Italian ARES units are using 7060 KHz as they respond to the earthquake. Given the current propagation conditions it may be best to ensure ANY frequency you use is clear using the normal courtesies.  Your usual cooperation is appreciated.

Emergency Management British Columbia uses several terms in times of an emergency response. ARES folks you should know these terms and what they mean.  Have a look at the site below

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/preparedbc/definitions?WT.cg_n=HootSuite

UPDATED AUGUST 24 2016    1430 HRS    ALL ALERTS AND EVACUATION ORDERS HAVE BEEN RESCINDED

 ALL EVACUATION ORDERS AND ALERT FOR THE  Bear Creek Fire   HAVE ALL BEEN RESCINCDED

http://www.cordemergency.ca/CM/Page3353.aspx?Panel=Reading&EntryID=7655839

UPDATED  24 AUGUST 2016  0730 HRS   Evacuation Orders and Alerts remain in effect. For the latest information go to

http://www.cordemergency.ca/CM/Page3353.aspx?Panel=Reading&EntryID=7655837

UPDATED AUGUST 23 2016  1800 Hrs              Evacuation Orders and Alerts remain in place. For the latest information go to

http://www.cordemergency.ca/CM/Page3353.aspx?Panel=Reading&EntryID=7651624

UPDATED AUGUST 23 2016  0700: Evacuation Orders and Alerts remain in effect. Campers will be allowed to return to the Bear Creek Provincial Park with escort to retrieve their personal property during the day today

http://www.cordemergency.ca/CM/Page3353.aspx?Panel=Reading&EntryID=7651617

The Kelowna Emergency Operations Centre has been activated due to a wildfire. In addition, evacuation orders and alerts have been issued. For more information go to

http://www.cordemergency.ca/CM/Page3353.aspx?Panel=Reading&EntryID=7647398

https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/evacuation-order-bear-creek-wildfire-regional-district-of-central-okanagan-august-22/?WT.cg_n=HootSuite

THIS ALERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

This is an ALERT at this time for the Norman Lake area roughly 30 km west of Prince George.  Check with the local authorities for the latest updates

https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/evacuation-alert-norman-lake-area-fraser-fort-george-regional-district-30-kms-west-of-prince-george-aug-19/?WT.cg_n=HootSuite

THIS ALERT WAS CANCELLED AUGUST 18 2016

Emergency Management British Columbia has issued an evacuation alert due to a wildfire. To read the full alert go to

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/evacuation-alert-cinnabar-creek-area-regional-district-of-central-okanagan-kelowna-aug-17/

Emergency Management British Columbia uses several terms in times of an emergency response. ARES folks you should know these terms and what they mean.  Have a look at the site below

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/preparedbc/definitions?WT.cg_n=HootSuite

ARES members in Louisiana are aiding in the flood response. To see what they are doing and the frequencies currently in use go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-volunteers-responding-to-louisiana-flooding-catastrophe

Island Ham Happening­s 2016 In Nanaimo­

-Date : Sat. Sept. 3­ , 2016

-Location : Cedar­ Hall – 2388 Cedar Rd­.
With a­mple parking and
Air ­conditioned premises ­.

-Vendors : 9:00 ­am
-Buyers : 10:00­ am
-No Sales Of Any K­ind Until 10:00 am – ­
(­ in consideration of ­others coming from a ­greater distance. ) ­

-Tables -$ 1­0.00
-Admission – $ 5:0­0

-For further infor­mation or to reserve ­a table contact Ron G­ibson VE7GOA :
@ ve7goa@gmail.com­

tel. : 250­-714-6819

Talk In 146.64 Mhz wi­th a tone of 141.3 hz

Old timers may remember this, new hams may have heard about it but not experienced.  If nothing else this is an interesting read as well as some interesting explanations on antenna construction.

http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/

The media in Mayerthorpe Alberta had a positive article on ham radio. To see the article go to

http://www.mayerthorpefreelancer.com/2016/08/04/keeping-the-airwaves-going