Ep 266: The atmospheric river

A once in 200 year flooding event, precipitated by an atmospheric river, has devastated the province. We're losing track of how many disasters we've had in the past couple years. You'd think this would mean our politicians would have found a coherent strategy to respond to the crisis.And amid the flooding the NDP have introduced a series of new pieces of legislation.But first, vote for the greatest Conservative Premier in the latest round of the Greatest BC Premier Bracket.LinksHow you can help BC residents who have been impacted by the storm | NewsVote for Greatest BC PremierThat time the premier of B.C. cut a cheque and doubled the size of Canada's navySegment 1: The atmospheric riverBC flood update: What you need to knowUse of emergency alert systemCanadian Army to build levee in Abbotsford in bid to save Sumas PrairieEmergency debate held in legislatureSegment 2: Full houseIntroduction of Attorney General statutes bill | BC Gov NewsNew act protects important services from disruption | BC Gov NewsAccess to Abortion Services ActProvince building a more diverse, inclusive forest sector | BC Gov NewsRob Shaw: Three birds, one stoneVaughn Palmer: B.C. forests bill gives minister complete control over compensation when cutting rights seizedKatrine Conroy: B.C. old growth plan part of new vision for forest care  Quick takesWet'suwet'en territory tensions rise as RCMP move in on blockadesWet'suwet'en land defenders say inaction prompted Coastal GasLink evictionArrests reported as RCMP move to clear Wet'suwet'en pipeline resistance in BC for 3rd timeO'Toole defends decision to turf Batters as senator accuses him of keeping MPs in line with threatsDenise Batters replyGreen Party accepts Annamie Paul's resignation as leaderGreens post the jobInterim Leader of the GPC / Chef intérimaire du PVC Photo credit: Flickr/BC Ministry of Transportation