Set against BC's other rural areas, from BC's public records, updated Nov 10, 2026.
Evacuations: an order to leave, in July 2024 (fire). The Province's record starts in April 2017.
Emergency care: the nearest emergency department open around the clock is in Nelson, 51 km away in a straight line. The one nearer, in Kaslo, keeps set hours (Mon 09:00 - 17:00, and so on).
Mobile: only 44% of homes are inside the 4G coverage the carriers report. In a typical rural area, 96% are.