Tyler Hay

Tyler has been back and forth between Vancouver Island and Alberta during his career in journalism. He first joined Vista Radio in Lethbridge, Alberta after working as an editor in Ladysmith and Parksville. Now he is back on the Island to settle and is based out of Nanaimo writing about local politics. When not writing, he is busy sailing, riding motorcycles and fixing things in his shop.
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Brittany Colville running for Campbell River City Council 

2026 Municipal Election Tyler Hay -
responsible growth, green spaces and community safety are top of mind for Campbell River city council candidate Brittany Colville. 

RCMP focus on seatbelts and distracted driving in September

RCMP Tyler Hay -
B.C. Highway Patrol will focus on distracted driving and seatbelt use in September as part of a provincewide enforcement campaign.

Toxic drugs end 30 lives on Vancouver Island in June

Health Tyler Hay -
The latest report from the BC Coroners Service shows 14 of those deaths were in South Vancouver Island, 10 were in Central Vancouver Island and six were in North Vancouver Island.

Shorter impaired driving enforcement campaign sees fewer prohibitions

RCMP Tyler Hay -
RCMP on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast saw significantly fewer impaired drivers during this year’s summer enforcement campaign compared with last year.

Nomination period approaching for municipal elections

Elections Tyler Hay -
The nomination period for the October municipal election will open Sept. 1.

Offroad vehicles banned on crown land to mitigate wildfire risk

Wildfires Tyler Hay -
The BC Wildfire Service says off-road vehicles are banned on Crown land in the Coastal Fire Centre because of wildfire risk. 

Centennial pool closed as police investigate break in

Crime Tyler Hay -
The Centennial Outdoor Pool in Campbell River is closed while police investigate damages to the change house.  

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. 

B.C. Nurses’ Union sets up picket line at Nanaimo hospital

Health Tyler Hay -
B.C. nurses picketed outside Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Monday as talks with a special mediator were set to begin in the ongoing labour dispute.

Harbour Air launches direct flight between Vancouver and Campbell River 

Transit Tyler Hay -
Harbour Air has launched daily flights between Vancouver and Campbell River. 

Three new RCMP West Coast Marine Services vessels will be built in Campbell River 

RCMP Tyler Hay -
A contract worth about $74.7 million to build three new RCMP marine patrol vessels has been awarded to a Campbell River boatyard in partnership with a UK based ship designer. 

Six presumed drowned after fishing vessel sinks near Richmond 

RCMP Tyler Hay -
RCMP said six people are presumed drowned after a commercial fishing charter boat sank in the Salish Sea near Richmond.  

Police search for violent offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant  

Wanted Person Tyler Hay -
Nanaimo RCMP said a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant may be in the area.

Campbell River RCMP address rumours after youth posts photo with bb gun 

School District 72 Tyler Hay -
School District 72 says they're working with the police after a n online threat was issued earlier today.

RDN issues evacuation order, alert as wildfire burns near Cameron Lake

Wildfires Tyler Hay -
The Regional District of Nanaimo has declared a local state of emergency and issued an evacuation order because of a wildfire burning on the north shore on Cameron Lake.

BC SPCA wild animal rehabilitation program marks 60,000th patient 

Community Tyler Hay -
The BC SPCA is celebrating its 60,000th patient going through its Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre. Wild ARC was created in...
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Doug Chapman seeking re-election to Campbell River city council

2026 Municipal Election
First elected to Campbell River city council in 2022, Doug Chapman is seeking a second term.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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