Jon Gauthier
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Community rallying together for Griffin Pub employee diagnosed with cancer
The Comox Valley is coming together to help out a family in need. Amy Holmes is one of the staff members at the Griffin Pub. She is helping organize an...
Healing sessions planned as more unmarked graves found on Vancouver Island
The Penelakut First Nation near Chemainus says over 160 undocumented grave sites have been discovered on their grounds and foreshore.In a letter posted on social media, the first nation...
Comox Valley organizations doing their part to lower Greenhouse gas emissions
Some local groups in the comox valley are getting rewarded for their work to reduce GreenHouse Gas emissions. This year, through the Road to 2030 Challenge, the Comox Valley Regional...
Better internet on the way for Cortes Island residents
Cortes Island residents will soon have access to high speed internet.The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) has teamed up with CityWest, a rural and small community telecommunication specialist to offer...
Changes to Agricultural Land Reserve rules increase housing flexibility on Vancouver Island
New rules to the Agricultural Land Reserve are going to increase housing flexibility on Vancouver Island.Starting December 31st, those living in ALR areas will have the option for a...
Union Bay water, fire and other services now part of CVRD
Residents of Union Bay are now officially part of the CVRD, when it comes to services at least.The Comox Valley Regional District announced today that the conversion of services...
Over 850 people lose their lives to toxic illicit drugs in 2021
Another 160 people lost their lives this May due to illicit drug toxicity.It's the 15th consecutive month where B.C has seen deaths related to toxic drugs get above 100,...
‘Canada Day Reflections’ replacing Canada Day celebrations in the Comox Valley
Things will look different for Canada Day in the Comox Valley this year.The City of Courtenay says as the community grieves over the tragic legacy of residential schools in...
Heatwave causing curbside collection delays or cancellations this weekÂ
The heat isn’t just affecting our bodies, it's also affecting curbside collection this week. The City of Courtenay says because...
More cooling options available in Comox to battle the heat
With the heatwave affecting everyone in the valley, Comox is now sharing some places you can cool off.The town...
Comox Valley RCMP still looking for missing Courtenay woman
Comox Valley RCMP officers are still hoping to find 30 year old Ami Guthrie.Police say she was last seen...
Record Heat wave continues this week across Vancouver Island and Sunshine CoastÂ
With the hot temperatures continuing this week, Island Health is reminding you to take it easy.A heat warning is...
Canada Day celebrations cancelled for another North Island community
Another North Island city is not celebrating Canada day this year.The City of Port McNeil had planned to host...
BC SPCA reminds pet guardians about dangers of leaving animals in hot carsÂ
With record high temperatures rolling out across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, the BCSPCA is asking pet owners...
Fire ban in effect for Coastal Fire Centre this week
Effective at noon Wednesday, June 23rd, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre.This prohibition...
20th Street ‘nuisance’ house part of Courtenay council discussions tonightÂ
It’s a busy agenda tonight for Courtenay City council.One of the items includes discussions around a house on 20th...
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