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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment Emily Joveski -
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment Emily Joveski -
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy Emily Joveski -
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.

Local SAR teams conducting helicopter rescue training Saturday

Search and Rescue Wylie Henderson -
Comox Valley and Campbell River search and rescue crews will conduct helicopter rescue training at Menzies Crag on Saturday afternoon.

Vancouver Island RCMP see increase in distracted driving, seatbelt violations in September

RCMP my-comox-valley-now -
RCMP on Vancouver Island saw a significant increase in seatbelt and cellphone violations during an enforcement campaign in September.

CVRD returning to Stage 3 water restrictions Thursday

Comox Valley Regional District Wylie Henderson -
The restrictions will apply to properties in the Town of Comox, City of Courtenay, K’ómoks First Nation and the Comox Valley Water Local Service Area, the regional district said.

B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases

Health Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s flu season is off to an early start, with influenza cases rising as the province begins its fall vaccination campaign.

B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.

Advanced voting underway in Courtenay

2026 Municipal Election Wylie Henderson -
Voters can cast their ballots until 8 p.m. at the Florence Filberg Centre at 411 Anderton Ave.

Three candidates running for CVRD Area C director

2026 Municipal Election Wylie Henderson -
Voters in Area C of the Comox Valley Regional District will see three names on the ballot for director on Oct. 17.

K’ómoks development corporation to purchase 40 Knots Winery

Indigenous Wylie Henderson -
KEDC said the transaction is expected to be completed by the end of October.

U.S. resident charged with helping coordinate Tumbler Ridge shooting

Crime Emily Joveski -
U.S. authorities have arrested a 30-year-old Washington resident in connection with February’s deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

B.C. major party leaders prepare for live debate on Oct. 14

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s three major party leaders will face off Oct. 14 in the only televised leaders’ debate of the provincial election campaign.

B.C. Conservatives hold 5 point lead over NDP, says election poll

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservatives hold a five-point lead over the NDP as voters firm up their choices, according to a new poll.
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.