Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and fellow firefighters of the two volunteer Listowel firefighters that were killed yesterday in a structure fire.
http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/503318--update-crews-remove-bodies-of-firefighters-killed-in-listowel-fire
91% of the fire departments in Canada rely on volunteer firefighters. It is their commitment and bravery that helps keep our communities safe.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Death and Damage Toll Rises
Over 1,000 dead and the number continues to climb in Japan.
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2011/03/11/17576051.html
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2011/03/11/17576051.html
Earthquake in Japan, Tsunami Warnings in BC
Earthquake in Japan
On March 11, CBC News reported that at least 60 people are dead after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Northeast coast of Japan, triggering a tsunami that damaged homes, boats and cars, followed by approximately 19 powerful aftershocks. According to CBC News, there are no reports of injuries to Canadians currently in Japan. Approximately 4.4 million people in Japan are without power. This earthquake was the largest to hit the country since the late 1800s. CBC News stated that tsunami watches and advisories have been issued for parts of the Pacific, including the west coasts of South America, the United States and Canada.
The Government of British Columbia issued tsunami advisories for the north coast and the Haida Gwaii Islands, the central coast including Bella Bella, Bella Coola and Shearwater, the outer west coast of Vancouver Island from Cape Scott to Port Renfrew. The Government of British Columbia indicated that a low level tsunami has been generated that could impact marinas and other coastal infrastructure or potentially create strong currents in harbours and isolated coastal areas.
Direct link to tsunami advisories in BC: http://www.pep.bc.ca/tsunami_BCbulletins.html
On March 11, CBC News reported that at least 60 people are dead after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Northeast coast of Japan, triggering a tsunami that damaged homes, boats and cars, followed by approximately 19 powerful aftershocks. According to CBC News, there are no reports of injuries to Canadians currently in Japan. Approximately 4.4 million people in Japan are without power. This earthquake was the largest to hit the country since the late 1800s. CBC News stated that tsunami watches and advisories have been issued for parts of the Pacific, including the west coasts of South America, the United States and Canada.
The Government of British Columbia issued tsunami advisories for the north coast and the Haida Gwaii Islands, the central coast including Bella Bella, Bella Coola and Shearwater, the outer west coast of Vancouver Island from Cape Scott to Port Renfrew. The Government of British Columbia indicated that a low level tsunami has been generated that could impact marinas and other coastal infrastructure or potentially create strong currents in harbours and isolated coastal areas.
Direct link to tsunami advisories in BC: http://www.pep.bc.ca/tsunami_BCbulletins.html
Monday, March 7, 2011
Major Cyber Attack Targets France
The French government had to shut down more than 10,000 computers after hackers based in China attacked the finance department. Reports state that the hackers were searching for documents related to the G20. France is hosting the G20 meetings later this year.
For more information:
http://www.canada.com/technology/Spectacular+cyber+attack+hits+French+government/4395541/story.html
For more information:
http://www.canada.com/technology/Spectacular+cyber+attack+hits+French+government/4395541/story.html
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