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B.C. highway reopens one week after flooding
June 23, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterBritish Columbia’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure said on Thursday that Highway 97 South from Mackenzie Junction to Chetwynd will open by noon, one week after flooding from heavy rainfall. Todd Stone said that the highway will be open to…
B.C. commits $750,000 in funding for flood mitigation projects in Delta and Kelowna
June 23, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterBritish Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced on Wednesday $750,000 in funding for flood mitigation projects in the province’s Kelowna and Delta areas. The ministry said in a press release on Wednesday that it is committing $550,000 in funding…
Construction crews continue work on repairing flood-damaged roads in northern B.C.
June 21, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterConstruction crews and heavy equipment operators continue to work day and night to rebuild sections of highways and roads that were severely damaged by massive flooding in northern British Columbia last week. B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone…
B.C. provides $1.6 million for flood-protecting dikes
June 14, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe province of British Columbia announced on Monday its latest funding toward a flood mitigation project – $1.6 million for flood-protecting dikes in the City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver that will help protect a business…
Enforceable variable speed limit signs aimed at reducing weather-related crashes “go live” in British Columbia
June 3, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterVariable speed signs are now active in three locations throughout the province of British Columbia as part of a project to help reduce the frequency and severity of weather-related crashes. B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone said on…
B.C. invests $1 million in development of Lower Mainland flood action plan
May 31, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterTo better understand and mitigate the impacts of flooding along the Fraser River and southern coast of British Columbia, the province announced on Monday that it is working collaboratively with all partners in the strategy and the Fraser Basin Council…
British Columbia invests in emergency management and fire service resources database
May 12, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe province of British Columbia has announced nearly $300,000 in funding to help the province’s capacity and capabilities to mitigate and manage emergencies. B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said in a press release on Thursday that the one-time funding…