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No injuries in Oyster River area grass fire

OYSTER RIVER, B.C. – Quick response and assistance from the public helped knock down a grass fire in the...

Two taken to hospital with minor injuries after Hamm Road collision

BLACK CREEK, B.C. - A two-vehicle collision shut down a section of the Old Island Highway in Black Creek...

Crews Knock Down House Fire in Oyster River

It was a busy night (and morning) for the Oyster River Fire department. They teamed up with the Courtenay...

Oyster River crew sent to help battle wildfires

A crew from Oyster River Fire has been deployed to help with the wildfires in BC's Interior. The call came...

Crews respond to boat fires at Pacific Playgrounds Marina

A man was taken to hospital after two boat fires at the Pacific Playgrounds Marina on the weekend. Oyster River...

SRD & CVRD join forces to teach emergency evacuation skills

The Strathcona Regional District is holding a workshop on community evacuation this weekend. It takes place at the Black...

Work being done on Oyster River’s Fisherman’s Trail

Trail improvements are underway on the Fisherman's Trail in Oyster River. Aniko Nelson with the Strathcona Regional District says...

Local first responders start trip to help crews in Mexico

A trio of first responders from the area are headed to Mexico to bring a donation of equipment to...

Oyster River Fire holding Movember fundraiser

Members of the Oyster River Fire Department are holding a final fundraiser tonight (Monday, November 28) for the Movember campaign. Movember...

Local crews team up to help firefighters in Mexico

Local emergency responders are working on a project to help out fire fighters in Mexico. Oyster River firefighters Chris Hounsell,...

Oyster River expands its ranks

Oyster River Fire Department now has a full-time deputy chief. Fire chief Bruce Green says Chris Murray has been hired...
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