Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue - BOISAR

08/26/2026

The Search Starts With The Call Out! BOISAR member helps find missing persons while enroute to deployment!

During last night's regular training session, BOISAR was deployed by the RNC to search for two children missing from a residential area in Corner Brook.

While responding to the building to deploy, one of our sharp eyed members spotted individuals matching the subjects' description and helped bring the search to a quick and successful conclusion!

Another piece of good news we would like to mention is this week's Speedy Glass Corner Brook Star of the Week: our very own Pat Moore!

Congratulations on receiving this well deserved recognition of your incredible commitments, Pat! We're so fortunate to have you on the team!

City of Corner Brook
Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association
Ashley Whalen
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Bernice Hillier
Christine Moore

08/19/2026

BOISAR members attended Gord Hamlyn Day at Fox's General Store to support the Corner Brook Firefighter's BBQ and get some delicious ice cream, all in support of the local toy drive for kids.

City of Corner Brook,

08/15/2026

Have you been thinking about joining BOISAR? This could be your opportunity! BOISAR is accepting applications from new members!

We capped or team roster at 50 members this past December but as a few slots have opened up over the last several months, we will be taking on a small number of new members over the next few weeks.

If you are interested in submitting an application to join the BOISAR team, please email [email protected] We will send an application for you to complete and return by September 1st.

Please note that due to very limited space on our roster, all applicants may not be invited to the next stage of the application process. All applications will be kept on file for 6 months. Applicants not invited for the current intake are welcome to apply again when the next call for applications is posted on our social medial pages.

Thanks to all interested applicants!



City of Corner Brook
Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association
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VOCM West Coast
CBC Newfoundland Morning

08/12/2026

At last evening’s training, BOISAR officially unveiled the newest member of our fleet: our brand-new 2026 Can-Am Outlander 850 6x6!

This amazing machine was put to work right away and performed perfectly in towing our rescue boggan - with our mock patient and attendant inside - up steep hills and over rough terrain during our training scenario.

Eager to get into the action, we had to quickly re-load the 6x6 as the team was deployed on a SAR call just before the end of our training session. Thankfully, and before we could send our new ATV on its first deployment, the team was stood down, and equipment was returned to base.

We would like to send a huge thank you to everyone that contributed to our Bay FM Radiothon Fundraiser back in June and to all the individuals and businesses that supported our fundraising efforts over the past several months.

With the addition of this equipment and the specialized training and skills of our members, BOISAR continues to enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of Search and Rescue response throughout Corner Brook and surrounding areas, the Bay of Islands, and beyond.

Thanks to the crew at Central Service Recreation for helping arrange this purchase!


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Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association
City of Corner Brook
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Newfoundland & Labrador Snowmobile Federation
West Coast Cycling Association
Equinox Industries

08/11/2026

Please note that this evening, BOISAR members will be conducting training exercises in the Crockers Road area near Confederation Drive and the bottom of Massey Drive .

Our members will be practicing their search and rescue skills as they respond simultaneously to a mock mountain bike incident and a mock ATV incident.

If you see our members along the upper portion of the Ginger Route Mountain Bike Trail and along the trail leading from Crocker's Road to 3-Mile Dam, don’t be alarmed – all is well – it’s just BOISAR putting in the work!


City of Corner Brook
Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association
Town of Massey Drive
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08/08/2026

FINAL UPDATE (August 8, 2:15 p.m.): Police advise that the 26-year-old man missing from Howley has been located, and he is safe.

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador extends its sincere thanks to everyone for their attention and support.

08/08/2026

This person was last seen on August 4th in Corner Brook. Please contact Deer Lake RCMP with any information related to his whereabouts.

FINAL UPDATE (August 8, 2:15 p.m.): Police advise that the 26-year-old man missing from Howley has been located, and he is safe.

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador extends its sincere thanks to everyone for their attention and support.

08/07/2026

BOISAR deployed in support of Deer Lake SAR on a search for a missing person near Birchy Lake.

On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, BOISAR members joined members from Deer Lake, Green Bay, and Exploits SAR teams to search for a missing person near Chain Lakes forest access road approximately 120 km east of Corner Brook.

BOISAR contributed ground searchers, helicopter spotters, ATVs, and our SAR drone to the search effort. Neighbouring SAR teams often support each other on larger scale search operations to contribute additional members or specialized equipment.

BOISAR members thank the other SAR Teams, RCMP, CASARA, and the JRCC for their cooperation and support on this deployment.

Thanks also to the wonderful members of the Deer Lake Salvation Army for providing excellent meals for crews on scene.

Our thoughts are with this gentleman’s family and friends at this difficult time, and we encourage anyone with information related to the whereabouts of Mr. Perry Green, to please contact Deer Lake RCMP.


City of Corner Brook
Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association
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Deer Lake Regional Search and Rescue
Green Bay Ground Search and Rescue
Exploits Search & Rescue

08/02/2026

BOISAR members were proud to stand in support of the Rolling Barrage as they came into Corner Brook on Sunday.

The Rolling Barrage conducts an annual coast-to-coast ride to combat the stigma associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI) and other mental and physical health challenges.

Participating in events such as this provides an opportunity to connect, reflect, and engage in positive activities which is an essential part of taking care of one's mental health.

BOISAR wishes the Rolling Barrage riders safe passage on this important journey.

The Rolling Barrage

City of Corner Brook
Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association
100.1 BayFM Community Updates

07/29/2026

An unfortunate outcome following a search for a missing fisherman near Summerside.

Just after 9:00 p.m. on Monday, BOISAR was deployed by the Corner Brook RNC to respond to reports of a fisherman missing from an overturned boat on Gilliam's Pond near Summerside. Members of the public who witnessed the accident successfully rescued one of the boat's occupants but a second individual was unaccounted for.

18 members quickly deployed to the incident location and began a systematic search of the area by boat, canoe, drone, underwater camera, and thermal imaging camera.

We are sad to report that just after 3:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, BOISAR members located the missing person deceased.

BOISAR offers sincere condolences to the person's family and friends. While this was not the outcome anyone wanted, we hope that the closure provided by the conclusion of this search will allow the process of recovering from this terrible loss to begin.

BOISAR members would like to extend their thanks to the Summerside Lion's Club for providing use of their space as well as snacks and coffee. Thanks also to members of the HIS Fire Department for their support and to local cabin owners for their generousity and kindness during this incident. Finally, thank you to the Corner Brook RNC for their support and cooperation.

As always, BOISAR reminds anyone venturing into the backcountry to practice the Three Ts of wilderness safety: Training, Trip Planning, and Taking the Essentials.


Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association
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HIS Fire Rescue - MFR
Atlantic Edge Credit Union
City of Corner Brook
Corner Brook Elks Lodge #505
CBC Newfoundland Morning
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