Tyler Hay

Tyler has been back and forth between Vancouver Island and Alberta during his career in journalism. He first joined Vista Radio in Lethbridge, Alberta after working as an editor in Ladysmith and Parksville. Now he is back on the Island to settle and is based out of Nanaimo writing about local politics. When not writing, he is busy sailing, riding motorcycles and fixing things in his shop.
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Canadian Pacific Humpback Collaboration identifies dead whale found near Grace Islands

Fish & Wildlife Tyler Hay -
The Canadian Pacific Humpback Collaboration says it has identified a humpback whale found dead near the Grace Islands as a whale known as Notcho.

Island RCMP calls transition to Next Generation 9-1-1

RCMP Tyler Hay -
The B.C. RCMP is moving to a new emergency communications system, with the transition replacing aging infrastructure to meet a federal mandate.

North Island college prepare to invite students to Comox campus to kick off fall semester 

North Island College Tyler Hay -
North Island College will welcome new and returning students to its Comox Valley campus for orientation on Sept. 9. 

RCMP focus on seatbelts and distracted driving in September

RCMP Tyler Hay -
B.C. Highway Patrol will focus on distracted driving and seatbelt use in September as part of a provincewide enforcement campaign.

Toxic drugs end 30 lives on Vancouver Island in June

Health Tyler Hay -
The latest report from the BC Coroners Service shows 14 of those deaths were in South Vancouver Island, 10 were in Central Vancouver Island and six were in North Vancouver Island.

Shorter impaired driving enforcement campaign sees fewer prohibitions

RCMP Tyler Hay -
RCMP on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast saw significantly fewer impaired drivers during this year’s summer enforcement campaign compared with last year.

Nomination period approaching for municipal elections

Elections Tyler Hay -
The nomination period for the October municipal election will open Sept. 1.

New totem pole taking shape for Comox Ave roundabout 

Town of Comox Tyler Hay -
The Town of Comox is sharing an update on a totem pole set to be installed at the Comox Avenue-Glacier View Roundabout this fall. 

Offroad vehicles banned on crown land to mitigate wildfire risk

Wildfires Tyler Hay -
The BC Wildfire Service says off-road vehicles are banned on Crown land in the Coastal Fire Centre because of wildfire risk. 

Campfire ban will be in effect this week, except parts of north Island, Sunshine Coast 

Emergency Services Tyler Hay -
A fire ban across the Coastal Fire Centre will take effect July 16. 

B.C. Nurses’ Union sets up picket line at Nanaimo hospital

Health Tyler Hay -
B.C. nurses picketed outside Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Monday as talks with a special mediator were set to begin in the ongoing labour dispute.

Comox RCMP investigate motorcycle collision that left elderly man with serious injuries 

RCMP Tyler Hay -
Comox Valley RCMP are looking for witnesses to help with an investigation into a collision that left an elderly motorcycle rider with serious injuries. 

Six presumed drowned after fishing vessel sinks near Richmond 

RCMP Tyler Hay -
RCMP said six people are presumed drowned after a commercial fishing charter boat sank in the Salish Sea near Richmond.  

New affordable housing units will open on Hornby Island this month

Housing Tyler Hay -
Residents will begin moving into new affordable rental homes on Hornby Island later this month.

Police search for violent offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant  

Wanted Tyler Hay -
Nanaimo RCMP said a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant may be in the area.

Staff shortage will close Courtenay outpatient lab temporarily

Health Tyler Hay -
The downtown Courtenay outpatient lab will be closed for a few days because of staff availability. 
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De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.

Ottawa designates Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion a project of national interest

Economy
The federal government has listed the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion at the Port of Vancouver as a project of national interest.

RCMP offer ‘tricks’ to ‘treat’ yourself to a safe Halloween

RCMP
Police across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast are reminding people to make safety part of their Halloween plans Saturday.

Cumberland eases water restrictions

Village of Cumberland
Recent rainfall has allowed the Village of Cumberland to ease water restrictions to Stage 1.