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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Point-in-time count reveals homelessness declining in Comox Valley
The point-in-time which was conducted in the Comox Valley in March to provide a snapshot of the area's homeless situation shows 218 people are experiencing some form of homelessness.
CUPW slams Canada Post’s latest contract offers as ‘new lows’ in strike standoff
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Canada Post’s latest contract proposals represent a major step backward.
Courtenay Council approves temporary use permit for winter shelter on Cumberland Road
A familiar site will offer shelter services in Courtenay again through the winter.Â
B.C. libraries are stretched thin as provincial funding stays frozen
Library directors and advocates in British Columbia say they are disappointed after Premier David Eby ruled out increased funding for libraries in the near future.Â
Town of Comox seeking input on its Urban Forest Management Strategy
The Town of Comox is seeking feedback from the community for its tree canopy.Â
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