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Stoney Hill Regional Park remains closed following bear attack

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The Cowichan Valley Regional District says Stoney Hill Regional Park will remain closed for at least the next few days following a bear attack Friday, Aug. 14.

The CVRD provided the update Monday morning and says its next update will be Wednesday, Aug. 19. The public is being asked to stay away from the park for safety.

The park was closed after a woman and her dog were attacked by a sow and cub Friday morning. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said the woman was injured and the dog survived.

Conservation officers said the attack was defensive in nature and no further efforts would be made to locate or capture the bears.

READ MORE: Woman injured in Stoney Hill Regional Park bear attack, park closed for weekend : My Cowichan Valley Now

The park has been closed since Friday’s incident.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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