Power Outages Leave Thousands in the Dark in Cowichan Valley By | October 25, 2023 High winds and heavy rains have battered the Cowichan Valley region on Vancouver Island, causing widespread power outages and leaving over 8000 customers without electricity. BC Hydro, the primary electricity provider in the region, has reported downed power lines and […]
Emergency Preparedness: A Burning Issue in GlenLake Introduction In recent years, the issue of wildfires has become a burning concern across Canada, and GlenLake, a picturesque community in British Columbia, is no exception. With the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires, the importance of emergency preparedness and prevention measures cannot be overstated. As a community […]
Central Maine Power and Versant Report Outages in Maine Preparing for Hurricane Lee Central Maine Power (CMP) and Versant, both utility companies in Maine, are reporting outages in the state as Hurricane Lee impacts the area. As Mainers brace for the potential impacts of the storm, CMP is taking proactive measures to prepare for power […]
Power Outage Leaves Over One Million Customers Without Electricity in Quebec Background On Saturday morning, over one million customers in Quebec were left without electricity, plunging many households into darkness. The power outage affected customers on Hydro-Quebec‘s network, with Montreal being the hardest hit, followed by the Laurentides, Laval, Montérégie, and the Capitale-Nationale regions. While […]
Lake Okanagan Resort and Surrounding Areas Devastated by Wildfire On Thursday night, the McDougall Creek wildfire tore through Lake Okanagan Resort and surrounding areas in West Kelowna, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Fire chief Jason Brolund described the damage as “gut-wrenching” and emphasized the difficulty in estimating the extent of the destruction. With the […]
Massive Wildfire Engulfs South Okanagan Valley: Challenges and Risks The Merge of Crater Creek and Gillanders Creek Fires Two fires, the Crater Creek and Gillanders Creek wildfires, burning in the South Okanagan region of British Columbia have merged into one massive blaze on Tuesday night. This sudden combination led to rapid and extreme growth, resulting […]
Lower East Adams Lake Wildfire Continues to Threaten Adams Lake Area Security Measures in Place Despite Concerns of Residents The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has reported that the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, which is currently burning near the southeast corner of Adams Lake, has not resulted in any reports of looting or theft. […]
Kamloops Wildfire Continues to Grow, Posing Threat to City By | July 12, 2021 | Kamloops, BC Update: BC Wildfire Service Takes Action Against Ross Moore Lake Wildfire According to the BC Wildfire Service, a heavy equipment task force will be working to combat the Ross Moore Lake wildfire throughout the day on Sunday. The […]
Massive Fire Engulfs Subdivision Under Construction in East Oakville A massive fire broke out at a subdivision under construction in east Oakville late Wednesday morning. The fire occurred in the area of Dundas Street East and William Cutmore Boulevard, near Ninth Line. Emergency crews responded to the scene at around 11:40 a.m., according to Halton […]
Tragic Fall at the Grand Canyon Skywalk Man Falls to His Death While Visiting the Iconic Landmark An unknown tragedy unfolded at the Grand Canyon on June 5, as a 33-year-old man fell to his death while walking across the Grand Canyon West Skywalk, a popular viewing platform for tourists. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office […]