Island Health is alerting patrons who dined at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Courtenay (1030 Cliffe Ave) about a potential exposure to hepatitis A. While the risk of transmission to the public is considered low, Island Health Public Health advises anyone who ate at the restaurant between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on September 10, 12, 13, or 14 to get a free hepatitis A vaccine within 14 days of their last visit. Individuals who have previously been infected with hepatitis A or who received two doses of the vaccine before the potential exposure do not need additional immunization.

More information is available here.

Every square inch of the Nanwakolas member First Nations’ territories is culturally significant, both in terms of their contemporary connections to their lands and waters, and the deep, ancient history embedded within them. Learn more about the importance of cultural and archaeological sites, and best practice in how to show maya’xala – respect – when spending time in the territories.

The electric car charging stations at the Sayward Junction are impacted by new higher fees for electric car users. Operated by BC Hydro, the units have started charging idle fees for cars that remain plugged in after they are fully charged. Users of the BC Hydro app can receive notifications of a full charge, and there is a 5 minute grace period to unplug before accruing additional fees.

For Sayward electric car charger users that do not remain on the property during charging may be shocked to find unexpected fees due to the lack of cell coverage preventing app notifications from getting through.

Learn more at BC Hydro.