Posts tagged State of Emergency
DBC Messaging Guidance for B.C. Tourism Industry | Updated January 18, 2022
DBC Messaging Guidance for B.C. Tourism Industry | Updated January 18, 2022

Destination BC has updated its Special Edition: Emergency Response to the BC Storm Messaging Guidance document which outlines key messaging, information, and resources for BC’s tourism industry. It includes guidance for Regional and Community/City Destination Marketing Organisations, Sector Associations, and Tourism Businesses. Please refer to the messaging guide for information on how you can support your community, residents, visitors, and each other during this difficult time. Messaging will continue to be updated as the situation evolves.

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Coquihalla Highway Set to Reopen to Regular Traffic, Highway 1 Partially reopened from Kanaka Bar to Spences Bridge
Coquihalla Highway Set to Reopen to Regular Traffic, Highway 1 Partially reopened from Kanaka Bar to Spences Bridge

Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon reopened to all vehicle traffic at noon on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, marking another milestone in British Columbia’s recovery from November’s flooding. This restores a major route connecting the Lower Mainland to B.C.’s Interior and North, helping the movement of people and goods.

Check DriveBC for current road conditions.

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Winter Travel Toolkit for B.C. Tourism Industry | Updated December 16, 2021
Winter Travel Toolkit for B.C. Tourism Industry | Updated December 16, 2021

B.C.’s tourism associations have developed a toolkit to guide operators in advising the public to plan travel in British Columbia this winter, with the unique challenges caused by the 2021 floods and road closures. Operators can share this document, include the information in their communications, and provide links on their website.

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