Justin Baumgardner

Justin is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia. He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has shows on 95.7 Coast FM, and the weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM. When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

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City of Campbell River announces enhancements to Nunns Creek Park 

City of Campbell River Justin Baumgardner -
Nunns Creek Park will get a boost to provide long-term recreation and community sports to Campbell River, but it will carry a significant price tag.  

Road painting could cause traffic delays and disruptions  

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Local roads in Campbell River are getting a fresh coat of paint and the city said it could affect traffic through Friday. 

Waitlist opens for new housing for healthcare professionals in Campbell River 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
A new housing facility for health-care professionals in Campbell River has opened its waitlist to support long-term recruitment and retention in the North Island. 

Hilchey Road improvements get go ahead for increased safety and bike review 

City of Campbell River Justin Baumgardner -
Campbell River City Council has decided to move ahead with plans to improve bike lanes on Hilchey Road, beginning with two approved projects. 

City approves BC Transit annual operating agreement 

Transit Justin Baumgardner -
Campbell River will cover more than half of transit costs after a new agreement was endorsed by council.

Campbell River council reviews bike safety on Hilchey Road 

City of Campbell River Justin Baumgardner -
City council is moving forward with plans to upgrade bike lanes on Hilchey Road in Campbell River. 

RCMP seize large quantity of drugs after executing search warrant

Crime Justin Baumgardner -
Campbell River RCMP say a 31-year-old man has been released after being arrested in connection with drug trafficking in the region. 

Campbell River council considers removal of land dedication for Pease Road 

City of Campbell River Justin Baumgardner -
The City of Campbell River will consider removing a portion of land dedicated as a roadway at its next council meeting. 

Campbell River rower set to compete for World Rowing Cup in Spain 

Sports Justin Baumgardner -
Rowing Canada has named its senior national team, and a Vancouver Island athlete is among those selected. 

Campbell River activates warming centre amid frosty forecast

Community Justin Baumgardner -
A winter shelter will open to help those experiencing homelessness deal with winter conditions.

Infrastructure improvements Highway 19A extended

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Construction on Highway 19A will be extended after a pause over the long weekend.

Improvements on stormwater collection system commence

Strathcona Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
Stormwater collection improvement work is being conducted to minimize the impact on three catchments in the Strathcona Regional District.

Strathcona Regional District and Village of Sayward launch landslide investigation

Environment Justin Baumgardner -
Discussions on remediation and mitigation work is currently underway to determine the extent of a landslide that occurred near Newcastle Creek.

Campbell River council looks to recover costs for ‘nuisance behaviour’ 

City of Campbell River Justin Baumgardner -
City of Campbell River says a 'cost recovery system' would deter drain on city resources.

City of Campbell River renews long-term licenses for five non-profit organizations 

City of Campbell River Justin Baumgardner -
City council provides five-year licenses to support arts and culture programming in Campbell River.

City of Campbell River considers adjusting service fees to match inflation 

City of Campbell River Justin Baumgardner -
City of Campbell River staff are recommending council approve amendments that could see service fees jump by five per cent to adjust with inflation.
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