And many more British Columbians are talking about it this week, in large part because of CBC's excellent earthquake podcast and web series, Faultlines. If a major earthquake were to happen next weekend, I'd wager, most of us would ask why they didn't do more. Members of the public and the media would ask why they weren't fixed sooner, and why early earthquake warning systems weren't installed. (City of Campbell River)If the iconic B.C Legislature collapses and public servants are buried inside, we will ask why it wasn't strengthened sooner. didn't follow California's lead and encourage homeowners to install earthquake natural gas shut-off valves.

Source: CBC News October 23, 2016 18:56 UTC