Island Health has issued a drug poisoning advisory for Campbell River and Cowichan areas.
The advisories were issued yesterday saying that people using opioids and stimulants are facing an increased risk through both injection and inhalation.
Visit Island Health's Harm Reduction Services page at to find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more.
If you suspect someone of overdosing, call 911 immediately and administer Naloxone if available.
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."