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Open Burning Ban – Effective Noon Friday, May 30th

May 27, 2025

OPEN BURNING BAN Effective Noon Friday May 30, 2025 Due to an increased risk of wildfire, all open burning is hereby prohibited within the Union Bay and Fanny Bay Fire Protection Areas as of Noon Friday May 30, 2025 until further notice. This ban includes: Category 2...

Union Bay Water Shutoff Scheduled for Night of May 29

May 15, 2025

Union Bay Water Shutoff Scheduledfor Night of May 29 As part of ongoing grouped watermain projects happening in the Comox Valley, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) water team will require a water shutdown from the Water Treatment Plant and main reservoir to...

FireSmart BC Network Website is Live!

May 15, 2025

FireSmart BC Network Website is Live! We’re excited to let you know about the launch of the FireSmart BC Network, our new online resource library designed specifically for FireSmart Coordinators like you. The site is your one-stop hub for everything you need to...

Fanny Bay Waterworks Water Conservation Policy

May 2, 2025

FANNY BAY WATERWORKSWATER CONSERVATION POLICY TO THE RESIDENTS AND USERS OF FANNY BAY WATERWORKS Our aquifer is a limited resource that we ALL must share. As in previous years, we are requesting that you adhere to responsible “summertime” restrictions from May 1...

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Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue

OPEN BURNING BAN

Effective Noon Friday May 30, 2025

Due to an increased risk of wildfire, all open burning is hereby prohibited within the Union Bay and Fanny Bay Fire Protection Areas as of Noon Friday May 30, 2025 until further notice.

This ban includes:

Category 2 (Backyard Burning), including:

Binary exploding targets.
Fireworks, as defined in the Fireworks Act
Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description.
Controlled air incinerators

Category 3 (Industrial Burning), including:

Air curtain burners
Carbonizers

Exemptions:

Category 1 (Campfires)
CSA-rated or ULC-rated campfire appliances fueled by propane, natural gas, or briquettes are allowed, provided they are used in accordance with manufacturer specifications and local bylaws.

Violations of this ban may result in fines and/or charges.

Please do your part to protect our community and natural surroundings. Check for updates on our website or contact us directly for more information.

Comox Valley Regional District

Union Bay Water Shutoff Scheduled
for Night of May 29

As part of ongoing grouped watermain projects happening in the Comox Valley, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) water team will require a water shutdown from the Water Treatment Plant and main reservoir to most homes in the Union Bay Water System overnight from May 29, 2025 at 9pm until 6am on May 30.

“This shutdown is necessary to provide an important watermain connection to increase the Union Bay Water System’s resilience against future water service interruptions,” explains Kris La Rose, Senior Manager of Water/Wastewater Services. “Thank you for your patience and understanding while this disruption occurs.”

What You Need to Know:

The shutdown will affect two zones (see Shutdown Map): water in Zone 1 will be completely shut off and have no water, while Zone 2 will have some access to water. Properties in Zone 1 should follow the recommendations below, while Zone 2 properties should limit use. Zone 3 will be unaffected by the shutdown.
For zones 1 and 2, make sure you have enough drinking water on hand before 9:00 pm for any basic needs during this disruption.
Do not shower, water plants, run the dishwasher, do laundry, or use any water during the shutdown period. Water stored in a bathtub may be used to replenish water in toilet tanks.
Turn off power to any electric hot water tanks (if you have one).
Please use caution when driving past construction crews on McLeod Road.
The CVRD water team will try to restore water service before the time noted; however, the actual duration may depend on the watermain conditions.

FireSmart Website

FireSmart BC Network Website is Live!

We’re excited to let you know about the launch of the FireSmart BC Network, our new online resource library designed specifically for FireSmart Coordinators like you.

The site is your one-stop hub for everything you need to support your work– including posters, graphics, videos, photos, key program information, and a wide variety of FireSmart resources. It’s all organized and easy to access so you can find what you need, when you need it.

So be sure to add this new website to your bookmarks: https://www.firesmartbcnetwork.ca/

We hope this new platform will make your outreach and education efforts even more effective. If you have any questions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you.

Thanks for all the important work you do!

Every Drop Counts. Reduce Your Use

FANNY BAY WATERWORKS
WATER CONSERVATION POLICY

TO THE RESIDENTS AND USERS OF FANNY BAY WATERWORKS

Our aquifer is a limited resource that we ALL must share. As in previous years, we are requesting that you adhere to responsible “summertime” restrictions from May 1 through September 30. The Waterworks’ mandate is simply to supply potable drinking water for use inside our homes. The bottom line is that during the summer months we all need to conserve water. Residents are to be commended for their efforts last year as our wells were never under stress, even though some other wells in the surrounding areas were.

The conservation policy is simple. We recommend that outside watering only be done every second day. Even house numbers may water on even numbered days and odd numbers on odd numbered days, for a maximum of two (2) hours per day.

When watering gardens please use a water restriction nozzle, a timed drip watering system, or soaker hose watering method. Please avoid using sprinklers and water spraying, as these tend to waste a lot of water. Please avoid using water for watering lawns, washing vehicles, filling pools, and other non-essential uses.

The fire danger sign on the highway is a good indicator for increased effort in conserving water. Another indicator is Cougar Creek which charges our aquifer. When it is low our aquifer is low.

EVERYONE’S HELP IS REQUIRED. PLEASE CONSERVE WATER.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in conserving our water! Should we encounter extreme weather or other difficulties we will let you know.

Be sure to check out our new Facebook page for occasional information and water conservation tips.

Have a wonderful summer!

Trustees: Wayne Rideout, David Fast, Tony Schultes

Fanny Bay Waterworks District

Comox Valley Regional District

Union Bay Firehall
Projects & Strategies

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Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue reflective signs

Help us help you by marking your property with a reflective address sign

Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue is asking residents to help make their homes easy to find.

To aid with address identification, the department is excited to announce the launch of a new Reflective Address Sign program.

In an emergency, every second counts. A few minutes may be too late in a medical emergency or fire. The quicker the Department can reach your home in a crisis, the faster they can help. After nightfall or in adverse weather conditions, it can be challenging to identify a house or locate a particular driveway, especially in rural areas.

To make your home easier to find, Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue is asking that you participate in the Reflective Address Sign program. The Program provides a prominent way of displaying your home address and helps our emergency personnel deliver the assistance needed quickly during an emergency. Used in many municipalities, these blue and white reflective markers are all the same colour and shape and are easier to see by approaching emergency responders during night hours or bad weather conditions.

Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue will be contributing to the cost of the signs to support community participation. Residents can order a sign for $20. Signs can be paid for in advance at Union Bay Fire Hall, located at 5471 Island Hwy S Monday to Thursday, or upon delivery if ordered via email or phone. When you order a sign, a firefighter could come to your home to determine the marker’s best location if needed.

To order,

drop into the Union Bay Fire Hall (call-in advance to ensure the office is open)
email 250Sign@gmail.com
call 250 444-SIGN (7446)
signup at Union Bay Firehall during the pancake breakfast Oct 6, 9am – 12pm.

Union Bay Fire Rescue and Fanny Bay Fire Rescue are accepting applications!

Join today! Click on our Recruitment tab for more information.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Union Bay Fire Rescue is committed to providing professional, efficient and effective services to all residents and visitors of Union Bay. Our mission will be accomplished through training, education and fire prevention. When called upon; we will….