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CBC
22-07-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Port Moody, B.C., officials urge people to stay off mudflats which can act like quicksand
Social Sharing Officials are warning residents to stay off the mudflats in the Port Moody arm of the Burrard Inlet, which can act like quicksand and trap people. The mudflats are one of the last remaining such areas on the inlet, where mud and sediment are visible when the tide is low, and officials say rescues can be costly and time-consuming. As the weather warms and more people use the trails around the inlet, the city and firefighters say people should avoid walking on the mudflats, which can appear deceptively firm. Port Moody Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Mike Cornish said the number of emergency calls to the mudflats increases during late spring and summer. "It takes crews out of their regular response routines for a couple hours, at least, for every rescue," he told CBC News. "So there's definitely inherent issues with that." Cornish said that someone who gets stuck in the mudflats during the hotter months can often get dehydrated and become anxious, especially as they struggle to get themselves free. "We usually have two to three rescues a year [that] we have to perform on the mud flats, depending on the year and how many people are out there," he said. "But it's kind of been progressing every year with more people visiting the parks." Every time that firefighters are called out to the mudflats, they have to deploy a small vehicle, load it up with equipment and clean up afterwards. Cornish urged people to follow the signs posted along the trails and not deviate from marked paths. "The mudflats are nice to look at, but they're more dangerous than they seem to be," the official said. Colin Godwin, a cyclist who was with his dogs on the trail Monday, said that if people were to get stuck in the mudflats when the tide rises, that would be a major problem. "I've had this dog run away after the birds on the mudflat, and it's a horror show," he said. "You can't go out on the mudflats. You're just bogged down."
Scotsman
23-04-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Warma UK secures important solar installation contract with Crown Estate Scotland
Renewable energy specialists Warma UK has been awarded a new contract by Crown Estate Scotland to install solar energy systems across its rural estate as part of the Solar North Phase 1 programme. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The project will see the installation of Solar PV, Hot Water Diverters, Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers, and Battery Storage, along with a three-year servicing package to improve energy efficiency in 10 direct-let residential farmhouses and cottages. Managed by Strutt & Parker on behalf of Crown Estate Scotland, the project aligns with Crown Estate Scotland's commitment to reducing carbon emissions, lowering energy costs, and encouraging the use of green energy use across the rural properties which it manages. Accelerating Scotland's Clean Energy Transition Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Solar panels being fitted to a cottage managed by Crown Estates Scotland Crown Estate Scotland plays a key role in investing in energy-efficient solutions to support businesses, communities, and rural landowners. The Solar North Phase 1 programme will help modernise these 10 farmhouses and cottage, enhancing their energy security, lowering their operational costs, and reducing the carbon footprint of Crown Estate Scotland's rural properties. Mike Cornish, Operations Director at Warma UK, commented: "This contract is an exciting step forward for Warma UK, and we're delighted to be working with Crown Estate Scotland to deliver tangible environmental and financial benefits. 'By integrating solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging into rural properties, we're helping land managers like Crown Estate Scotland to future-proof their energy supply while making meaningful progress towards Scotland's renewable energy ambitions.' Oster Milambo, Director of Property for Crown Estate Scotland, added: "This is a key step towards improving the energy efficiency of rural buildings which we manage. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'By working with Warma UK, we are ensuring that tenants in these 10 properties on rural estates which we manage benefit from expertly designed and installed renewable energy systems that will provide long-term energy savings, energy security, and reduce environmental impact." Driving Long-Term Energy Benefits The rollout of these solar energy solutions is expected to deliver substantial carbon savings while making rural properties more self-sufficient when it comes to power and heating. With Warma UK providing a three-year servicing package, these installations will be maintained for maximum efficiency and longevity.
