Tag: Regional

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. 

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. 

B.C. Highway Patrol cracking down on distracted driving, seatbelt use for March campaign

RCMP Nathan Maley -
Police on Vancouver Island will focus on distracted driving and improper seatbelt use next month. 

Weekend snow brings high avalanche danger rating for Vancouver Island

Environment Nathan Maley -
Backcountry enthusiasts on Vancouver Island are being asked to avoid mountainous terrain for the time being. 

NIC faculty warns program suspensions hurt North Island students

North Island College Wylie Henderson -
The president of the North Island College Faculty Association said Thursday's decision to suspend 15 programs is a devastating blow to post-secondary access for students in the North Island region.

CVRD keeps emergency operations centre open as flood recovery begins

Comox Valley Regional District Wylie Henderson -
The Comox Valley Regional District says its Emergency Operations Centre will remain open as flood response shifts to recovery.

RCMP Musical Ride to visit Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds in August

RCMP Wylie Henderson -
The equestrian performance will be presented at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds on Aug. 5, with two shows planned.

Comox Valley Regional District lifts local state of emergency after flooding

Comox Valley Regional District Wylie Henderson -
The Comox Valley Regional District said the local state of emergency declared Friday in response to flooding has been lifted.

Comox Valley chamber celebrates business leaders at Starry Night Gala

Chamber of Commerce Wylie Henderson -
The Comox Valley business community took the spotlight Saturday night at the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual business excellence awards.

Applications open for 2026 Comox Nautical Days Festival

Town of Comox Wylie Henderson -
Although February has just begun, the Town of Comox is already looking ahead to summer.

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.

Comox Valley Regional District declares state of local emergency, Maple Pool Campground evacuated

Weather Wylie Henderson -
The Comox Valley Regional District has declared a State of Local Emergency as floodwaters rise across the region.

B.C. River Forecast Centre issues high streamflow advisory for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Weather Wylie Henderson -
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory for Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

Comox approves financial statements for fire hall upgrades

Town of Comox Wylie Henderson -
A statement from the town said the estimated project cost is about $6.1 million, or $7 million including contingency.

Mount Cain to pause operations this weekend due to lack of snow

Community Nathan Maley -
Vancouver Island ski hills are feeling the effects of a difficult winter season. 

Courtenay man suffers life-threatening injuries in Highway 19 crash, investigation underway

RCMP Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Highway 19 near Parksville that left a 38-year-old Courtenay man with life-threatening injuries.
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Environment
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