There are now at least eight fires burning out of control on Vancouver Island.
They are smaller in size - less than a hectare - and sparked by lightning, including a new one spotted yesterday in Strathcona Provincial Park.
In total, 19 fires are currently burning on the Island - most under control or being held.
That’s according to info from BC Wildfire Service.
Drywall disposal temporarily suspended at Comox Valley Waste Management Centre
The Comox Valley Waste Management Centre is temporarily not accepting renovation drywall this week.
B.C. urged to support wildfire-affected farmers by buying local products
British Columbians are being encouraged to support farmers and food producers affected by wildfires in Summerland and the Okanagan by buying local products.
Open Cockpit Day At 19 Wing Heritage Air Park
A popular aviation event is returning to Comox this weekend.
Campbell River Fall Recreation Guide Now Available
The City of Campbell River’s Fall 2026 Recreation Guide is now available, with programs, activities and special events planned from September through December.
Port Alberni Transit Shifting To All Light-Duty Bus Fleet
Port Alberni’s transit system is getting an all-new fleet of light-duty buses.
TeenFlight Campbell River registration is now opens!
at TeenFlight Campbell RiverCaremongering Campbell River is holding a ‘Back to School’ Shoe Drive right now.
at Spinners SportsNow through September 8th, MARS, the Merville-based rescue & rehabilitation centre, is holding its annual Summer Raffle Fundraiser.
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."