When flooding struck the nation of Sri Lanka amateur radio operators aided in communications. To read the whole story go to

http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2017/may/disaster-communications-in-sri-lanka-flood.htm?utm_#.WS6Wy2jyvcs

The sites noted below will give you band conditions. One uses the tried and true methods, the other is a newer experimental site. See which one works for you.

http://www.voacap.com/p2p/index.html              Established

http://www.bandconditions.com/                      “HF Ionospheric Interferometry”

The BC Government has let it be known enough is enough.. Distracted driving fines will be going up. Repeat offenders will definitely feel the pinch. I sure hope this helps the situation

Starting June 1, minimum distracted driving fine in BC will be $543

BC Hams might be a good idea to have a copy of the new regs in you vehicles. Remember DO NOT USE DTMF BUTTONS WHILE DRIVING ! ! !

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/driving/publications/electronic-devices-while-driving.pdf

The Maitime Mobile Service Net once again aided a vessel in distress. This time in the Sea of Cortez Mexico. To read the whole story go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/maritime-mobile-service-net-relays-distress-call-crew-and-vessel-safe

The following “memo” was received from an Amateur Radio Operator who has held several ARES positions over the years and has volunteered countless hours. While you may not agree with everything contained in the “memo” I hope it will give you pause for thought. If it makes you think and reflect then it has done its job.

Thoughts on being an Amateur Radio Operator Emergency Communications Volunteer By VA7ZA

THANK YOU FOR BEING A VOLUNTEER OPERATOR

Amateur Radio Operators can be a great resource for government departments during an emergency that involves local, regional and provincial governments.

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Many areas of British Columbia are suffering the effects of heavy rain and snow melt. Emergency Operations Centres are opening and closing as situations dictate. In addition evacuation warnings and orders are being issued and rescinded regularly. In order to keep up with these events the site noted below will provide you with the current information. (Click on Home)

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CECA made the cover of TCA magazine issued for May/June 2017. The photo and enclosed article cover activities done during the Quake Cottage event.  RAC members can read the article at   http://wp.rac.ca/

Multiple earthquakes and or aftershocks in the Yukon. Alaska and Northern BC have been reported this morning. The Yukon Amateur Radio Association has gone on standby after the power went out in Whitehorse.

http://www.earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/recent_eq/2017/20170501.1418/index-en.php

The City of Kamloops has activated their emergency operations centre after a local state of emergency was declared due to an unstable hill side. Some residents were evacuated. For the press release go to

http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a233c94a78afb0fe197a095ed&id=f7d3a3d7a5&WT.cg_n=HootSuite

I don’t think anyone can really complain about the evacuation conducted by officials and the public during the fire in Ft. Mc Murray. A huge number of folks banned together to help each other and get a job done safely and efficiently.  Because it was a success it doesn’t mean there are not lessons to be learned or ways to improve. In a review of the event communications was again a topic of discussion. To read more go to

http://www.metronews.ca/news/canada/2017/04/23/fort-mcmurray-one-year-later-lessons-learned.html