RCMP and ground search and rescue crews responded to a call for help received via FRS radio. The investigation continues and for more information go to
http://www.northshorerescue.com/2014/02/07/sunday-radio-distress-call/
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ENVIRONMENT CANADA SPECIAL WEATHER ALERT..
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Alert for this week. Ensure you listen to you local forecast. For a Provincial listing of alerts go to
http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc46#bc46-206cwvr-081300
New Information on Towers
Industry Canada’s Antenna Tower Siting Policy
On February 5th, Industry Canada’s Minister made an announcement bearing the title “Harper Government Making Changes to Cell Tower Placement Rules”.
Industry Canada’s current governing document is CPC-2-0-03. A notice has been posted stating that changes to the document will be made subsequent yesterday’s announcement. Rest assured Continue reading New Information on Towers
ARRL CENTENNIAL Convention Information
The ARRL has announced that registration is now open for their Centennial Convention. For more information go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/arrl-centennial-convention-registration-is-open
Interested in Starting a New ARES unit
There are several areas in BC where we do not have an ARES unit. If you are interested in starting a new unit the url noted below will provide you with some information. Fred Orsetti, the BC Section Emergency Coordinator is also available to assist you.
https://www.rac.ca/en/rac/public-service/ares/forms/new-group.php
CHECK THOSE LONG WEEKEND PLANS
Environment Canada has issued warnings of bad weather this coming long weekend. For more information go to
BUDDIES OF THE CARIBBEAN STARTS FEB 10TH 2014.
The “Buddies in the Caribbean” mini-DXpedition group is headed next to the Grenadines (J8). Eight operators will be based at an island-top villa called “Isis” on the island of Bequia from February 10 – 18, 2014. Continue reading BUDDIES OF THE CARIBBEAN STARTS FEB 10TH 2014.
INFORMATION LOWER MAINLAND AND ISLAND HAMS SHOULD BE AWARE OF….
There is an individual who is not an ARES or RAC member conducting a door to door campaign collecting funds for ARES/RAC. Please check the address below for more information. Check the top left of the page news colum
W1AW MOVES TO HAWAII AND GEORGIA FEB 5TH 2014
The Centenniel QSO Party of the ARRL moves to Georgia and Hawaii on February 5th,2014. Good Luck with the contest
WEATHER WARNINGS CONTINUED FOR B.C.
Environment Canada has continued their weather warnings for British Columbia as an Arctic air mass moves south. For all the warnings go to