On the front line
Thu, 12 May 2011 17:05:10 -0700

Carlisle says, under provisions laid out by the Provincial Emergency Preparedness Program , only those homes in imminent danger are provided with free sandbags. "You need to understand that if the province provided sandbags with no restrictions then ...

Fire leaves families homeless
Fri, 13 May 2011 08:49:39 -0700

The 13 families were staying at the Best Western Kings Inn in Burnaby, with the cost covered by the provincial emergency program , but the funding ran out Thursday. Nine families have been relocated to the Happy Days Inn with funding from the community, ...

Provincial gov't to meet with miners
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:11:51 -0700

... self-employment assistance program of the department,&quo t; said Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda in a Palace briefing yesterday. Mr. Lacierda noted that the DSWD has already distributed an emergency shelter assistance worth P5,000 per family, ...

Fire fits emergency day message
Fri, 06 May 2011 01:11:38 -0700

They were taken care of for 72 hours under the Provincial Emergency Program , given lodging, food and other incidentals. Emergency support services has dealt with 90 persons, primarily in Vernon, in the North Okanagan region so far this year impacted by ...

VPFS Doug Mercer VO1DTM and National Secretariat welcome AJ(Andrew) Bryan VE7KSN
Thu, 05 May 2011 00:46:11 -0700

He has experience as a Business Analyst and IT Support Specialist with the British Columbia Provincial Emergency Program , is staff representative to the Radio Advisory Committee, as is currently Emergency Management Technology Specialist with the PEP, ...

Tories' commitment to catastrophic drug program questioned
Sat, 07 May 2011 02:10:46 -0700

By adam bowie it seems like the provincial government may back away from its promise to create a catastrophic drug program early in its mandate. New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are the only two provinces without some form of universal ...

Families struggle after fire
Wed, 18 May 2011 03:18:40 -0700

As of Thursday, eight families were moved to the Happy Days Inn with funds from the community after provincial emergency program money ran out that day. Thirteen families were initially displaced, but five found housing before the weekend. ...

Province vows to repair Spruce Woods, hopes campground to open this summer
Fri, 06 May 2011 12:20:58 -0700

The provincial government has committed to a disaster financial assistance program in response to this year's flood. Application forms and further details about the program are available online at www.manitobaemo .ca or by contacting the Emergency ...

Concern grows over bears
Wed, 18 May 2011 14:49:03 -0700

This black bear was spotted and photographed by Elizabeth Street resident Chuck Mc Neil in Sutton as it wandered through the subdivision, which is across the road from Sibbald Point Provincial Park. Chuck Mc Neil photo Bears afoot in Georgina are leaving ...

One weekend two very different searches and rescues
Fri, 06 May 2011 09:29:31 -0700

The Provincial Emergency Program tasked CRSAR to locate the wreckage and remove the body of the pilot from the wreckage. Two members flew a recon flight Friday night to locate and determine the best way to remove the deceased from a very steep ...

Good neighbours: Oak Bay Students exceptional, Walk a Mile in her shoes
Sun, 15 May 2011 07:13:47 -0700

A Vancouver Island nursing administrator has earned top provincial honours for her work. Brenda Uhrynuk, executive director for the Vancouver Island Health Authority in such areas as emergency and renal care, was recognized by the College of Registered ...

OPP Teddy Bears cruising to help destressed kids
Wed, 18 May 2011 08:26:23 -0700

The Ontario Provincial Police is launching a new program to help ease their stress in times of crisis by handing over a special teddy bear. Teddy Bear programs have been used by many law enforcement and emergency departments to bring a bit of comfort ...

Orazietti Announces $208222 For Seniors Supportive Housing Services
Fri, 13 May 2011 09:58:57 -0700

The provincial government has provided an additional $6.1 million in funding for seniors in Northeastern Ontario, which brings the three-year total amount of support for the Aging At Home program in this region to $16.8 million. ...

Manitoba gearing up to close deliberate breach in dike
Wed, 18 May 2011 01:01:38 -0700

Helping flood fighters is warmer weather as it's enabled Canadian Forces personnel there are now 1700 in the region and provincial workers to shore up 17 identified weak spots in dikes along the Assiniboine that flows into the Red River in ...

Public health pleased with expanded provincial vaccine program
Mon, 09 May 2011 18:07:01 -0700

About a third of children with the rotavirus will see a doctor and about 15 per cent will end up in an emergency department. Rotavirus can cause severe diarrhea and lead to dehydration and problems with bowels, Black said. ...

Provincial grant will help Banff reduce crime
Wed, 18 May 2011 11:18:50 -0700

By Larissa Barlow Thanks to a grant from the provincial government, the Town of Banff is hiring an outreach worker to help at-risk young adults. MLA Janis Tarchuk presented the town with a cheque for $235054 last Friday to help develop a program in ...

Emergency prep week time to be aware of possibilities
Wed, 04 May 2011 10:06:56 -0700

More information about emergency preparedness can be found at the website for the Ministry of Public Safety's Provincial Emergency Program at www.pep.bc.ca, or at the federal government site www.getprepared .gc.ca. Printed pamphlets with extensive ...

West View Community Care program helps people maintain independence
Thu, 12 May 2011 10:36:20 -0700

Community Care staff work closely with physicians, West View's Acute Care and Emergency Department as well as external agencies, to ensure there is ongoing communication among all care providers in order to provide seamless care for clients. ...

Opp step up enforcement efforts as part of canada road safety week 2011
Mon, 16 May 2011 11:02:01 -0700

"Canada Road Safety Week aligns with our Provincial Traffic Safety Program , the goal of which is to keep everyone on OPP patrolled roads and highways safe," says Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, Provincial Commander responsible for the OPP Traffic ...

Gateway Park facility sold to REIT for $32 million
Thu, 05 May 2011 06:25:43 -0700

The existing tenants at Gateway Park include a division of Telus, BC Ambulance Service and the Provincial Emergency Program . According to the sales brochure, Gateway Park offers about $2.5 million a year in income to the new owners. ...