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Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode

B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.

BC Hydro adapting to low water levels as drought continues

Water management strategies are changing as continued warm temperatures and dry weather hit the province.

Hydro still in ‘conservation mode’ following rainy weekend

COURTENAY, B.C. – It was a wet weekend on northern Vancouver Island. The showers had an impact on both the...

Woman advocating for more safety signage and handrail at Stotan Falls

COMOX-STRATHCONA, B.C. – Following a traumatic incident at the Stotan Falls over the B.C. Day weekend, a Vancouver Island...

City asking residents to conserve water

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – The City of Campbell River wants its residents to save water, in order to avoid...

Merville water bottling issue moved to public hearing

COURTENAY, B.C. – The Comox Valley Regional District’s board has decided to move the discussion of a proposed bottling...

City asking developers to fight “erosion explosion”

The city is urging developers in Campbell River to help prevent “erosion explosion”. With winter rains and snow here the...

Check your water valves

The city is urging people to check their pressure reducing valves. This comes ahead of Campbell River switching to its...

Council approves utility fee increase

Campbell River residents are going to see higher utility bills. Council approved the rate increases at last week’s meeting. They...

Hydro Pleased with John Hart Water Levels

Water levels are looking good in the John Hart system. That's the word from BC Hydro spokesperson Stephen Watson. He...

Campbell River to see an increase in user fees

Service fees in Campbell River are going up. City council gave the first three readings to proposed increases for water,...

Campbell River water temporarily being treated with chlorination only

Starting Sunday water in Campbell River will go back to being disinfected with chlorine only. It’s a temporary move...

School fountains removed after testing positive for lead

Some water fountains at three Campbell River schools have been removed because of concerns over lead. Disctrict 72 says 10...

Stage One Water Restrictions in Effect

The City of Campbell River is reminding residents that Stage One water restrictions are in effect. Stage one restrictions come...

Canoe trip brings First Nations together

First Nations are set to be celebrated this summer. The Tribal Journeys: Standing Together canoe trip will see travelers from...

Little Island Town Wins Big Prize

The village of Zeballos has won a prestigious award. The village beat out 50 other communities across the province...

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

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

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

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

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

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