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BC murder suspects believed dead
GILLAM, MB- The search for two murder suspects from British Columbia is likely over.The Manitoba RCMP announced today that two bodies, believed to be those of Bryer Schmegelsky, 18,...
Three black bears causing concern in Courtenay: conservation
COURTENAY, B.C- Three bears are raiding easy-to-access garbage in the Comox Valley.That’s according to Sergeant Mike Newton, a Black Creek conservation officer based out of Black Creek. Speaking on...
Cougar growling at students prompted Wednesday warning: conservation
COURTENAY, B.C- A cougar in Courtenay’s west end made a major impression on students in the Comox Valley this week.
On Wednesday, School District 71 issued a warning from the...
17th Street Bridge opening up on Sunday evening
COURTENAY, B.C- Drivers in the Comox Valley should expect a delay on Sunday evening.According to a notice from Mainroad North Island, the 17th Street Bridge will be opening up...
19 Wing asking public to return washed-up flares
COMOX, B.C- If you see a flare on the beach, hand it in.That’s the word from 19 Wing Comox, as warm weather draws more people onto beaches around the...
Commuter in Buckley Bay concerned with car vandalism
BY JON GAUTHIER AND JAMES WOODBUCKLEY BAY B.C – Gracie MacDonald is concerned about vandalism to her car.Last month, MacDonald told the MyComoxValleyNow.com newsroom that her car was first...
Missing Campbell River man found “alive and well”: RCMP
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- A missing man from Campbell River has been found.According to the Campbell River RCMP, Jason Blake has found. Blake had been reported missing on Wednesday.The detachment...
17th Street Bridge opening up tonight
COURTENAY, B.C- Drivers in the Comox Valley should expect a delay tonight.According to a notice from Mainroad North Island, the 17th Street Bridge will be opening up at 5:00...
Cougar spotted near Lake Trail Middle School
COURTENAY, B.C- People are being warned to avoid the woods in northwest Courtenay after a cougar was spotted today.According...
All well after false alarm in downtown Courtenay
COURTENAY, B.C- Residents of downtown Courtenay had a bit of excitement on Wednesday night.After an alarm went off at...
Northern Sea Wolf starting service Saturday
PORT HARDY, B.C- The new ferry between Bella Coola and Port Hardy will be starting up on Saturday.According to...
Union Bay sets AGM date after weeks of confusion
UNION BAY, B.C- Residents of Union Bay have a new date for their 2019 annual general meeting.According to a...
Missing Surrey man found, death not suspicious: police
COURTENAY, B.C- A missing man from Surrey is dead.58-year old Stephen Mapes had been reported missing earlier this spring...
Driver charged in fatal Campbell River hit and run heading to trial
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- Marion Nicole Grant will be going to trial.Grant is the woman charged after a fatal hit...
McHappy Day raises $7000 in Comox Valley
COURTENAY, B.C- The McDonald’s franchises in the Comox Valley have raised thousands for charity again.Last Wednesday, a dollar from...
Gale warning in effect for Johnstone Strait, Sayward wildfire may be affected
SAYWARD, BC - Strong winds are headed for Johnstone Strait.According to an alert from Environment Canada, gale force winds...
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Volunteers sought for Courtenay River Cleanup Nov. 9
Ace Brewing and BC Marine Trails Network Association are teaming up for an event in early November to spruce up the Riverway Heritage Walk in Courtenay.
Proposed bill to repeal B.C. Indigenous rights legislation fails to move forward
A bill that aimed repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) was voted down in the legislature.
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BC liquor, cannabis distributors working overtime to get back to normal
An industry group representing British Columbia’s bars, pubs and private liquor and cannabis stores said it hopes get things can get back to normal within the next month now that a strike by about 25,000 public service workers has come to an end.
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First snowfall of season recorded at Mount Washington
After stormy weather last weekend, Mount Washington Alpine Resort is now covered in snow.
Fall yard waste drop-off returning to Courtenay in November
Courtenay residents will have a free way to dispose of excess yard waste next month.
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