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    Jun 16
    Stay up to date with the latest emergency info in BC: EmergencyInfoBC.ca / @EmergencyInfoBC BCWildfire.ca / @BCGovFireInfo @DriveBC @PreparedBC ESS.gov.bc.ca Weather.gc.ca Follow local governments, First Nations & health authorities for more.
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    Follow @EmergencyInfoBC, @BCRCMP and @RCMPAlberta for updates on the recently issued #AmberAlert. Call 9-1-1 if you have any information. #BC
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    The #BC RCMP has issued an #AmberAlert for Lanakai Morrison, a 6-year-old male child with light brown hair & brown eyes. Last known location: Fort St. John, B.C., on July 9 at approximately 9:30 a.m. The suspect is Krista Morrison, 5 ft. 8 in., with long dark brown hair. They may
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    The Helpline offers free, multilingual support and connects people with legal, mental health and community services. Because hate rarely targets just one part of a person's identity, support should reflect people's full experiences.
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    Everyone deserves to feel safe, heard and supported. The Racist Incident Helpline is one part of BC's work to build safer, more welcoming communities for everyone.
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    Need the Anti-Racist Incident Helpline? Call 1-833-HLP-LINE (1-833-457-5463) between 9AM and 5PM from Monday through Friday. Help is available in over 240 languages.
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    Support matters. BC's Racist Incident Helpline is expanding to better support people experiencing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
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    PreparedBC
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    Jul 6
    Know where to find support if evacuated ✔️ #EmergencySupportServices provides accommodation, food & other supports for evacuees who need them most. Create your ESS profile today to be prepared: ess.gov.bc.ca
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    PreparedBC
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    Jul 3
    #BCwildfires are more common during the summer when temperatures rise. Be part of the solution by following all fire bans and restrictions: BCWildfire.ca ✔️ Report wildfires to *5555 or 1-800-663-5555 👈 Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/Wildfires
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    Jul 9
    BC is a clean energy superpower. Working with First Nations, we are expanding projects to deliver more low-cost electricity, attract investment, create good jobs, and generate revenue for the services and infrastructure people in BC rely on. Learn more: gov.bc.ca/LookWest
    BC is a world leader in clean energy projects
Here’s a look at some proposed major projects
    North Coast Transmission Line
9,700 local jobs
340-km line from Prince George to Terrace supporting growth in critical minerals, LNG, ports and other local industrial projects

Taylor Wind
Power for 60,000+ homes
40 turbines made from 90% recyclable material

Highland Valley Wind
Power for 58,000 homes
14 km northwest of Logan Lake, will help power the provincial grid
    Yəyus Energy Project
Power for 56,000 homes
Yəyus is a Liq'wala word meaning "always windy"

K2 Wind
Power for 40,000 homes
Up to 28 turbines that will help power the provincial grid

m.ah a temEEwuh Solar Project
Power for 20,000 homes
776 hectares - roughly the size of 1,400 football fields
    Let’s keep moving forward
35 proposed major projects including 11 clean energy projects
Tens of thousands of jobs across BC
Billions in economic growth
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    Jul 8
    Did you know BC has over 22,000 square kilometres of lakes? Test your knowledge of just a few of our beautiful lakes for Lakes Appreciation Month. Explore BC lakes and parks at BCParks.ca
    How well do you know BC lakes?
Take the quiz
    Lake #1
Hint: You wouldn’t "swap" your time here for anything
    Lake #2
Hint: You’ll be "struck" by the natural beauty here
    Lake #3
Hint: Reaching it may require a ferry, a drive, and a hike
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    Jul 8
    Lake #4
Hint: This is peak scenery (and elevation) right here
    Lake #5
Hint: Check the clearance on your vehicle for the road out
    Answers

1 - Shuswap Lake
2 - Lightning Lake/EC Manning Park
3 - Bedwell Lake/Strathcona Park
4 - Kinney Lake/Mount Robson Park
5 - Morice Lake

How many did you guess correctly?
0-2 = Lake Newbie
2-4 = Lake Appreciator
5 = Seasoned Lake Aficionado
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    Jul 7
    Small changes = big water savings for BC. Choose drought‑tolerant plants, water early or late, mulch your soil, group plants by water needs, and let lawns go golden. Check for water restrictions in your area and learn more about drought preparation here: gov.bc.ca/drought
    Want a garden that thrives, even in dry weather?
Garden smarter, not harder

• Choose climate‑ready plants like native or drought‑tolerant species 
• Mulch your soil to lock in moisture 
• Let lawns go golden — they bounce back naturally
• Group plants by water needs for efficient watering 
• Water early or late to reduce evaporation
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    Jul 6
    Are you part of BC's arts and culture sector? The BC Arts Council wants your feedback to help shape its next Strategy and Action Plan. Complete the survey by July 31 and help guide the future of arts and culture in BC. Learn more and take the survey here: engage.gov.bc.ca/BC-Arts-Council
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    Jul 6
    BC’s water supply is under pressure. Lower snowpack, early melt, and warmer weather are increasing drought risk. Learn where your tap water comes from and help protect it. Learn more about drought and water scarcity: Gov.bc.ca/Drought
    Do you know where your tap water comes from?
     Metro Vancouver 
Rainfall and snowmelt feed the Capilano, Seymour and Coquitlam reservoirs
Providing drinking water to 2.8 million people in the Lower Mainland
    Greater Victoria 
Rainfall and snowmelt from the Sooke, Goldstream and Council watersheds
90% of Greater Victoria uses water from the Sooke Lake Reservoir
    Kelowna
Main source is the Okanagan Lake
The lake is fed by streams and creeks from over 6,000 sq km of land
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    Jul 6
    Prince George 
Groundwater, also known as underground aquifers are drawn up through wells along the Nechako River
    Fort St. John
Surface water from the Peace River
Drawn up by 5 shallow wells 
Water travels more than 11 kms from source to city
    Want to learn more about water in your community?
Check with your local government for more information
Learn more about drought: Gov.bc.ca/Drought
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    Jul 4
    Thank you, Canada ❤️ #CANMNT
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    Jul 4
    The final whistle has blown on Canada's #FIFAWorldCup2026 journey. Thank you to the players, coaches and support staff for representing our country with heart, determination and pride. You've brought communities together and given Canadians so much to celebrate.
    An image of a crowd, the CN Tower and text that says "Photo credit: FIFA World Cup 2026 TM Vancouver Host Committee". And "We're so proud of you, Canada!"
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    Jul 4
    The FireSmart Collective program brings residents, experts, and partners across BC together to learn, prepare, and take action. Working together helps communities reduce risk and build long‑term safety.
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    Jul 4
    Wildfire resiliency is important. That's why, this year, we contributed $15 million to the FireSmart Collective program. Learn how to get involved at
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    The Local FireSmart Collective Program (LFCP) | FireSmart BC
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