Emergency Program Act

• B.C. extends state of emergency; cites potential flooding, ongoing highway damage

  The provincial state of emergency was first declared on Nov. 17 due to severe weather, with several highways being impacted.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2022
  
• Okanagan church fined for contravening B.C.’s public health order: Kelowna RCMP

  Kelowna RCMP say the gathering took place on Wednesday evening, contrary to B.C.’s public health order.

  Canada

  May 25, 2021
  
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• COVID: B.C. to implement random roadside checks to restrict provincial travel

  On Friday, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth will issue orders under the Emergency Program Act to restrict people's ability to leave their health authority.

  Health

  Apr 19, 2021
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• Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park faces long remediation before returning to public use

  "This has happened four times in the past and we really aren't looking for a fifth tent city," said Minister of Social Development Shane Simpson.

  May 31, 2020