The Corporation of Delta has reduced flood warnings for the storm predicted to strike in the early hours of Monday morning. Delta' Chief Administrative Officer George Harvie says, "We do not expect any real significant problems, but our staff will be out there in case there's a need to react to any events that may occur." Harvie says Tsawwassen … [Read more...]
Earthquake fears prompt more warnings against closing Kits base
November 6, 2012 by
After last week's strong earthquake in the Haida Gwaii a former Commander of the Kitsilano Coast Guard base is, again, warning the federal government against shutting the facility down. Fred Moxey says Kits base would be one of the only structures in the area to survive if the "big one" ever strikes Vancouver. "Kitsilano was rebuilt in … [Read more...]
Health officials remind people to keep an eye on air-quality warnings
July 8, 2012 by
With smoke from massive wildfires in both Colorado and Siberia lying over parts of B.C.’s south coast, likely until this Friday, health officials remind those with health problems to keep a close eye on their well-being. Gillian Arsenault speaks for the Fraser Health Authority and offers three tips: "One is to keep an eye on the B.C. air … [Read more...]
