Florida ARES groups are now at a level 1 activation (Local), but expect that will go to Level 2 (Statewide) within 24 hours.   All this in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. To read more on the activation go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/florida-coastal-ares-groups-at-local-activation-level-statewide-declaration-pending

6 OCT 2016  1612   ARES UNITS UP THE US East Coast are now activated. The Hurricane net is currently active on 20 and 40 Metres PLEASE CHECK their website, whose address is in the next paragraph.

Hurricane Mathew, currently a category 4 storm, has caused the activation of the Hurricane Watch Net.  Please ensure your frequency is clear prior to use. To see what frequency the Hurricane Watch Net Control is using go to

http://www.hwn.org/

UPDATED 4 OCTOBER 2016 1550 UTC  Hurricane Net is now at LEVEL 4 CATASTROPHIC RESPONSE MODE

UPDATED 3 OCT 20116  1719UTC   Additional frequency requests

http://wp.rac.ca/hurricane-matthew-update/

When power phone internet and 911 service was lost communication was provided by amateur radio. For five days there was only limited service to two islands of the east coast of Vancouver Island.  To read the full story go to

http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/395143221.html

http://www.soundernews.com/news/telecommunications-still-down-on-gabriola-and-mudge-islands.html

UPDATED OCT 24 2016;  THE LOCATION OF THE AGM HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE NANAIMO EOC #1  FIRE HALL ON FITZWILLIAM STREET. THE MEETING WILL START AT 1900 HRS. 

The Coast Emergency Communications Assoction will hold their 2016 Annual General Meeting Thursday Oct 27th 2016. The meeting, which starts at 7pm, will be held in the board room of the Nanaimo Regional District offices at 6300 Hammond Bay Rd., Nanaimo BC

The nation wide Simulated Emergency Test will be held on Saturday Oct 8 2016. EXCEPT  if you have an EOC or other operations in  local government offices. Then the exercise will be held on Wednesday OCT 5 2016.  For more information go to

http://wp.rac.ca/rac-simulated-emergency-test-saturday-october-8/

The Tukwila Emergency Communications Group was recognized for their work in emergency preparedness. To read the entire release go to

http://www.tukwilareporter.com/news/393789551.html

The Burnaby Radio Club has had to move their repeater due to tower issues.The temporary location is on Mt.Seymour.  For more information go to

VE7RBY Relocated to Mt. Seymour

RAC has announced the passing of former President Pat Doherty VE3PD. To read more go to

http://wp.rac.ca/former-rac-president-pat-doherty-ve3pd-sk/

The Radio Amateurs of Canada AGM is over for another year.  RAC has issued a thank you to both sponsors and those who attended the meeting. To read more go to

http://wp.rac.ca/rac-agm-thank-you/

HEART’S CONTENT CABLE STATION 150TH ANNIVERSARY HAMFEST and the Radio Amateurs of Canada Annual General Meeting.

http://wp.rac.ca/countdown-is-on-2016-rac-annual-general-meeting-on-september-10