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Dennis Bouwman taking the stage at the Simms Park

COURTENAY  B.C. -  Dennis Bouman will take the stage at Simms Park next Sunday, August 7th, in Courtenay.  His combination of heartbreaking lyrics and warm melodies has captivated audiences...

Summer brings greater risk to road side workers

Roadside workers face daily peril explains The Road Safety at Work organization.  Trace Acres, spokesperson for the annual Cone Zone safety awareness campaign adds “Cone Zones are there to...

Courtenay’s blueprint to the future

COURTNAY, B.C. – The city of Courtenay has adopted a new vision of its future, with City Council approval on Monday of the Official Community Plan. The 279-page document ...

Co-ops grow locally

COURTENAY, B.C.—The City of Courtenay has been working on partnering with the Community Land Trust Group of Societies in hopes of securing funding for a new model of housing...

Hot weather and living with dementia

VANCOUVER, B.C. - People living with dementia face unique challenges during summer heat.  According to Rosanne Philbrook of the Alzheimer Society of B.C., “Dementia can affect a person’s ability...

Comox Valley team leads Cycle of Life fundraising

COMOX VALLEY, B.C. – Cyclists from all over the Island are pumped up for a 200 km fundraising ride through the scenic Saanich Peninsula, Cowichan Valley and Salt Spring...

New home and building construction going strong in Comox Valley

COMOX VALLEY, B.C. – New figures show new home and building construction in British Columbia has jumped 17% above pre-pandemic levels. The Comox Valley region appears to reflect even...

Canada Day flyby over Courtenay

COURTNAY, B.C. – Lewis Park in Courtenay will be the site of an Air Force flyover of CH-149 Cormorant helicopters, all part of Canada Day ceremonies.  These aircraft are...

Parksville Ready To Unveil A Living Monument

Just in time for summer the Memorial Plaza in Parksville will show-off all its many improvements and upgrades at...
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Courtenay-Alberni MP salutes firefighters, community for wildfire response

The MP for Courtenay-Alberni is expressing his gratitude to...

Public sector workers escalate job action as strike enters third week

The B.C. General Employees Union and the Professional Employees Association are escalating job action as their members enter a third week of strikes. 

B.C. approves environmental certificate for massive LNG project on northern coast

British Columbia has given the green light to a floating liquified natural gas (LNG) export facility on B.C.’s northern coast. 

B.C. forecast to reach record high $11.6B deficit this year

British Columbia’s deficit is only going up, according to the latest budget update.

B.C. Green candidates shared visions for party future in weekend leadership debate

B.C. Green party candidates faced off in a leadership debate Saturday in downtown Victoria. 
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