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This page is not monitored 24/7. To report a missing or injured person, please call your local RNC or RCMP detachment, or 911.

BOISAR reserves the right to remove any comments considered derogatory to members or search subjects Bay of Islands Search & Rescue, or BOISAR, is a dedicated group of over 50 trained personnel committed to providing quality search and rescue support to law enforcement agencies in the Bay of Islands area and throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. BOISAR can only be deployed by law e

nforcement or Parks Canada personnel, and we cannot respond to requests for deployment from members of the public. If you have an emergency or need assistance finding a lost person, dial 911, or call the RCMP at 1-800-RCMP, or in the city of Corner Brook call the RNC at 709-637-4100.

06/14/2026

Many thanks to Geoff, Mark, and the rest of the crew at Long Range Outdoors for inviting BOISAR to run the BBQ at their Mercury Outboards sales event on Friday and Saturday!

Thanks to the many customers who stopped by to enjoy delicious hotdogs and hamburgers (provided by Lifeline Safety)!

This fundraising event brought in close to $500 which will go towards the purchase of a new ATV!

If you'd like to help us purchase this new ATV, please consider donating during our Radiothon Fundraiser on Bay FM from 12pm - 3pm this coming Saturday, June 20th!

Long Range Outdoors
Western Sno-Riders - Public Page

City of Corner Brook
100.1 BayFM Community Updates
Newfoundland & Labrador Snowmobile Federation
Lifeline FRS

06/12/2026

BOISAR members witnessed an amazing display of kindness and remembrance yesterday. Almost 200 people riding over 90 side by sides and quads took part in the First Annual Don Snow Memorial Ride.

All these folks came together to support Donnie's family, share fond memories, and enjoy a beautiful evening on the trails.

Throughout the evening, we heard many conversations and stories about Donnie's friendship, kindness, and his support of his family, friends, and the offroad riding community.

The extent of Donnie's impact was on clear display yesterday. It's obvious that this gentleman has left behind an incredible legacy whose memory will live on, not only during events like this, but also in private moments as we ride the trails in this beautiful corner of the world.

BOISAR members were humbled and honored that the family chose to donate the proceeds from this ride to our search and rescue team. These funds will be directly reinvested to enhance search and rescue capacity in the region and our efforts to help those in need throughout the Bay of Islands and beyond.

Thanks to the Western Sno-Riders for organizing this event.

BOISAR members offer since condolences to Mr. Snow's friends and family.

Rest easy Donnie

100.1 BayFM Community Updates
Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association
Newfoundland & Labrador Snowmobile Federation
Western Sno-Riders - Public Page
City of Corner Brook
Equinox Industries
West Coast Cycling Association
VOCM Cares Foundation
Corner Brook Elks Lodge #505

06/09/2026

BOISAR’s Second Annual Radiothon is on June 20th! That’s just 11 days away! What have we been up to since last time? Below is a list of BOISAR’s deployments since our last Radiothon!

Each of these deployments represents dozens – sometimes hundreds – of person hours for BOISAR’s volunteers as they applied their skills and dedication to help those in need.

Volunteering with BOISAR gives our members the responsibility and privilege to share in the triumphs and tragedies of subjects, friends, and families from throughout the Bay of Islands, across the province, and beyond.

If any of BOISAR's deployments brought us into contact with you, your friends, or family members, we’d love to hear from you. If you’d like to send a message to the team, please feel free to do so in a comment, via messenger, or if you’d like to join us on-air during our upcoming Radiothon on June 20th, just let us know!

Here is a list of BOISAR’s deployments since our last Radiothon:

>May 24 – Lost hiker on Man in the Mountain Trail

>May 5 – Snow stranded motorists in Lady Slipper Road

>April 11 – Snowmobile accident with injuries on Logger School Road

>April 8 – Missing person search in Corner Brook

>February 6 – Possible snowmobile through the ice near Prince Edward Park

>January 12 – Missing person from cabin on Logger School Road

>January 4 – Snowmobile accident with injuries near Humber Valley Resort

>November 22 – Missing hunter north of Hughes Brook

>October 12 – Missing hunter near Burgeo

>August – Wildfire evacuation assistance on NL’s east coast

>August 7 – Missing person search near Cox’s Cove

>August 8 – Injured hiker near Steady Brook

>August 4 – Dirt bike accident with injuries near Massey Drive

>July 14 – Missing person search near Mount Moriah

Please be sure to tune into BayFM on June 20th from 12pm – 3pm for the BOISAR Radiothon!

City of Corner Brook
Western Sno-Riders - Public Page
100.1 BayFM Community Updates
Town of Massey Drive
Town of Lark Harbour
Town Of Steady Brook Municipal Page
Town of Irishtown-Summerside
Town of Humber Arm South
Hughes Brook
Corner Brook Elks Lodge #505
VOCM Cares Foundation
OBIEC
West Coast Cycling Association

06/05/2026

BOISAR introduces Advanced Drone Technology to enhance SAR capabilities in the region!

Due to the generous support of municipalities, community members, and business throughout the Bay of Islands, BOISAR members are now trained and equipped to use drones in support of search and rescue operations.

BOISAR's new all weather drone can fly in high winds, wet conditions, and temperatures down to -20. It is also equipped with search lights and a speaker to communicate with subjects on the ground, as well as night and thermal imaging capabilities, and a high resolution camera with 112x zoom.

Drone images can also be analyzed in very high detail using special software to search for specific colors or shapes.

Earning the training certifications to operate this equipment safely and effectively is challenging and requires significant time commitments. BOISAR is fortunate that several of our members are quickly working towards these certifications - with some already trained as spotters, visual observers, and pilots.

Over the coming months we will incorporate this technology into our training and SAR deployments.

BOISAR is pleased that the dedication of our members, coupled with the support of the community, allows us to continually advance our efforts to provide effective Search and Rescue response throughout the region.

Thanks to NLSARA and Doug Germani for providing our members with specialized training in SAR drone operations.

Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association
Bonne Bay Search and Rescue - BBSAR
Western Sno-Riders - Public Page
100.1 BayFM Community Updates
VOCM Cares Foundation
Corner Brook Elks Lodge #505
City of Corner Brook
Town of Humber Arm South
Town of Irishtown-Summerside
Town of Massey Drive
Hughes Brook
Town of Lark Harbour

06/01/2026

As we prioritize sharing missing person info, we are a little late in sharing news on our most recent SAR deployment! At 1:00 p.m. on May 24th, BOISAR was deployed to search for a lost hiker on the Man in the Mountain Trail just East of Corner Brook.

This search had a great outcome - Thank you to Ernest for sharing your great message on hiking safety (see Ernest’s post in the photo below)!

It is easy to get turned around in all of the beautiful terrain around western Newfoundland, so it is important to always remember the three T’s -Trip planning (always tell someone where you are going, and when to expect you back) -Training (check your route and make sure you are physically ready for it and you are trained and ready to use your gear) -Taking the essentials (bringing the appropriate gear and supplies can make a huge difference in the outcome of your hike) Want to learn more? Check out the resources at https://www.adventuresmart.ca/the-three-ts/

Finally, be like Ernest! If you or someone you know may be lost or injured in the backcountry, don’t hesitate in calling 911 to ensure the appropriate search and rescue resources are dispatched to help!

Thanks also to the passerby (Sam from Ontario) who accompanied Ernest until BOISAR members arrived.

Stay Safe Everyone!

City of Corner Brook
100.1 BayFM Community Updates
Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association
AdventureSmart
VOCM Cares Foundation
IATNL

05/23/2026

Please contact Corner Brook RNC with any information on this missing person.

City of Corner Brook
100.1 BayFM Community Updates

05/13/2026

BOISAR's Second Annual Radiothon is coming up on June 20th on Bay FM! Some generous donors have already stepped forward!

We are extending our sincere gratitude to the Summerside Lions Club, the Wells Family, and Steve Connolly (Steve donated contributions from his co-workers in recognition of his retirement!).

These donations have started us on the road toward this year's fundraising goal and will be highlighted during our Radiothon on June 20th!

If you'd like to contribute, please send us a Facebook message, send an EMT to [email protected], or phone into the Radiothon on June 20th!

City of Corner Brook
Newfoundland & Labrador Snowmobile Federation
Western Sno-Riders - Public Page
Town of Irishtown-Summerside
Town of Massey Drive
Town of Humber Arm South
Town Of Steady Brook Municipal Page
Town of Lark Harbour
Hughes Brook
Avalanche Canada NL
Bay FM Corner Brook
VOCM Cares Foundation
Corner Brook Elks Lodge #505
Equinox Industries
Equinox Rescue Units
100.1 BayFM Community Updates

05/08/2026

🚨Flood Watch🚨

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Water Resources Division has issued a Flood Watch for communities along the Humber River.

Water levels are rising along the Humber River and other water bodies throughout the region.

What BOISAR is doing to prepare: shifts of members are being placed on standby over the weekend and members are double checking the readiness of our rescue boat, smaller inflatable boats, ice/cold water rescue suits, life jackets, and other water related search and rescue equipment.

What you can do: stay away from shorelines and riverbanks as these areas may be unstable, use extra caution when traveling in the backcountry as travel and rescue access routes may become compromised, watch for changing conditions, and monitor official information sources.

Stay safe everyone!

City of Corner Brook
Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association
Western Sno-Riders - Public Page
Newfoundland & Labrador Snowmobile Federation
Town Of Steady Brook Municipal Page
Bay FM Corner Brook
100.1 BayFM Community Updates
Hughes Brook
Town of Massey Drive
Town of Irishtown-Summerside
Town of Humber Arm South
Town of Lark Harbour

05/05/2026

BOISAR ushers in Emergency Preparedness Week with a deployment for snow-stranded motorists...

At 8:20 p.m. on Monday, BOISAR members were called out by the RNC to locate and assist motorists standard by deep mud and soft snow approximately 14 km in Lady Slipper Forest Access Road, just west of Corner Brook.

15 BOISAR members responded to the call and, after collecting 4x4 SAR trucks, Argo, and snowmobiles, set up a staging area near the beginning of the forest access road.

The stranded subjects were soon located and, despite being stranded for several hours, and numerous attempts to get their vehicle unstuck from the mud and snow, were found to be in good health. With some assistance from BOISAR, the motorists were escorted back to safety without incident. Members returned and reset equipment and stood down by 11:00 p.m.

On this call members encountered sections of deep snow interspersed with areas of heavy mud. Backcountry travelers are reminded that for the next few weeks, such early spring conditions can be expected on many of the forest access roads and trails throughout the region.

As spring conditions slowly arrive, we would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the three T's of wilderness safety: Trip planning (let a trusted person know where you are going, what you're doing, and when you plan to return), Taking the essentials (including basic survival items and a reliable communication device), and Training (before embarking on backcountry adventures, be sure that your training and experience level will allow you to participate safely).

These reminders are well reflected in this year's theme for Emergency Preparedness Week:

BE PREPARED. KNOW YOUR RISKS!

Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association
City of Corner Brook
VOCM Cares Foundation
Bay FM Corner Brook
Corner Brook Elks Lodge #505
100.1 BayFM Community Updates
Newfoundland & Labrador Snowmobile Federation
Western Sno-Riders - Public Page
Emergency Ready in Canada
AdventureSmart

04/27/2026

BOISAR Radiothon Fundraiser on BayFM on June 20th! Help Us By Telling Your BOISAR Story!

Have you or your family members ever witnessed or experienced BOISAR’s search or rescue efforts? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Given the nature of many SAR incidents, we often never have the opportunity to follow up with subjects or their families after SAR deployments. If you’d like to send along a short message or update, our members would sincerely appreciate it!

Also, with your permission, we’ll relay your message on air during our upcoming Radiothon Fundraiser on BayFM on June 20th . Such messages will help listeners hear about the roles played by BOISAR in the region.

If you are interested in telling your BOISAR story, please send a direct message here or simply comment below!

Bay FM Corner Brook

City of Corner Brook
Newfoundland & Labrador Snowmobile Federation
Town of Humber Arm South
Town of Irishtown-Summerside
Town of Massey Drive
Town Of Steady Brook Municipal Page
Town of Lark Harbour
Hughes Brook
CBC Newfoundland Morning
Western Sno-Riders - Public Page

Address

77 Premier Drive
Corner Brook, NL
A2H6N3

Telephone

+17096343717

Website

http://www.boisar.org/

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