Non Payment of fees seems to be the reason for the huge number of cancellations of ham licences in South Africa. To learn more go to

http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2017/april/south-africa-cancels-2100-ham-radio-licences.htm

UPDATE APRIL 23 2017 5PM     THIS EVACUATION ORDER HAS BEEN RESCINDED

An evacuation order was issued on April 23 2017 in Salmon Arm as a result of  slope instability caused by runoff. For more information go to

http://www.csrd.bc.ca/news-notices/news/2017-04-22/evacuation-order-issued-salmon-river-road

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/evacuation-order-salmon-river-road-columbia-shuswap-regional-district-april-22-2017/

The fear of an earthquake has caused BC Hydro to take action on properties below their dam. The article below is nearly a year old, but  the demolition started of all the homes that were in the way..  It has been an interesting story to follow to say the least.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-hydro-jordan-river-1.3585351

http://www.timescolonist.com/life/islander/the-last-man-in-jordan-river-1.10445193

The FCC has proposed a $400,000 fine against a person who made unauthorized transmissions on the New York City PD frequency. To read more about this event go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-proposes-levying-huge-fine-on-new-york-police-radio-jammer

The Valley Radio Club will hold their Eugene area swap meet on April 22 2017 at the Red Cross Building in Eugene. For more information go to

http://www.valleyradioclub.org/reg/

The Emergency Communications publication is suggesting the increase in hams in a result of heightened interest in ARES, To read the article go to

http://www.govtech.com/em/disaster/Emergency-Communications-Driving-Increase-in-Amateur-Radio-Operators.html

RAC Ontario South Director Phil McBride and his wife have travelled to VIMY Ridge to participate in the celebrations. To read more go to

http://wp.rac.ca/rac-director-phil-mcbride-getting-started-at-tm100vimy/

For an update on amateur radio activities surrounding the Columbian Landslide go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/radio-amateurs-supporting-colombia-landslide-disaster-relief-and-recovery-effort

Did you know the Vimy Ridge submit in France is Canadian Soil ? A special event station will be held using the call sign VE100VMY from April 1-9-2017.  Please go to  ve100vimy.ca to learn more.