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Community rallying together for Griffin Pub employee diagnosed with cancer

News Jon Gauthier - July 13, 2021

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

News Jon Gauthier - July 13, 2021

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

News Jon Gauthier - July 12, 2021

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

News Jon Gauthier - July 12, 2021

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

News Jon Gauthier - July 12, 2021

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

News Jon Gauthier - July 5, 2021

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

News Jon Gauthier - June 29, 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

News Jon Gauthier - June 29, 2021

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 week

News Jon Gauthier - June 28, 2021

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

News Jon Gauthier - June 28, 2021

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

News Jon Gauthier - June 27, 2021

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 Coast

News Jon Gauthier - June 27, 2021

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

News Jon Gauthier - June 27, 2021

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 cars

News Jon Gauthier - June 22, 2021

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

News Jon Gauthier - June 21, 2021

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 tonight

News Jon Gauthier - June 21, 2021

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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Woman arrested in connection with robbery in Royston in July

Crime August 13, 2025

A robbery at a Royston business in July has led to a woman being arrested and charged.

Special CVRD board meeting scheduled Thursday for community grant applications

Comox Valley Regional District August 13, 2025

The Comox Valley Regional District board has scheduled a special meeting for Thursday, August 14th, to discuss community grant applications.

Man arrested after serious assault near Lewis Park Sunday

Crime August 13, 2025

Comox Valley RCMP have a suspect in custody following a serious assault near a local park over the weekend.

Federal funding boosts research and Indigenous knowledge on wildfires

Provincial August 12, 2025

Ottawa is offering $45.7 million for projects in B.C. and across Canada that advance knowledge about wildfires.

B.C. invests $35M in clean energy project fund

Provincial August 12, 2025

British Columbia is investing $35 million towards new clean energy projects, through the CleanBC Industry Fund.

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