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Stocky Edwards named Knight in France's Legion of Honour
Local legend James 'Stocky' Edwards was named a Knight in France's Legion of Honor at 19 Wing Comox today, one of the highest decorations in France.Edwards is a decorated...
Snowfall warning in effect for Comox, Courtenay
A severe weather warning is in effect for much of the island and mainland, as the Government of Canada says there is potential for the first snowfall of the...
Spill Release down the Puntledge river
BC Hydro is warning Comox Valley residents to stay away from the Puntledge River until at least Friday, as they're increasing river flows with all of this wet weather...
Weekend car accidents in the Comox Valley
A pair of car accidents happened Saturday around the Comox Valley. The first was a single vehicle accident that happened on Seabanks road in Comox at around 4 in...
Air Quality Advisory finally cancelled
The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with Island Health has ended the air quality advisory for Courtenay/Comox/Cumberland due to improving air quality that has resulted from a cleansing weather system that moved...
Thefts reported around the Comox Valley
The Comox Valley RCMP say there's been a few break and enters and thefts in the area recently.Constable Don Sinclair says, for instance, one happened on the 1000 block...
'Wanderlust' exhibit to be unveiled at airport tomorrow
Nineteen talented local artists will have their work unveiled tomorrow at the Comox Valley Airport when YQQ opens its 2014/15 Public Art and Culture Exhibition in the terminal building.This...
Funding for child care spaces in the Comox Valley
Beachcombers school in Fanny Bay has been given a major shot in the arm by the provincial government, as the ministry of children and family development are giving them...
Comox Valley Election results revealed
Citizens all over the Comox Valley cast their vote in the 2014 municipal election this evening, deciding who will...
Road work happening on Wednesday
A heads up for drivers out there, some road work is set to get going on Wednesday on the...
Air Quality Advisory issued for Comox Valley
The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Vancouver Island Health Authority has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Courtenay/Comox/Cumberland because...
Christmas hamper registration almost closed
The Salvation Army is once again running their Christmas hamper program, but if you want in, there's only a...
Puntledge Elementary takes part in 'Everybody Deserves a Smile' program
The Goat had some very special visitors on Wednesday, as students and a teacher from Puntledge Park Elementary were...
Maple Pool protesters rally outside Courtenay City Hall
A crowd of over 60 gathered at the Simms Park Pavilion, and then marched to Courtenay City Hall in...
Nice turnout for blood drive, but donations still down
Plenty of people came out to the K'omoks Band Hall on the dyke road this week, for a three...
Boil water advisory lifted
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and Island Health have lifted the boil water advisory effective immediately.Following daily testing and...
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No critical injuries after incident with B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter
Officials said there were no critical injuries after a B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter made a “forced landing” near Pemberton late Wednesday morning.
Union, industry leaders push for Canadian-built ferries as summit wraps
The head of a union representing close to 5,000 ferry workers in British Columbia says he is optimistic about the future of shipbuilding in the province after attending this week’s “Made in Canada” summit.
Smoke and heat blanket B.C. as late-summer heat records fall
Smoke and high temperatures are settling over large parts of British Columbia, just a week after the last record-breaking heat wave.
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