Patti Mertz

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Library workers in strike position Thursday

Workers at Vancouver Island Regional libraries could go on strike this week. The last collective agreement between the library and BCGEU Local 702 expired at the end of 2020. In a...

Concrete wall removal underway at old Field Sawmill site

You may see some more activity at the old sawmill site on the river in coming weeks.  Crews will be removing the 170metre-long concrete wall, buried just behind the steel-piling...

On-campus student housing coming to North Island College in Courtenay

North Island College has announced that it is creating its first on-campus student housing project. The Comox Valley campus in Courtenay will see 157 individual and 60 family-specific options in...

Worker killed during mobile home installation

One person is dead following a workplace fatality in Coombs.  Oceanside RCMP confirm that a crew was blocking a 62-foot long mobile home Wednesday afternoon, when one of the workers...

BC child care providers to receive $20 million in health & safety funding

BC Daycares are set to receive $20million dollars to beef up their defenses against the Omicron covid variant.  The new, one time Health and Safety grant can be used to...

Another round of grants available for programs that help the homeless

Programs that address homelessness issues can apply for the recently-opened second intake for BC’s Strengthening Communities' Services Program. The Strengthening Communities' Services Program gives local governments and First Nations additional...

Comox Valley Schools adopts equity and non-discrimination policy

After a couple of years of consulation and getting the language right, the Comox Valley Schools Board of Education has voted to adopt an Equity and Non-Discrimination Policy. The process...

Social media extortion, crypto-theft scams hit coast residents

More reminders today that the online scammers are out there, in social media and on dating apps.  Sunshine Coast RCMP are reporting two recent thefts.  In the first case, a person...

Freedom Convoy 2022 rolls on to Ottawa

A convoy of truck drivers from British Columbia is making its way to Ottawa.  They will be joined in the...

Students encouraged to walk, wheel to class

Two Vancouver Island schools will get more exercise and fresh air, as part of the Active School Travel Pilot...

Update: 10 reported injured in explosion at 19 Wing CFB Comox

It is now reported that ten people were injured in the explosion this morning at CFB Comox, that appears...

Expect to pay more for propane this winter

The Canadian Propane Association says high international demand, coupled with increasing transportation costs, have caused a spike in propane...

Purple Light Nights shines the light on Intimate Partner Violence

Every October, community groups and the RCMP work to shine a light on Intimate Partner Violence, through something called...

Monday morning ferries cancelled ahead of storm system

BC Ferries has cancelled all of its Monday morning sailings, and some afternoon sailings, between the mainland and Vancouver...

BC youth in care will get iPhones for safety, self-esteem

Nearly 4,000 youth in care in British Columbia are getting iPhones.  The ministry's Phones4Youth program is beginning to distribute smartphones...

OPEN LETTER: Island Health give thanks to all health-care workers

This Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks to all our health-care workers Leah Hollins, Chair, Island Health Board of Directors The COVID-19 pandemic...
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B.C. Conservatives drop candidate over alleged online comments about Hitler

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped a second election candidate following allegations of antisemitic and racist social media posts.

Two candidates running for Area B director in Comox Valley Regional District

Comox Valley Regional District voters in Area B will see three names on the ballot for mayor on Oct. 17.

BC SPCA urges provincial candidates to prioritize pet-friendly housing

More than 100 animals are waiting for homes at BC SPCA shelters across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, with many having been in care for more than 100 days, according to the organization.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Youths arrested following reports of dangerous e-bike use

Comox Valley RCMP have arrested several youths and seized electric bikes and scooters following reports of dangerous riding in Courtenay.