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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, but there is no indication of any potential significant flooding...

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 wildfires in the province, but it’s nowhere near the 2023...

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 the future demands of the community.   According to the village,...

City of Courtenay set to start construction of McPhee Meadows

City of Courtenay Justin Baumgardner -
Construction is about to get underway as the City of Courtenay plans to transform an 11.8-acre parcel of land into a nature park.  According to the city, work is expected...

Update: Comox Lake wildfire out-of-control, Coastal Wildfire Service

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
Update as of July 21, 2025 at 6:42 p.m; Coastal Wildfire Service says the fire remains out of control, but has grown to four hectares in size. A wildfire near...

Hiker lifted to safety despite challenging weather conditions, Alberni Valley Rescue 

Search and Rescue Justin Baumgardner -
Alberni Valley Rescue Squad (AVRS) says they’ve rescued a hiker on Triple Peak despite increasing weather conditions.

Vancouver Island man receives Order of Merit award from Hockey Canada 

Sports Justin Baumgardner -
A Duncan local who is devoted to positive relationships and navigating life’s hurdles has been recognized with an award from Hockey Canada.

RCMP investigate single vehicle rollover near Sproat Lake 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
An investigation is continuing to determine why a vehicle rolled over near Sproat Lake, and so far, RCMP says...

UPDATE: Out of control wildfire west of Port Alberni now being held

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
UPDATE: As of 8:52 a.m., Coastal Fire Service says the fire west of Port Alberni is currently held at...

Scheduled maintenance will close Highway 4 near Alberni Summit 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Those travelling on Highway 4, from Chalet Road to the Alberni Summit, are being asked to avoid the road...

New judge takes the bench in Nanaimo next month 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
A new judge will sit on the bench in Nanaimo starting next month to assist with the increasing pressures...

Environment and Climate Change Canada say hot weather expected starting Saturday 

Weather Justin Baumgardner -
Warm weather is scheduled to hit the region and that has Environment and Climate Change Canada reminding everyone to...

BCMEA and ILWU reach new collective agreement, ending two years of negotiation 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
After several rounds of negotiations, the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)...

Vancouver Island students sweep BC Film Festival in Vancouver 

Education Justin Baumgardner -
A Duncan student has swept the competition after receiving top honors at the 2025 BC Student Film Festival.   Schools...
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School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial
B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements. 

RCMP looking for missing Comox Valley woman who may be in Campbell River

Missing Person
RCMP are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman. 

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

Provincial
The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products. 

Heavy rain to drench B.C.’s south coast Friday, flooding possible

Provincial
Forecasters warn heavy rain is expected to sweep across B.C.’s south coast Friday, in some areas dumping twice the average monthly amount of rain in just one day.

Trailer fire Tuesday outside Courtenay causes damage but no injuries

Fire
A fire broke out north of Courtenay Tuesday afternoon but left nobody injured. 
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