Tyler Hay

Tyler has been back and forth between Vancouver Island and Alberta during his career in journalism. He first joined Vista Radio in Lethbridge, Alberta after working as an editor in Ladysmith and Parksville. Now he is back on the Island to settle and is based out of Nanaimo writing about local politics. When not writing, he is busy sailing, riding motorcycles and fixing things in his shop.
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RCMP focus on seatbelts and distracted driving in September

RCMP Tyler Hay -
B.C. Highway Patrol will focus on distracted driving and seatbelt use in September as part of a provincewide enforcement campaign.

RCMP, DFO combine efforts for Salmon Days enforcement 

Fish & Wildlife Tyler Hay -
Port McNeill RCMP and conservation officers issued multiple tickets during an enforcement campaign at the Salmon Days fishing derby. 

Toxic drugs end 30 lives on Vancouver Island in June

Health Tyler Hay -
The latest report from the BC Coroners Service shows 14 of those deaths were in South Vancouver Island, 10 were in Central Vancouver Island and six were in North Vancouver Island.

Mechanical issue cancels sailings to and from Port hardy for more than two weeks 

BC Ferries Tyler Hay -
BC Ferries is cancelling sailings from Port Hardy to Bella Bella, Shearwater, Ocean Falls and Bella Coola for more than two weeks. 

Shorter impaired driving enforcement campaign sees fewer prohibitions

RCMP Tyler Hay -
RCMP on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast saw significantly fewer impaired drivers during this year’s summer enforcement campaign compared with last year.

Nomination period approaching for municipal elections

Elections Tyler Hay -
The nomination period for the October municipal election will open Sept. 1.

Quick thinking resident saves Alert Bay otter with CPR 

Fish & Wildlife Tyler Hay -
A young otter in Alert Bay has recovered after becoming tangled in a fishing net. 

Offroad vehicles banned on crown land to mitigate wildfire risk

Wildfires Tyler Hay -
The BC Wildfire Service says off-road vehicles are banned on Crown land in the Coastal Fire Centre because of wildfire risk. 

Campfire ban will be in effect this week, except parts of north Island, Sunshine Coast 

Emergency Services Tyler Hay -
A fire ban across the Coastal Fire Centre will take effect July 16. 

B.C. Nurses’ Union sets up picket line at Nanaimo hospital

Health Tyler Hay -
B.C. nurses picketed outside Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Monday as talks with a special mediator were set to begin in the ongoing labour dispute.

Six presumed drowned after fishing vessel sinks near Richmond 

RCMP Tyler Hay -
RCMP said six people are presumed drowned after a commercial fishing charter boat sank in the Salish Sea near Richmond.  

Police search for violent offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant  

Wanted Person Tyler Hay -
Nanaimo RCMP said a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant may be in the area.

Port Hardy RCMP investigate targeted shooting at vehicle

RCMP Tyler Hay -
Police in Port Hardy are investigating what they believe was a targeted shooting after finding a vehicle with bullet holes in it earlier this month.

Province signs agreement with ‘Na̲mg̲is First Nation to support sustainable forestry

Forestry Tyler Hay -
The province and ’Na̱mg̱is First Nation have signed an agreement aimed at supporting predictable harvesting and sustainable forestry in northern Vancouver Island’s TFL 37 area.

North Island fisherman handed $15,000 fine for harvesting without a license

Fish & Wildlife Tyler Hay -
A north Vancouver Island fisherman has been fined $15,000 for harvesting and selling halibut and lingcod without a licence.

Provincial money makes big impact for north Island healthcare

Health Tyler Hay -
Island Health says a $30-million provincial investment has significantly boosted health care on north Vancouver Island.
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

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