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Province releases final drought bulletin of 2026

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has published its final Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin for 2026, with data through Oct. 29.

Lack of rain drives east Vancouver Island drought concerns

Environment Wylie Henderson -
East Vancouver Island’s drought level has risen to two, up from one last week, according to the B.C. government’s latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin.

Drought conditions worsen across Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast: report

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The east Island and Sunshine Coast are at Level 2 on the province's drought severity index, while the west Island is at Level 1. Level 5 is the most severe.

Slight increase for Sunshine Coast drought conditions according to provincial report

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has published its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to Sept. 17.

Latest drought report identifies low streamflow concerns for southeast Vancouver Island

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data up to Sept. 10.

Wetter weather and sweater weather dampen local drought conditions

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The province's latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin says drought conditions have improved across B.C. following recent precipitation and cooler weather.

Drought conditions persist on East Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
Locally, East Vancouver Island, from Campbell River through Victoria, and the Sunshine Coast are at Level 2 on the drought severity index, with Level 5 being the most severe.

Latest drought report shows drying conditions for Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The report notes high water scarcity levels in the Chemainus and Koksilah Rivers in the Cowichan Valley.

Drought concerns slightly rise on Sunshine Coast, status quo for Vancouver Island

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to Aug. 13.

Latest drought bulletin shows no changes for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The report says variable conditions continue across the coastal region, and below-normal groundwater levels remain a concern in parts of East Vancouver Island and the South Coast.

Latest drought report shows improved conditions for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The report says recent rainfall has provided some relief for western Vancouver Island and much of the central and south coasts, but concerns remain about below-normal groundwater levels, reduced fish habitat and unsuitable water temperatures.

Vancouver Island drought conditions slightly improve after rainfall

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has published its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 23.

Construction underway for supportive housing, shelter along Braidwood Road

Housing Nathan Maley -
New indoor spaces for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Comox Valley will soon be available.

Drought conditions persist on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 16.

Recent rainfall fails to dampen Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast drought concerns

Weather Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 9.

Coroners report 23 deaths on Vancouver Island through May due to drug toxicity

Health Wylie Henderson -
The report shows 23 people died from unregulated drug toxicity on Vancouver Island in May.
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