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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Cowichan candidates confirmed for provincial election

2026 BC Election Tyler Hay -
Candidates have been confirmed for the provincial election and there are four people on the ballot for Cowichan Valley. 

Two candidates campaign for North Cowichan mayor’s seat 

2026 Municipal Election Tyler Hay -
Voters in North Cowichan will see two names on the ballot on Oct. 17 competing for the mayor’s seat.  

Province commits $2 million to help expand Chemainus wood manufacturing facility 

Forestry Tyler Hay -
The provincial government is providing up to $2 million to support an expansion at a Chemainus wood products manufacturer. 

Ladysmith MLA says she has been working to resolve concerns on Banon Creek Service Road 

Town of Ladysmith Tyler Hay -
Ladysmith-Oceanside MLA Stephanie Higginson said she is working on solutions to safety concerns on the Banon Creek Forest Service Road. 

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.

Ladysmith calls on province for enforcement at Banon Creek Service Road 

Town of Ladysmith Tyler Hay -
The Town of Ladysmith is calling on the province to address safety concerns on the Banon Creek Forest Service Road after two recent human-caused fires in the area. 

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.

Apartment fire that killed two people in Duncan being investigated by serious crimes unit 

Crime Tyler Hay -
RCMP say a fire that killed two people at a Duncan apartment building is being investigated by the serious crimes unit. 

Duncan RCMP seeking assistance for break and enter investigation 

Crime Tyler Hay -
The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a break-and-enter investigation. 

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.

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. 

BC Highway patrol sees ‘outrageously poor decision making’ at Cowichan music festival 

RCMP Tyler Hay -
Sunfest Country Music Festival in Lake Cowichan set a new record this year. RCMP say officers found more than double the number of impaired drivers this year compared to last. 

Ladysmith celebrates opening of new bike park 

Town of Ladysmith Tyler Hay -
A new bike park has opened in Ladysmith, marking another milestone in the town's Lot 108 Phase 2 implementation plan. 

Run from Port Hardy to Victoria raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada 

Community Tyler Hay -
A marathon runner living with cystic fibrosis is running from Port Hardy to Victoria to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. 

Half a million in provincial funding supports Cowichan Estuary restoration 

Fish & Wildlife Tyler Hay -
The provincial government is working with local partners to restore 70 hectares of the Cowichan Estuary and improve the health of the valley’s watershed. 
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2026 BC Election
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