Electoral Area B

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12 PM (noon), Category 1 campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires are prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION (April 2026): 

BC Ministry of Forests, South Coast Region, is planning to aerially treat areas of Crown forests to reduce populations of the western spruce budworm moth. Learn more about their annual spray program, key dates, and updates here: 

• South Coast Western Spruce Budworm Spray Program Update
• South Coast Region Forest Health Program - Pest Management Plan 2025-2030
• Notice of Intent to Treat
• Proposed 2026 Aerial Treatment Areas - Overview Map (Electoral Area B)
• Please direct inquiries to cafh@gov.bc.ca 

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Electoral Area B is the southeastern-most area in the FVRD. It includes the beautiful communities of Yale, Choate, Dogwood Valley, Emory Creek, Laidlaw, Othello, Ruby Creek, Spuzzum, and Sunshine Valley.

Electoral Area Director

Director Peter Adamo
padamo@fvrd.ca

Local Services

• Area B Community Parks 
• Dangerous and Aggressive Dog Bylaw
• Emergency Management
• Fire Protection
• Garbage
  
• Sewer
• Street Lighting 
  
• Water