Water

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2018, file photo, former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder delivers his State of the State address at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. Former Gov. Snyder, Nick Lyon, former director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and other ex-officials have been told they’re being charged after a new investigation of the Flint water scandal, which devastated the majority Black city with lead-contaminated water and was blamed for a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in 2014-15, The Associated Press has learned. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Michigan plans to charge ex-governor in Flint lead-contaminated water scandal

Flint water scandal devastated the majority Black city with lead-contaminated water

 

Arrowsmith Groundwater Alliance wants Town of Qualicum Beach to become a blue community. (PQB file photo)

Group urges Qualicum Beach council to designate town as a ‘blue community’

Alliance says initiative has support of residents, businesses

 

The Regional District of Nanaimo’s Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Program has been honoured with an innovation award. (PQB News file photo)

Regional District of Nanaimo’s water protection program wins innovation award

Honour accepted virtually at special conference

 

Stage 4 watering restrictions in Whiskey Creek continue to be enforced. (PQB News file photo)

High turbidity in water supply remains an issue in Whiskey Creek

Regional District of Nanaimo trucking in water as required

Stage 4 watering restrictions in Whiskey Creek continue to be enforced. (PQB News file photo)
The Regional District of Nanaimo plans to increase water rates by two per cent in 2021. (PQB News file photo)

Regional District of Nanaimo plans 2 per cent hike in water rates

Increase will help pay for maintenance and uprades to water systems

The Regional District of Nanaimo plans to increase water rates by two per cent in 2021. (PQB News file photo)
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B.C. paramedics urge caution as summer drowning incidents on the rise in 2020

On average, 67 per cent of B.C.’s water-related deaths occur during June, July and August

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Residents enjoy water activities at Saratoga beach near Campbell River. Lifesaving Society, a non-profit that aims to reduce water-related deaths urges citizens to be cautious and mindful of safety measures. Photo by Binny Paul/Campbell River Mirror

With 18 drowning deaths in B.C this year, advocates urge caution during summer

The age group with the highest risk of drowning are young adults, mostly males between 20-34 according to Lifesaving Society

Residents enjoy water activities at Saratoga beach near Campbell River. Lifesaving Society, a non-profit that aims to reduce water-related deaths urges citizens to be cautious and mindful of safety measures. Photo by Binny Paul/Campbell River Mirror
The Regional District of Nanaimo is updating its water conservation plan. (File photo)

Regional District of Nanaimo to update water conservation plans

Variety of PQB communities included in service areas

The Regional District of Nanaimo is updating its water conservation plan. (File photo)
A Sandpiper resident sent a photo of the brown water coming out of their faucet. (Submitted photo)

Petition underway to get RDN to improve Sandpiper water quality

Campaign urges regional district to make issue a priority

A Sandpiper resident sent a photo of the brown water coming out of their faucet. (Submitted photo)
Nanoose Library petitions the Regional District of Nanaimo to be connected to the community water supply. (Michael Briones photo)

Nanoose Library wants to be part of community water supply

RDN to amend bylaws to make request possible

Nanoose Library petitions the Regional District of Nanaimo to be connected to the community water supply. (Michael Briones photo)
The Regional District of Nanaimo enters Stage 2 watering restrictions as of April 1. (Black Press file photo)

Parksville, RDN moves to Stage 2 watering restrictions as of April 1

‘Snowpack accumulation has been below average’

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The Regional District of Nanaimo enters Stage 2 watering restrictions as of April 1. (Black Press file photo)
Some streams are approaching critical flow levels, due to dropping water levels and a period of warm weather. (Peninsula News Review File)

Province calls on Islanders to conserve water immediately

Some streams approaching critical levels, threatening salmon and fish

Some streams are approaching critical flow levels, due to dropping water levels and a period of warm weather. (Peninsula News Review File)