who police say may be travelling with her father. Police say the girl may be travelling in a 1999 Green Ford Windstar Mini Van with B.C. license plate #348NFG. She may be accompanied by Shane Phalen, 37, though police advise the public not to approach him. Boden is described as … [Read more...]
River levels spark evacuation alert in Maple Ridge
June 22, 2012 by
60 homes in Maple Ridge are now on evacuation alert.Fred Armstrong with the district says the alert affects people on Wharf Street on the unprotected side of the dyke. "The District's flood management plan calls for the issuing of the alert in that area when the Fraser Mission Gauge reaches 6.5 metres. We were looking at the information in … [Read more...]
24 wireless operators agree on data roaming alert mechanisms, do nothing about actual roaming rates
June 22, 2012 by
GSMA, also known as the entity that produces Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Expo each year, seems to be onto something. And by "something," we mean "getting 24 carriers around the globe to agree on a single point." That's no easy feat, mind you, and the latest release from Shanghai asserts that 24 operator groups have agreed to implement new … [Read more...]
