Tag: Tsunami

Coastal communities reminded of risk during Tsunami Preparedness Week

The provincial government is reminding residents of the risks of tsunamis and how to stay safe during Tsunami Preparedness Week.

Updated: No tsunami threat to coastal B.C.

EmergencyInfoBC says they are currently evaluating the risk of a tsunami after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurred 410 kilometres off the coast of Russia. 

Tsunamis not a threat in Prince Rupert

People around the world were panicking after a tsunami advisory was issued to most of the west coast on July 29. However studies show that Rupertites have nothing to fear.

Updated: Tsunami watch advisory cancelled

Environment Canada issued a tsunami advisory for the west coast of British Columbia.
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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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