B.C. tsunami advisory remains

How many times have we heard that practice makes perfect?  Way too many, right?  Well, I think it’s time to point out the issues with practicing, well, anything.  You see, when we practice skills such as shooting, self defense techniques, or other such activities, we are simply repeating actions in order to create an unconcious…

The Society for the Preservation of Amateur Radio is holding its 6th annual winter field day this weekend.  The object of the practice is to set up emergency style communications and make as many contacts as possible in a 24 hour period.  Bonus points are given for operating outdoors, away from home, and without using…

So there I was…stranded on the side of the highway with a dead cellphone and a blown radiator!  Now these days I can tell you just how many people will see a broken down vehicle on the side of the road and stop to help…ZERO!  You got it…even standing there waving both my arms in…

Be Prepared for a Zombie ApocalypseBy Christine Faraday Nothing fires up the imagination more then the thought of a zombie apocalypse. With Halloween approaching and season 3 of my favourite show The Walking Dead beginning, I do have a case of zombies on the brain. I thought it might be fun to do a look at…

Disasters take on many forms and can strike at any time.  The list of situations that you could find yourself in is endless, but assembling 3 different kits should have you ready to face all but the most severe scenarios.  You may find yourself confined to your home for days at a time without utilities,…