On March 25, 2026 the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) filed an amended Notice of Claim with the Supreme Court of British Columbia in the action against Deep Water Recovery Ltd. and Union Bay Industries Ltd.
The amendment builds on the April 2022 initial Notice of Civil Claim that the CVRD filed with the Supreme Court of British Columbia seeking assistance from the Court to stop ship breaking operations at 5084 Island Highway in Union Bay, BC.
The matter remains before the courts and is an active legal proceeding.
“The environmental health of the Baynes Sound is important to the district and our community,” explains Alana Mullaly, General Manager of Planning and Development Services. “Since the case is ongoing, the CVRD is limited in what information can be shared publicly and cannot comment on the specific details of the proceedings.”
As court dates are obtained and additional materials are filed with the court and become part of the public record, the CVRD will provide factual updates as permitted.
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
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Media Contacts:
Amanda Yasinski
Senior Manager of Building and Bylaw Compliance
250-334-6049
Alana Mullaly
General Manager of Planning and Development Services
250-334-6051