The City of Victoria BC commissioned a report to look at the effects of a high magnitude earthquake. The results were not pretty to see the report go to

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/city-of-victoria-commissioned-report-details-potential-devastation-of-the-big-one-1.4005181

It is that time of year again.  Daylight Saving Time starts early this Sunday morning in some parts of the country.  Remember to turn the clocks ahead, and maybe check the smoke detector too.

EMBC announced the winners of the Public Safety Lifeline Volunteer Awards, the 2017 Class. To see the winners go to

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/volunteers/pslv-award-winners-2017?WT.cg_n=HootSuite

I would like to thank and congratulate those hams who have worked with the BC Government to have the regulations regarding electronic devices while driving  modified. I won’t list names here as I will surely miss someone.  You know who you are and thank you

The City of Victoria BC commissioned a report to look at the effects of a high magnitude earthquake. The results were not pretty to see the report go to

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/city-of-victoria-commissioned-report-details-potential-devastation-of-the-big-one-1.4005181

The BC Government has modified the Use of Electronic Devices While Driving Regualtions . Your attention is drawn to pages 4 & 5. in the url noted below.  I have also included the regulation itself

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

http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/308_2009

Radio WWV will be going off the air Feb 21 and 22 2017 in order for electrical upgrades to be completed. For more information go to

https://www.nist.gov/pml/time-and-frequency-division/radio-stations/wwv

To get an update on amateur radio activity in California go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-emergency-service-volunteers-ready-to-assist-with-california-evacuations

UPDATED FEB 14 2017.. At this time the site below is providing live updates as well as a log of events as they occur

http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/766689/Oroville-Dam-live-updates-latest-forecasts-warnings-evacuations-California

http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/water-and-drought/article132583524.html

Interesting to listen to how emergency folks in California are using incident command as they handle the Lake Oroville Dam event.  Staging  various pieces of equipment and reception centre activation.  This dam is the tallest , at 770 ft, in the US.  They need to lower this lake 50 ft.

Hopefully things will work out for the everyone involved.

  ARES folks this may be one to watch.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/02/13/at-least-130000-urged-to-evacuate-as-concerns-over-california-dam-increase.html

Roger Stacey, VA7RS, a well known Vancouver Island ham died suddenly on Feb 7 2017. Roger’s dedication, knowledge, and friendship will be missed by many. No information available yet on any service. When that information becomes available it will be posted here.

UPDATE’  A Celebration of Life for Roger will be held on Saturday Feb 11 2017 at Sands Funeral Home #1 Newcastle Ave., Nanaimo BC from 1-3pm. Coffee and Sandwiches will be served. If you have any photos of Roger you wish to share please bring them along.