Tag: 911

Mediator appointed to 911 operator contract dispute, averting strike

Emergency Services Emily Joveski -
The B.C. government has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to help broker a new contract for more than 700 emergency communications workers, averting a planned strike by 911 operators.

Over 400 Trail addresses changing for 911 network update

City of Trail My Kootenay Now -
The city says the new addresses are part of a CRTC-mandated transition to Next Generation 9-1-1,

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Fruitvale pharmacy warns of phone scam

Crime
Fruitvale Pharmacy IDA says it has had several reports of man named Barry calling from IDA and claiming to have medications ready for delivery.

Mayor Brian Bogle, new Castlegar council sworn in

City of Castlegar
Bogle pledged to work "collaboratively with council, city staff, local businesses, community organizations, and residents."

B.C. rents down 10 per cent in three years, steepest drop of any province: report

Economy
Apartment and condo rents in B.C. have fallen more than 10 per cent over three years, the largest decline of any province, according to a new report.

UPDATE: Highway 39 south of Mackenzie cleared; BC Highway Patrol seeking dash cam and witnesses

RCMP
Northern Health has confirmed the Code Orange at the Mackenzie and District Hospital has ended, and emergency department services have returned to normal as of 3:30 this afternoon (Wednesday).

Two dead in suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

Fish & Wildlife
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service has ended its search near Bella Coola after the second victim of a suspected grizzly bear attack was found dead.
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