Island Hearts Of Hope

12/11/2025

If you have any older coats just taking up some space in your closets, now is the time to do a purge!
Thank you
Shellie, Deb, Tamara and Sumiko
Merry Christmas 🎄

Sunday Station needs your help, please.

Winter jackets, hoodies, sweaters and rainwear.
Sweat pants and PJ's. Thick socks and insulated winter gloves. Winter stuff only please.

Thanks for being awesome ❤

Sunday Station provides hot meals, food to go, clothing and hygeine to folks living hard.

Every Sunday at 4:30 at the old Train Station in Courtenay

Donations can be dropped off at U.B. Diving, 2440 F Cliffe Ave, Courtenay.

10/17/2025

Missing woman last seen in the Comox Valley

Comox Valley RCMP is requesting assistance from the public to locate a missing 40-year-old female from the Comox Valley.

Ashley Bosma was most recently in touch with her family on October 13, 2025.

She was last known to be wearing pink leggings and a grey sweater. Her hair is currently dyed brownish purple and blond. She has blue eyes and is approximately 5’4, 115 lbs.

It is unusual for Ashley not to be in touch with her family and this has caused concern.

If you have any information about Ashley Bosma’s whereabouts, please contact Comox Valley RCMP at (250) 338-1321 and refer to file 2025-15816.

09/01/2025

Since Thursday, 5,973 lightning strikes have been recorded in B.C., resulting in 119 new lightning-caused wildfires, 48 of which have since been declared out. Currently, there are 163 active wildfires across the province.

After a record-breaking 10-day heat wave with temperatures trending 5-6 degrees above seasonal norms, fuels are highly susceptible to ignition as conditions remain hot and dry. With more lightning in the forecast, the ongoing potential for new fire starts makes it imperative to stay up to date on the wildfire situation near you.

Stay informed with the following resources:

🚫 Make yourself aware of prohibitions and restrictions in your area: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions

🔥 BCWS Dashboard & Map (try the different layers and topography options!): https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/dashboard

🚨 Emergency Info BC for Evacuation Orders and Alerts: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/

☁️Smoke is anticipated to become denser and more visible. For details on smoke in your area, a fulsome forecast is available on our BC Wildfire Service Map by selecting Smoke Forecast

📌 If you are travelling, familiarize yourself with the local authority as they issue and communicate Evacuation Orders and Alerts:
🔍Map of First Nations in B.C.: https://www.bcafn.ca/first-nations-bc/interactive-map
🔍Map of Regional District boundaries: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/local-governments/facts-framework/local-government-maps

🛣️ Visit DriveBC for up-to-date information on road closures or travel advisories: https://www.drivebc.ca/

🤳Call *5555 from your cell phone (or 1 800 663-5555) to report a wildfire. Photos when submitting reports of fire are helpful!

This photo was taken from a birddog of the Taccatolie Creek wildfire (C51843) in the Cariboo Fire Centre on Sunday, August 31.

08/22/2025

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https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Au5ahV15d/?mibextid=wwXIfr

A bird’s-eye view of the newly rebuilt power line following the Mount Underwood wildfire. Crews are making faster-than-expected progress, with 60 new power poles and 62 spans of line already installed. We now expect to have power restored to customers in Bamfield and balaac̓adt a few days ahead of schedule. Read our latest operational update: https://bit.ly/47DQIDb

08/18/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16wArmnH3T/?mibextid=wwXIfr

08/17/2025

This is excellent news !! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16juMAiQft/?mibextid=wwXIfr

08/16/2025

3668ha up from just over 3400ha yesterday. Shout out to everyone working there you know what’s off. ❤️

08/16/2025

The Mount Underwood fire is still going but thankfully BC Hydro has been able to assess what lies ahead for them to restore power when safe to do so.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1AEGuvtLmh/?mibextid=wwXIfr

08/15/2025