The BC Government has extended the Provincial State of Emergency until Sept 1 2017. To read more go to
Exercise Was Just a Warmup
ARES folks in the Los Angles had a rather large Simulated Emergency Test only to be followed just hours later with a real emergency. To read more go to
Solar Eclipse 2017 UPDATE..
Interested in watching the solar eclipse ? Have a look at
A US Review of last Springs Earthquake Drill
Washington State has issued some more information of lessons learned during last springs earthquake exercise. We are still awaiting the report from BC. If this report doesn’t make you want to get prepared I DO NOT KNOW WHAT WILL.
More Canadian Forces to Help With Fires August 12 2017
More boots on the ground to aid fire fighters. This is in addition to those already here as well as the air support. While some areas of the province had air quality warnings dropped nearly 2/3 of the province remains under warning.
Weather Statements Start Dropping on the BC Coast Aug 12 2017
Environment Canada has ended air quality statements for part of the BC Coast, and Vancouver Island. Still, roughly 1/3 of the Province remains with air quality issues. To see the latest status go to
Vancouver Island Ham Happenings August 27th 2017.
The Cowichan Valley Amateur Radio Society will hold this years Vancouver Island Ham Happenings on August 27 2017. For more info go to
HURRICANE NET ACTIVE ON 14.325 AUGUST 9 2017
The Hurricane Season has started and the Hurricane Net have been activated for Tropical Storm Franklin. As usual please ensure the frequency is not in use prior to transmitting.
East Coast Phone Outage Hopefully will Help
The loss of several modes of communication in Atlantic Canada should serve as a wake up call for folks to be prepared. Amateur radio was there and ready. How prepared are you ? To read more go to
Thank You VECTOR.
Thanks and kudos to the Vancouver Emergency Community Telecommunications Organization (VECTOR) for your working during the Celebration of Lights in Vancouver. Good job raising the profile of amateur radio as well as supporting your community. Thank you