Electoral Area B

COMMUNITY INFORMATION 

May 26, 2026: 

Trans Mountain will be conducting maintenance activities in the Electoral Area B area. View the Pipeline Maintenance Notice here.

• Call 1-888-876-6711 to report a pipeline emergency, odours, or noise.
• For more information email info@transmountain.com or call 1-866-514-6700.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective at 12 PM (noon) on Friday, May 15, campfires will be permitted across the Coastal Fire Centre and at Vedder River Campground.

For more information about the prohibition amendment, visit https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/campfires-permitted-across-coastal-fire-centre-due-to-decreased-fire-risk/

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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