An emergency operation centre has opened in the Regional District of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island after a landslide occurred in Lantzville and flooding hit Parksville and Whiskey Creek. On Sunday night Nanaimo Search and Rescue responded to several emergencies caused by the extreme rainfall — including a roadside rescue. Arrowsmith Search and Rescue president Nick Rivers said that around 25 people and 10 animals were evacuated from Martindale Road. River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for eastern Vancouver Island, and a flood warning for southern Vancouver Island. Level 2 Emergency Operation Centre has been activated due to flooding in Parksville and Whiskey Creek.

Source: CBC News January 29, 2018 19:25 UTC