Oceanside Community Safety

The recent disaster in Lytton should cause us all to stop and take stock of our own situation. If an emergency were to occur here, would we be ready to look after ourselves or lend a hand to our neighbours? Relying on the government to step in and tell us what do to is not a valid plan. Government will be busy trying to keep the situation from getting worse and may not be in a position to lend a helping hand at the time that you need it most.

2021 Summer Counter Attack Impaired Driving Campaign has begun! Forty per cent of impaired driving related deaths occur during summer months in B.C. That’s why ICBC and police across the province are encouraging drivers to be responsible and plan ahead for a safe ride home.

When we watch the news and see reports of fire disasters in our province the thought of doing something to protect ourselves occurs. The next question is probably "What can I do?" FireSmartBC is a program that has ready answers for you.

I've often thought to myself over the years that if I ever wanted to kill someone the best way to do it would be to drive over them. I would wait until I found them stepping into a crosswalk and make sure that I hit them while I was turning onto the street they were crossing. I would then screech to a halt, return and scream "Oh no, I didn't see them, I'm sorry!"

Current Fire Ban and Restriction Information

Effective at noon on June 30, 2021 campfires will be banned in the province. This prohibition will remain in effect until noon on Oct. 15, 2021, or until the order is rescinded.

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 336 complaints.

Current Fire Ban and Restriction Information

INFORMATION BULLETIN

For Immediate Release: June 23, 2021

Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development BC Wildfire Service Open fire prohibition scheduled for Coastal Fire Centre

Who goes first at a 4 way stop? The concept should be simple, first to stop, first to go. However, when more than one driver stops at the same time the situation becomes a bit more complicated. Do you know who to give the right of way to?

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 252 complaints.  

A reader asks about an incident where a ladder had fallen off a truck traveling on the highway. The driver following behind the truck took evasive action that resulted in a collision. This question raises many important issues including hazard avoidance, duty at a collision and load securement.