With 2025 coming to a close, it seems like a good time to get an update from the Cortes Island Fire Department. Currently, there are about 38 people working out of the islandâs two fire halls, with another 20 enrolled in the wildfire brigade.
Chief Eli McKenty noted, “I havenât totalled this yearâs call volume yet, but last year we had 105 calls. This year, weâre likely slightly higher at around 110.â
Continue reading 2025 at the Cortes Island Fire Department
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) centralized fire administration support service may be a lot less controversial than expected.
Regional Director Gerald Whalley, of Area A, was originally opposed to the idea of a centralized fire service. At the April 26 Board meeting he said, âI have come to support this. I think it’s a good idea. I think it’s going to save us all money.â
Chair Mark Baker, who is also the Mayor of Sayward, added, âJust to let y’all know, I support this 100%. However, I do have to bring this back to my council. I’ve discussed it with the CAO just here. But without having this information prior to our council meeting, that was a week ago. I do have to bring it back, but I do fully support it.â
Continue reading SRD considering a âshopping listâ approach for centralized fire service
There was a mudslide behind Hillside Place, at 738 South Island Highway in Campbell River at approximately 7:45 last night.
A City of Campbell River press release stated the residents of Hillside Place and the adjoining condominium apartment building, Beechwood Manor, have been evacuated.
Continue reading Mudslide behind Campbell River condosA new report from the BC coroners service states that, as of the end of November, there were 153 suspected illicit drug overdose deaths.
The province is on the threshold of setting a new record.
Continue reading Campbell River: Illicit drug overdose deaths
