Quadra Island

• Attack crews deployed to new wildfire on Quadra Island

  The Village Bay Lake fire is an estimated three hectares in size, but as of 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, no evacuation alerts or orders had been triggered.

  Fire

  Aug 17, 2023
  
• RCMP investigate ‘targeted’ Quadra Island homicide

  Officers conducting a wellness check at a Quadra Island home on Jan. 16 found an 39-year-old woman dead inside, Mounties said in a Wednesday media release.

  Crime

  Feb 1, 2023
  
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• B.C. island residents worry lack of emergency ferry service putting lives at risk

  Quadra Island residents say BC Ferries used to transport ambulances at any hour in an emergency, but that a new system using helicopters or water taxis is putting lives at risk.

  Health

  Jul 21, 2022
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• Stranded container barge refloated, moved after running aground on Quadra Island

  The Nana Provider became stuck just before 8 p.m. on Saturday on the southwest coast of the island between Quathiaski Cove and Yaculta. 

  Nov 15, 2019
• Container barge remains stuck after running aground on Quadra Island: Coast Guard

  The Coast Guard confirms no injuries have been reported and all crew members are safe.

  Nov 10, 2019
• Province to restore most coastal BC Ferries routes cut in 2014, starting April 1

  The province first announced the restorations of 10 coastal routes in February.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2019
• Quadra Island woman lost in wilderness for two days recounts rescue

  'Because we lost our way it was 48 hours,' the Quadra Island resident told Global News.

  Nov 19, 2018
• ‘It’s amazing’: Pair of women lost on Quadra Island for 2 days rescued safely

  The pair, aged 69 and 71, were last seen walking a dog on the island's north end on Wednesday.

  Nov 16, 2018
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• Elderly man dead after car plunges into ocean

  An 87-year-old man is dead after his vehicle plunged into the ocean Saturday night near Gorge Harbour on Cortes Island.

  Oct 12, 2014
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• Fog causing problems for float planes, ferries

  The Campbell River - Quadra Island route was stopped Sunday night when The Powell River Queen's radar was not functioning properly.

  Oct 21, 2013