B.C. search and rescue leaders allege bullying and misuse of authority by ministry
The former head of the B.C. Search and Rescue Association said decisions by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness to deny SAR volunteers the use of new search technologies is hard to understand.
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The former head of the B.C. Search and Rescue Association said decisions by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness to deny SAR volunteers the use of new search technologies is hard to understand.