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Marc Mulvaney

Safe to say, as News Director, I'm a hardcore news junkie. Our bread and butter here at The Goat is all about local content so here's where you come in. If you have any news tips whatsoever shoot me an email at [email protected] or call our newsroom direct 250-331-4033.

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Local RCMP carry out Distracted Driving Crackdown

25 tickets in 2 hours...That is the tally of distracted driving tickets handed out by local Mounties, with an RCMP officer posing as a homeless man, to alert fellow...

Protecting patient information top of mind for Information and Privacy Commissioner

Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham's latest report says BC's Health Authorities need to do more to protect patient information in the digital age. She says too many records are...

CVRD takes water restrictions down a notch

The Comox Valley Regional District is advising residents that water restrictions throughout the region will be lowered on October 1st. Working closely with BC Hydro, the CVRD is now in a...

Voters starting to “engage” in campaign says Conservatives John Duncan

After pretty much tuning out of the long federal election campaign during the dog days of summer, residents are now starting to pay attention to the various issues, with...

Youth Action Committee seeking volunteers

The Campbell River Youth Action Committee is looking for new members to help shape the future of Campbell River. The Youth Action Committee provides City staff and Council...

Sunshine Coast RCMP-Coroner, investigating discovery of two bodies

Powell River RCMP confirm they were recently contacted by a concerned family member who needed help locating two of his relatives. The Powell River RCMP launched a missing person investigation...

BC Hydro boosts Campbell River water flows

There will be much more water flowing down the Campbell River starting today. BC Hydro spokesperson Stephen Watson says at this time of year, they are increasing the river...

Fall programs offered up at the LINC Youth Centre

The LINC Youth Centre is a great place to be for youth 10 – 18 years. This October and November the LINC offers skills-training, art, music, early-dismissal and...

BC Coroners Service identifies bicycle incident victims

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two men who died after separate bicycle incidents in Kelowna...

RCMP Weekly Crime Blog

On Monday September 21st police received a report of a mischief that had occurred at a BC Hydro gate...

Backyard Burning going full tilt–in rural areas

Time to spark up that backyard burn, at least for rural area residents. Goat News spoke with Courtenay...

Write Your Life Story starts soon

Would you like to write the stories of your life but don’t know where to start? This fall, Courtenay Recreation...

Fatal accident north of Campbell River

North Island RCMP Highway Patrol confirm one person has been killed in a two vehicle collision in the Roberts...

Major MVA shuts down highway north of Campbell River

A serious motor vehicle accident has shut down both north and south bound lanes of Highway 19, about 35...

Tofino Bus Service takes over local routes

Don’t let the name fool you — Tofino Bus doesn’t just go to Tofino anymore. As of October 1,...

Green Party targets youth vote

Free pizza! So, did that get your attention? Glenn Sollitt, the Courtenay-Alberni Green Party Candidate, is set to host...
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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion. 

Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

The Town of Comox has been recognized for their work protecting bees, butterflies, and other insects. 

RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.

Officials in British Columbia warn wildfires in the northeast and southwest are expected to persist despite rain and cooler temperatures this week.
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