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The PSEPC Daily Brief is a compilation of summaries of publicly available and PSEPC information concerning critical infrastructure protection and emergency management.

DOB05-230 - 1 December 2005

News

New tsunami notification system tested in B.C.
On November 30, B.C. Provincial Emergency Program (PEP) officials conducted a successful test of a new tsunami notification system through the Tsunami Integrated Preparedness Project. Emergency officials, police, fire departments and media in 79 coastal communities who would be at risk if a tsunami were to occur were notified through phone, e-mail and fax. Any problems experienced during the exercise will be noted and the system will be updated.
(Source: Times Colonist, 30 November 2005)
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For more information from the B.C. PEP on tsunamis and the Tsunami Integrated Preparedness Project, click here.

In brief

Explosion in downtown Winnipeg causes power outage
On the evening of November 29, an underground cable fault ignited oil, causing flames to shoot through a manhole cover near the Manitoba Legislative Building in downtown Winnipeg. The explosion caused serious injuries to one man and a power outage to approximately 400 Manitoba Hydro customers. All outages were restored by Wednesday afternoon.
(Source: cbc.ca MANITOBA , 30 November 2005)
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To see a map showing the location of the explosion, click here. (222 kb)

CFIA warns that Mung bean sprouts might be contaminated: Update
Further to PSEPC Daily Brief DOB05-226 regarding the Canadian Food Inspections Agency’s (CFIA) Health Hazard Alert issued on November 24, media reports that, to date, 379 cases of Salmonella poisoning have been confirmed in Ontario. The alert advises the public against consuming Sun Wah Mung Bean Sprouts because the product might be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. This product is distributed in Ontario.
(Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency, 24 November 2005; TORONTO STAR , 1 December 2005 )
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To view a CFIA Factsheet on Salmonella, click here.

Cyber risk assessment

Over the course of the past 24 hours, the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre (CCIRC) has not detected any significant new threats or vulnerabilities. No significant incidents with the potential to affect critical infrastructure have been reported. Accordingly, based on the information available to CCIRC, the cyber risk facing Canadian critical infrastructure is assessed as low. Personnel responsible for information, systems and network security should continue to apply appropriate security precautions and monitor their systems.

Recent cyber alerts and advisories issued by CCIRC can be viewed under “Recent analytical releases” at www.psepc.gc.ca/ccirc.

See also...

• The Weather Office
• FAC - Travel Updates

Note to readers

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) collects information related to cyber and physical threats to, and incidents involving, Canadian critical infrastructure. This allows us to monitor and analyze threats and to issue alerts, advisories and other information products.

Any suspected criminal activity should be reported to local law enforcement organizations. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) National Operations Centre (NOC) provides a 24/7 service to receive such reports or to redirect callers to local law enforcement organizations. The NOC can be reached at (613) 993-4460. National security concerns should be reported to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) at (613) 993-9620.

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