BC Hydro is issuing a public safety notice of increased flows down Elk Falls Canyon.
The notice will be in place starting today and lasting through to July 26th for maintenance.
During that time, the community is being asked to stay away from the water flow, particularly just upstream of Elk Falls.
Community members will be able to view the falls from the safety of the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge.
d’Esterre Seniors' Centre Celebrates 50 Years In The Community
The d’Esterre Seniors' Centre Association is inviting the community to celebrate a major milestone next month as the Centre marks its 50th anniversary.
Construction On Lake Trail Multi-Use Path In Courtenay To Begin Next Month
Construction on Phase 2 of the Lake Trail Multi-Use Path is set to begin this July, completing the route between Lake Trail Community School and Arden Elementary School.
Community Crisis Teams Connect More People To Support
A new provincial report says community-led crisis response teams have handled about 20 thousand calls across B.C. since the service launched in 2023.
Work Zone Safety
With Canada Day marking the start of the busy summer travel season, drivers are being reminded to slow down and stay focused when passing through roadside work zones.
Heat Dome Anniversary
Marking the fifth anniversary of B.C.'s deadly 2021 heat dome, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is urging people to be prepared as another hot summer gets underway.
Now through September 8th, MARS, the Merville-based rescue & rehabilitation centre, is holding its annual Summer Raffle Fundraiser.
Saturday June 27th, the Cumberland Community Forest Society presents the annual Cumberland Home & Garden Tour!
at Village of Cumberland
The word "éy7á7juuthem" means “Language of our People” and is the ancestral tongue of the Homalco, Tla’amin, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations, with dialectic differences in each community.
It is pronounced "eye-ya-jooth-hem."