Leader of transformation in the B.C. public service - digital operations and engagement, emergencies, product director, program owner, culture change.
Victoria, British Columbia
Joined January 2009
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Physical Media Canadian Council convenes!
Inspired by @ChrisRyan77 @SeanFennessey snd @TheBigPic, our local movie nerds podcast brought together a panel to dig into this super nerdy (and super important?) topic.
Probably my favourite episode we've done.
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Russel Lolacher retweeted
👋HEADS UP - Google Maps is having issues displaying correct updated information regarding wildfires, evacuation orders and closures in the Province.
‼️For latest updates on wildfire closures or advisories use DriveBC.ca
ℹ️Helpful links:
emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/
drivebc.ca/advisories
wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
✅OPEN - #BCHwy5 is now open in both directions between #HopeBC and #Merritt following an overnight closure. #Coquihalla
⚠️❄️PLEASE NOTE: A travel advisory remains in effect. Expect compact snow, bumpy sections and narrow lanes due to heavy snow load. Drive with caution and watch for crews.
ℹ️For more info: drivebc.ca/?pan=-120.9849607…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
🚨 #BCHwy3 Detour Coming Soon!
Crews working 24-7 after Dec.16 washout btwn #HopeBC & #Princeton.
Interim detour expected btwn Boxing Day 🎁 & New Year’s 🎉 (weather permitting).
Long-term repairs = major design & rebuild; detour stays until done.
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
🏔️ #BCHwy3 👀
🚧 Round‑the‑clock recovery in action ‼️
🏗️ Excavators, dozers, & drill rigs are hard at work at the major washout from #HopeBC to #Princeton.
Crews are pushing day & night to restore access and keep B.C. moving.
Check @DriveBC for updates.
@EAMOperations 👍🏼
Russel Lolacher retweeted
⚠️ #BCHwy5 southbound between #Merritt and #HopeBC, a travel advisory is in effect. Expect major delays due to a vehicle incident. #CoquihallaHwy
ℹ️ More info: drivebc.ca/?pan=-120.9858167…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
Drivers are warned of wet and snowy conditions on parts of Vancouver Island Saturday, with gale warnings in effect for several coastal areas.
cheknews.ca/wet-snowy-drivin…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
👋⚠️HEADS UP - #BCHwy5 A travel advisory is in effect on the #Coquihalla due to heavy snowfall and high winds in the forecast. Travelers should expect major delays between #HopeBC and #Merritt and potential outages to power and facilities.
ℹ️For more info: drivebc.ca/?pan=-120.6807492…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
⛔🚧REMINDER - #BCHwy3 crews remain hard at work day and night as they repair the highway following last week's storm.
22 separate locations have been damaged, 11 of which deemed extensive.
⛔Highway 3 remains closed between #HopeBC and #ManningPark until further notice.
➡️Our latest DriveBC Advisory: drivebc.ca/advisories/highwa…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
👋🚧REMINDER - Repairs continue along #BCHwy3 between #HopeBC and #ManningPark due to the #BCFlood we've experienced this past week.
⛔Highway 3 remains closed in both directions through this stretch.
➡️Check out our latest DriveBC Advisory update here: drivebc.ca/advisories/highwa…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
@EAMOperations crews continue working along various routes. Please watch for crews, obey traffic control devices, and reduce speeds.
Recovery efforts ongoing. Lots of progress made to-date. Work continues.
Check @DriveBC for updates. #FraserValley #HopeBC
Russel Lolacher retweeted
⛔REMINDER - Morris Valley Rd is closed due to trees & hydro lines down. Next update approx. 3:00PM.
ℹ️drivebc.ca/?start=null&end=n… #Harrison #Agassiz
Russel Lolacher retweeted
⛔️#BCHwy1 Closed in both directions between #YaleBC & #BostonBar due to rocks, trees, and hydro lines on the road. #HopeBC #FraserCanyon
Russel Lolacher retweeted
👋⛔️REMINDER - #BCHwy3 remains closed between #HopeBC and #ManningPark. While there is no estimated time of opening, crews are working around the clock to replace culverts and clean up debris. #CrowsnestHwy
Russel Lolacher retweeted
⛔#BCHwy1 Closure starting at 10pm tonight until Mon Dec 15 between #HopeBC & #Lytton due to risk of rockfall, debris flows and washouts with heavy rainfall forecast. ℹ️drivebc.ca/?start=null&end=n… #FraserCanyon
Russel Lolacher retweeted
⛔#BCHwy99 Closure starting at 8pm tonight until Mon Dec 15 9km north of #Pemberton to #Lillooet due to risk of rockfall, debris flows and washouts with heavy rainfall forecast. ℹ️drivebc.ca/?start=null&end=n… #SeaToSky
Russel Lolacher retweeted
ATTN #BCHwy1 Travellers:
1 lane open each way, east of #Chilliwack, between #BCHwy9 and #HopeBC.
Speed limit is reduced to 50km/h. And oversized loads are not permitted.
Check @drivebc for updates.
With ongoing weather systems, crews are out actively patrolling.
