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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 week 

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 Coast 

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 cars 

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 tonight 

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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Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

B.C. Ferries doubling saver fares when Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay becomes reservation only

Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay will change to reservation only in the fall, and BC Ferries is looking to make early bookings more affordable. 

Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died. 
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