WRTC  has now received the funding required.  This came about as a result of events at the Dayton Hamvention.  To read the whole story go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/wwrof-helps-wrtc-2014-in-reaching-its-funding-goal-for-july-competition

90 seconds….. not a long time but possibly enough. A new warning system is in the works. These new sensors will be off Vancouver Island. Interesting news for ARES units on the island.  For a press statement go to

http://www.news1130.com/2014/05/22/earthquake-warning-system-could-give-us-up-to-90-seconds-warning/

The Cuban government has started issuing licences for 60 meter operations.. They will only use these frequencies for internal emergencies. and no international contact is permitted.  To find out more go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/cuba-now-issuing-licenses-for-limited-domestic-60-meter-operation

There will be several D Day Special Event Stations on the air this year.  To see a list of some of the stations go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/d-day-special-event-stations-to-be-active

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS ALSO A CANADIAN STATION  VC3JNO

https://www.rac.ca/en/amateur-radio/regulatory/callsigns/special-event.php

Attached is a link to a bulletin from the ARRL regarding a test May 31 that will be conducted on the amateur radio station WX4NHC at the Hurricane Centre

SB SPCL @ ARL $ARLX008
ARLX008 EchoLink/IRLP Conference, Nodes Changed for May 31 WX4NHC
Station Test
Continue reading HURRICANE CENTRE PREPARING FOR THE SEASON -TEST MAY 31 2014 →

The final results for this years BC QSO party have been received. This is a comprehensive report,   Continue reading BC QSO PARTY RESULTS.. →

Due to the current political situation in the Ukraine there has been some confusion with respect to DXCC and Crimea.  The ARRL position is basically no change from the current policy.  To see the rationale go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-responds-to-ukrainian-amateur-radio-league-regarding-dxcc-status-of-crimea

Just a reminder you need to change your address with Industry Canada if you move. The paragraph below is from the RAC website.

The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate shall notify the Department within thirty (30) days with respect to a change of mailing address. — Section 15 http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf01226.htmlRBR-4 (Formerly RIC-2)
Please advise RAC and IC ARSC of Silent Keys.

An evacuation alert has been issued for the Clearwater BC area.  A reception centre has been opened. For the EMBC alert go to

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/ 

THIS ALERT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED