At their December 7 meeting, the Strathcona Regional District discussed modifications to a contract for 16 earthquake early warning stations stretching from Chatham Point, north of Campbell River, up to Haida Gwaii.
The $1.8 million needed to fund this project was provided by a grant from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
Continue reading The Earthquake early warning system
There are not enough family doctors and the shortage of paramedics has reached crisis levels. Some people would like to see better fire services in North Island. In the third of a series about the issues he will be facing if elected Regional Director on October 15, Marc Doll spoke about emergency services on Quadra Island.
Continue reading Marc Doll speaks out on critical paramedic shortfalls; the doctor shortage & wildfire services in North IslandOriginally broadcast on April 26, 2022
Are you ready for a major disaster?
Folk U joined Cortes Island’s Emergency Responders, Cortes Radio’s emergency communications team, & your neighbours on Friday April 22nd at 1 p.m. to learn more about what will happen in the case of a sustained, long-term disaster and what YOU can do to help ensure you and your family are ready.
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By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
Cortes Island has 1,000 year-round residents with a summer population that increases threefold and is served by a volunteer fire department.
Dave Ives took over as chief in July and says that, due to conditions during the pandemic and attrition, ranks of the Cortes Island Volunteer Fire Department have dwindled. He says his top priority is to recruit new members: he’d like to see 24 adults sign up, but realizes that’s ambitious and hopes at least a dozen enlist.
Continue reading Cortes Island Volunteer Fire Department recruits will soon receive additional training for responding to medical emergencies
In the third of a series of interviews leading up to the October 15 election, Area C candidate Robyn Mawhinney describes some of the challenges emergency services face on Quadra Island.
“Every month on Quadra Island, there are multiple days where there are no paramedics available, as well as no after hours emergency ferry,” she explained.
Continue reading Mawhinney: Challenges Emergency Services currently face on Quadra Island
