Monthly Archives: August 2024

CRTC launches consultations to ensure programming is accessible to all Canadians

  News release June 25, 2024 – Ottawa-Gatineau – Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) The CRTC is taking another step forward in the implementation of the Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11). Today, the CRTC is launching two public consultations to help ensure broadcasters, including online streaming services, offer programming that is accessible to persons with […]

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New supportive homes, complex-care spaces coming to Prince George

Prince George Wednesday, August 7, 2024 8:30 AM People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Prince George will soon have more safe and secure housing options as approximately 100 supportive homes and complex-care housing (CCH) units are on the way. “We know that when people experiencing homelessness have stable housing with supports, they can […]

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Biking Safety Tips: 31 Ideas for Staying Safe While Biking

1. Wear a helmet. A helmet can’t be 100 percent guaranteed to save your life, but it’s always going to give you better odds than going bare headed. You can also look into airbags for your bike. 2. Be seen. Dress like a fluorescent peacock—wear bright colors and reflective clothing, especially in the early morning, […]

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Be prepared for extreme heat and drought

On this page What is extreme heat? Before summer As temperatures rise During an event Drought What is extreme heat? An Extreme Heat Emergency is when daytime and nighttime temperatures get hotter every day and are well above seasonal norms. Extreme heat is dangerous for the health and wellbeing of our communities and is responsible […]

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