Justin Baumgardner

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Safe and Active School Program focuses on education and enforcement around Courtenay schools 

City of Courtenay Justin Baumgardner -
The City of Courtenay said they’re making recommendations to improve safety concerns after a thorough review of technical and community engagement feedback. 

Downtown Courtenay transit exchanges closed for construction 

Transit Justin Baumgardner -
Transit commuters can expect delays near downtown Courtenay, and B.C. Transit said it’ll impact services downtown. 

Potable water restored on two vessels after BC Ferries completes public health investigation

BC Ferries Justin Baumgardner -
BC Ferries said it is investigating an incident that prompted a health-related service suspension on the Queen of Alberni. 

CVRD rescinds evacuation orders, but ask everyone to stay alert

Weather Justin Baumgardner -
Orders to evacuate properties in the Comox Valley have been cancelled, but residents might not be out of the woods yet; CVRD.

Women in trades event inspires female students across the Comox Valley 

Comox Valley School District Justin Baumgardner -
Experience in the trades for students across the Comox Valley School District brought in networking opportunities and real world experience.

Residents in Comox could see increases in collection fees next year 

Town of Comox Justin Baumgardner -
Solid waste fees could increase if council adopts an amendment to the current bylaw.

RCMP outline their quarterly report on crime in the Comox Valley 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
Over all crime is down, but there are still hotspots.

Two new transit designs will be given consideration by Courtenay council 

City of Courtenay Justin Baumgardner -
New transit exchange designs are being proposed to Courtenay council and if passed could be implemented next year.

Healthcare leaders call for urgent action for tertiary services north of the Malahat

Health Justin Baumgardner -
Healthcare professionals are calling for more tertiary services in Central and Northern Vancouver Island to aid a growing, and aging, population.

Comox Valley Tourism moves forward with supporting an inclusive economy

Municipal News Justin Baumgardner -
Increasing tourism and building a strong, resilient, tourism industry is a priority for Experience Comox Valley.

Wildfire sparks west of Nanaimo 

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
A new wildfire west of Nanaimo has sparked but is less than a hectare in size.

Update: Out of control wildfire ignites near Cameron Lake

Fish & Wildlife Justin Baumgardner -
A wildfire near Cameron Lake is now out-of-control.

Residents in tsunami zones urged to prepare, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District 

Weather Justin Baumgardner -
A tsunami watch has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for several regions on the western and northern parts of Vancouver Island.

Parts of Vancouver Island on tsunami watch 

Weather Justin Baumgardner -
Update as of July 29 at 6:32 p.m. from Environment and Climate Change Canada, strong localized currents are expected,...

Wildfire situation not as bad as 2023, BC Wildfire Service 

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
Since April the BC Wildfire Service says it has seen close to 750,000 hectares of land burned due to...

Village of Cumberland starts community engagement on Penrith Avenue upgrades 

Village of Cumberland Justin Baumgardner -
A key route in the Village of Cumberland is getting an upgrade to enhance safety, improve accessibility, and meet...
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BC Ferries commits to halving underwater noise by 2036

BC Ferries
BC Ferries has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada to reduce the risk of harming marine mammals.

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