The weather system that's brought heavy rain to Metro Vancouver means heavy snow to the North Shore mountains. And the avalanche danger rating is rising. Grouse Mountain has recorded 32 centimetres of snow since yesterday, possibly more beyond the ski area, where the avalanche threat exists. The Canadian Avalanche Centre says the risk of a slide at … [Read more...]
Virtually no risk, says Fraser Health Authority
February 13, 2013 by
That's what an official says about adding chlorine to Chilliwack's drinking water. This, after hundreds of residents signed a petition to stop the Authority from doing so, over health and cost concerns. And the Mayor says the city has been recognized several times for its water quality. But Medical Health Officer Dr. Marcus Lem says recent … [Read more...]
BC Attorney General: high risk offender under extraordinary measures
January 11, 2013 by
Attorney-General Shirley Bond says authorities are taking extraordinary measures to keep an eye on a high-risk violent offender recently released from jail. Bond says privacy law limits what she can say about the case of 23-year-old Kayla Bourque, but the government is taking this case seriously. "I can tell you that I have … [Read more...]
Avalanche risk rises
December 26, 2012 by
Another reason to stay in bounds at North Shore ski hills. The avalanche danger rating for the backcountry has gone up. Local mountains have seen about 50 centimetres of new snow over the past few days, raising the slide risk to "considerable" above treeline, meaning there are dangerous avalanche conditions. The Canadian Avalanche Centre says the … [Read more...]
Rescue team: fines put lives at risk
December 24, 2012 by
Many people are wondering why those heading out of bounds on ski hills, or skirting closure gates on the Grouse Grind, aren't being fined. Tim Jones with North Shore Rescue says they're not even remotely interested in considering fines, because it puts even more lives in danger. "If we have fines and charges, you may have families doing their own … [Read more...]
Infrastructure at risk with massive earthquake
October 29, 2012 by
One of the biggest questions when it comes to an earthquake is whether infrastructure would survive the "big one".S.F.U. geologist Brent Ward says apartment buildings with concrete or wood construction would likely withstand shaking, as would single-family homes.But older buildings, like St. Paul's Hospital, probably wouldn't. "There's been a lot … [Read more...]
RCMP: Those posting hurtful messages on web pages for Amanda Todd run risk of being criminally charged
October 13, 2012 by
The RCMP say more than 400 tips have been received in connection with the death of Amanda Todd. The 15-year old took her own life this week -- after years of bullying -- much of it online. But even in death -- Amanda is still the target of heartless online abuse. From online trollers posting hurtful messages and images on pages dedicated to … [Read more...]
09/27/2012 – Risky Business – Risk Management Series
September 27, 2012 by
Risks can come from uncertainty in financial markets, project failures, legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters as well as deliberate attack from an adversary, or events of unpredictable root-cause. How robust is your governance, risk and compliance program?Your companies risk management strategy should create value … [Read more...]
High risk offender coming to Vancouver
September 13, 2012 by
Vancouver Police are putting out a warning about a man named Denis Joseph Fabas. He was just released from prison, he poses a danger to women and children, and he's going to be living in Vancouver. His criminal record dates back to 1977, and he has 11 convictions on his record. He was most recently doing time on a sexual assault. Fabas is 56 years … [Read more...]
