Letter to the Editor An open letter to MLA Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health. Doctors all across B.C. should be able to order…
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Health groups seek clarity on Physician Assistants
Letter to the Editor The following is a letter that has been sent to Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health and the Ministry of…
Open letter to Premier Eby from BCRHN
Letter to the Editor The BC Rural Health Network and the Centre for Rural Research at UBC were delighted to have been invited to the…
Fire won’t wait so plan your escape
Letter to the Editor This year marks the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. The theme is ‘Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.’ Today’s homes…
Time to get smart about fire prevention
Letter to the Editor During the summer, 343 homes were lost to wildfire in British Columbia. This is a sobering number. Following a challenging fire…
Enjoy the long weekend and stay safe out there
As the weather continues to warm up in many parts of the province, British Columbians are being urged to do their part to prevent human-caused…
GSAR callouts have surged during the pandemic
British Columbia’s ground search and rescue (GSAR) groups have just wrapped up the busiest year in B.C. GSAR history. As COVID-19 restrictions pushed people to…
RDEK and Invermere get funds for evacuation route planning
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is receiving $171,720 and District of Invermere $21,920 in provincial government funds for evacuation route planning. Ministry of…
Backcountry enthusiasts urged to venture safely
As winter settles in and calls for search and rescue continue to rise, people are urged to plan and prepare before heading into B.C.’s backcountry….
BCSARA to get annual funds starting 2022
The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Emergency Management BC announced July 21 government will begin providing an annual funding contribution of $6…