Bamfield

• ‘A great loss to two families’: 2nd person confirmed dead in Vancouver Island washout

  Port Alberni RCMP said the bodies of the two people who were reported missing over the weekend in the Bamfield area have now been found.

  Weather

  Oct 22
  
• 2 people believed dead after vehicles swept away in Vancouver Island river

  Flooding on Vancouver Island's Sarita River is being blamed for the death of one motorist and the suspected death of a second. Their vehicles were found in the river.

  Weather

  Oct 21
  
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• B.C. government, First Nations announce deal to upgrade deadly Bamfield Road

  The unpaved 76-kilometre stretch of the Bamfield Road has been the subject of safety concerns for years, and was the site of a 2019 bus crash that killed two University of Victoria students.

  Sep 11, 2020
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• Bus crash that killed two B.C. students was ‘unfortunate, one-off accident’: report

  The University of Victoria (UVic) commissioned the independent review after the Sept. 13 crash in a bid to ensuring future trips are safe.

  Investigations

  Jun 25, 2020
• B.C. premier visits Vancouver Island road to discuss safety plan after fatal bus crash

  The Huu-ay-aht First Nation says it met with Premier John Horgan and government officials to discuss safety issues and potential road improvements.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2019
• Community, First Nations leaders to meet with premier about deadly Bamfield road

  "Following heavy rains, it can rattle the bridge right out of your teeth," said one local leader of the road.

  News

  Sep 22, 2019
• B.C. premier promises improvements to Vancouver Island road where bus crash killed 2 students

  Speaking to reporters, John Horgan said he sympathized with the survivors and the families of the victims, and acknowledged safety upgrades are needed.

  Sep 19, 2019
• ‘It was horrific’: B.C. bus crash survivor launches petition to improve deadly road

  Sarah Hunter has launched a petition demanding politicians take action to improve the road where the fatal crash happened.

  Sep 17, 2019
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• Winnipeg teen killed in B.C. bus crash was hungry for life, says family

  The family of an 18-year-old student killed in a recent bus crash in B.C. is speaking out about their loss and says Emma Machado "really wanted to make a difference for the environment."

  Sep 17, 2019
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• Officials, drivers call for safety overhauls to remote B.C. road where bus crash killed 2

  Calls for improvements to the road and cell service in the area date back more than 10 years, with no change.

  Sep 15, 2019