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BC Hydro not participating in Earth Hour

News Cole Kelly - March 29, 2019

Since its inception in 2007, people and organizations around the world celebrate Earth Hour, but this year, BC’s energy provider will not be one of them. Earth Hour is...

Province ups wildfire prevention spending to $101 million per year

News Cole Kelly - March 19, 2019

After the two worst wildfire seasons on record in BC, the government has announced a new plan of action for preventing another. Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural...

Province investing $50 million in rural internet service

News Cole Kelly - March 8, 2019

The provincial government has announced funding for the largest investment in connectivity in history. Provincial officials met at the Wood Innovation and Design Centre in Prince George this morning...

Shock collars cause fear, increase aggression, says BC SPCA

News Cole Kelly - February 21, 2019

The BC SPCA is beginning a campaign to stop the use of shock collars and pain based training on pets. Shock collars, also known as electronic or e-collars, are...

Mother of slain woman wants to keep PG serial killer in maximum security prison

News Cole Kelly - February 2, 2019

A woman whose daughter was killed by notorious Prince George killer Cody Legebokoff is trying to keep him in a maximum security prison. Louanne Montgomery’s 23 year old child was killed by...

BC’s top baby names for 2018

News Cole Kelly - December 31, 2018

The results are in on the most popular baby names in BC for 2018. Liam took the lead at number one, followed by Olivia, Emma, Lucas and Oliver, according to...

BREAKING: Santa misplaces Naughty List, still wants cookies

News Cole Kelly - December 24, 2018

Less than 24 hours to go until Santa needs to begin his deliveries and something important has been lost. Santa’s Naughty List, a comprehensive docket of information he uses to...

BC votes down electoral reform

News Cole Kelly - December 20, 2018

The votes are in and proportional representation is out. Chief Electoral Officer, Anton Boegman presented the outcome of the recent referendum on electoral reform this afternoon. 1,402,358 packages, representing...

FortisBC price increase won’t change despite 85% pipeline capacity

News Cole Kelly - December 19, 2018

Despite recent news that natural gas usage can go back to normal, the price increase won’t be changing just...

Natural gas usage can return to normal, says FortisBC

News Cole Kelly - December 18, 2018

Other than the bill, it’s back to normal for natural gas customers in BC. After months of asking customers to conserve,...

Multiple power lines down across the Comox Valley

News Cole Kelly - September 9, 2018

COMOX VALLEY, B.C - While the weather might be good for putting out fires, it’s apparently not helping power....

Bidding begins for NIC shed auction

News Cole Kelly - September 9, 2018

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C - Bids are now open for the next NIC Great Shed Auction in Campbell River and...

Province awards funding to the Filberg

Uncategorized Cole Kelly - September 9, 2018

COMOX VALLEY, B.C - The Filberg Festival is receiving funds for marketing support from the government. According to a...

High risk activity ban lifted in Oyster Bay

News Cole Kelly - September 8, 2018

OYSTER BAY, B.C - Due to wet weather, Oyster River has rescinded their high risk activity ban. According to...

Mudslides cause evacuation order for Zeballos

News Cole Kelly - September 8, 2018

ZEBALLOS, B.C - Potential mudslides have prompted an evacuation order for the village of Zeballos. According to a release...

Health authority warning ferry passengers of possible exposure to measles

News Cole Kelly - September 7, 2018

VANCOUVER ISLAND - A case of the measles on a ferry sailing last month may have infected other passengers....

Latest News

New accessibility features implemented on Town of Comox’s website

Town of Comox August 12, 2025

New features on the Town of Comox’s website is making the website more accessible for all users.

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial August 11, 2025

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

Summer skier injured and rescued near Moat Lake Saturday

Search and Rescue August 11, 2025

A skier looking to enjoy some summer powder had to be rescued after sustaining serious injuries over the weekend.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Provincial August 11, 2025

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas.

Island Health says keep cool and check on vulnerable people during heat warning

Weather August 10, 2025

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for Eastern Vancouver Island and inland areas of the island with highs of 30 degrees Celsius expected until Tuesday.

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