Island Health has issued a Drug Poisoning Advisory for Campbell River and Mt. Waddington.
The health authority is advising residents that people are facing a greater risk from using opioids and stimulants and face increased risk from both injection and inhalation.
If someone overdoses, call 911 and stay with them, administer Naloxone if available, and administer 1 breath every 5 seconds.
Advisories for both Campbell River and Mt. Waddington were issued yesterday and are active for 7 days.
Sayward Clean-Up Days Return This Weekend
Sayward residents looking to clear out unwanted household items will have an opportunity to do some fall cleaning this weekend as the community's Clean-Up Days return.
Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department Reopens Early Following Staffing Shortage
Port Hardy Hospital's emergency department reopened earlier than expected Thursday after Island Health secured additional staffing, cutting short a planned daytime closure.
Young North Island Leaders Encouraged To Apply For BC Youth Parliament
Young people across Campbell River, the Comox Valley and the Strathcona Regional District are being encouraged to apply for an opportunity to experience provincial politics firsthand.
John North Named New Chair Of North Island College Foundation
The North Island College Foundation has welcomed a new board chair, bringing decades of experience in scientific research, education and community service to the organization.
Creatures Await Next Week At Courtenay's LINC Haunted House
An underwater world filled with undead pirates, mysterious sirens, skeletons and cursed treasure is coming to Courtenay as the LINC Youth Centre prepares to bring back its popular annual Haunted House.
Saturday & Sunday, October 17th & 18th, the Strathcona Regional District presents Sayward Clean Up Days.
at Emcon Services Main Road YardSaturday, October 17, don't miss a Mythical creature themed pumpkin carving workshop at the Campbell River Art Gallery!
at Campbell River Art GallerySaturday, October 17, don't miss the Rivercity Inclusion Ohana Bowl-a-thon at CR Bowling!
at CR Bowling
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."