CVRD Amends Civil Claim Against Deep Water Recovery

governance · March 25, 2026 · 5084 Island Highway, Union Bay

The Comox Valley Regional District has amended its civil claim against Deep Water Recovery Ltd. and Union Bay Industries Ltd. regarding shipbreaking operations in Union Bay. The claim cites non-compliance with environmental regulations and zoning requirements. The province cancelled the company's Crown lease in 2025 due to pollution concerns, and the company was ordered to vacate the site.

Sources

• “The CVRD’s latest amendment filed on March 25, 2026 builds on its initial claim filed in 2022 stating as the company’s operation at the property are not allowed according to the district’s Industrial Marine (IM) Zoning requirements for land use.” — The Islands Grapevine – April 16th, 2026 (April 16th, 2026)

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