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Province purchases land in Courtenay for homeless supportive housing
The province says they are planning to build 60 supportive housing units in Courtenay after buying property on Braidwood Avenue.According to an announcement, the land will also get a...
36 more childcare spots coming to Fanny Bay daycare and school
Fanny Bay will be getting another 36 childcare spots at a daycare and school thanks to more funding from ChildCareBC.According to the Beachcombers Education Society, the Little Oysters Child...
Deceased stranded killer whale pregnant, DFO and First Nations working to help calf
A statement from the Ehattesaht First Nation says the deceased killer whale near Zeballos was pregnant, and they are still working to help the stuck calf.This comes after the...
Providence Living running dementia care pilot project ahead of new facilities opening
A new dementia care pilot project is getting good results and is expected to be implemented in a new care facility this summer.Providence Living is doing the project in...
RCMP investigating minor hockey incident that sent player to hospital
RCMP say they are investigating a reported assault that took place at a U15 minor hockey game that sent one player to hospital.According to Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association...
Comox looking for input on parks and trails master plan
The Town of Comox is asking for public input for its first parks and trails master plan, which will help improve its parks and trails over the next decade.The...
Pump station upgrades receive $9.8M boost from federal and provincial governments
As part of the Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project, upgrades to the Courtenay pump station are getting provincial and federal government support.The federal government announced the funding today. They...
Island First Nations, regional districts to get disaster-risk reduction project funding
The province announced $39 million to benefit B.C. communities for disaster-risk reduction funding, many of which are on Vancouver Island.According to the province, over 50 projects are getting funding...
Comox Valley students bring home Rookie All Start Award in robotics
The Comox Valley School District says students had an impressive debut at the Canadian Pacific Regional FIRST Robotics Competition.The...
Island NDP MP, Conservative candidate comment on carbon tax and non-confidence vote
A Conservative motion in the House of Commons to stop the federal carbon tax increase was defeated today, and...
Over $8.4M coming to Island and Sunshine Coast school districts for minor upgrades
According to the province, over $8.4 million will boost Island and Sunshine Coast school districts so they can make...
Auditor general says B.C. did not have effective implementation of overdose prevention
A three-year audit into the province’s implementation of overdose prevention and supervised consumption says it was not effective.The audit...
Temperature records fall as warm weather cloaks the Island and Sunshine Coast
Temperatures are around five degrees warmer than normal, and Environment and Climate Change Canada says multiple records fell over...
BC Wildfire Service to expand use of wildfire predictive tech
BC Wildfire Service is trying to prepare for this year’s wildfire season by using real-time predictive technologies.The move is...
Comox Valley mountain biker named Junior Female Athlete of the Year by Sport BC
Following a successful race season on the world stage as a professional mountain biker, Emmy Lan is being recognized...
Comox Valley Rent Bank seeking more funds as it nears expansion
The Comox Valley Rent Bank is looking forward to its expansion and new name next month, but more funding...
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Wind warning in effect Tuesday for majority of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast
A vigorous frontal system is bringing heavy wind and rain to much of the B.C. coast today.
Keep the scares spooky, not shocking, says BC Hydro
BC Hydro is urging residents to keep electrical safety in mind with their Halloween displays.
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First Nation rebukes B.C. leaders over ‘misleading’ statements about Richmond title ruling
The Quw'utsun Nation says recent comments about their land title case from Premier David Eby, Richmond’s mayor and other politicians are “at best, misleading, and at worst, deliberately inflammatory.”
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BCGEU members head back to work as they vote on tentative agreement
Public service workers with the the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) are back on the job Monday after the union and the province reached a tentative agreement over the weekend.
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Lake Trail School’s Repair Cafe returns in November
A popular event hosted by the Lake Trail Community Education Society (LTCES) is returning for its fourth year.
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