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Update: Comox Lake wildfire out-of-control, Coastal Wildfire Service

Update as of July 21, 2025 at 6:42 p.m; Coastal Wildfire Service says the fire remains out of control, but has grown to four...

Hiker lifted to safety despite challenging weather conditions, Alberni Valley Rescue 

Alberni Valley Rescue Squad (AVRS) says they’ve rescued a hiker on Triple Peak despite increasing weather conditions.   According to AVRS, the rescue was hindered...

Vancouver Island man receives Order of Merit award from Hockey Canada 

A Duncan local who is devoted to positive relationships and navigating life’s hurdles has been recognized with an award from Hockey Canada.   Calvin Swustus...

B.C. sees flux in job applications from international health workers 

Within the past two months, British Columbia has received close to 780 job applications from qualified health professionals in the United States.   This strong flux...

Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation receiving Federal funding to help seniors with dementia

New funding from the Federal Government will help seniors living with dementia in the Comox Valley receive better care.  The Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation announced...

Campfire ban for Vancouver Island and South Coast starts this week

To reduce the likelihood of wildfires caused by recreational acitivities, the Coastal Fire Centre in Parksville will prohibit campfires as of noon on Thursday...

Unexpected loss in funding leads local society to launch emergency fundraiser

Following a sudden loss in core funding from two of their biggest funders, the Lake Trail Community Education Society (LTCES) is looking to the...

Vancouver Island real estate prices continue to climb in uncertain market

Home sales on Vancouver Island were up 18 per cent in June compared to the same time last year and active listings were up...

BC SPCA sending reminder about dog harnesses after puppy suffers significant wounds

After a puppy was surrendered to the BC SPCA in the qathet Regional District with serious lacerations, a reminder is being sent about the...

GoFundMe started for family of 17-year-old who died at Comox Lake Sunday

After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last weekend, friends are asking the community to rally behind the family of the 17-year-old who passed...

Northwest Sprint Tour returning to Saratoga Speedway this weekend

Some of the fastest races of the racing season are returning to Saratoga Speedway this weekend.  The Northwest Sprint Tour Winged Sprint Cars will be...

Overnight military training planned in Comox Valley

Residents of the Comox Valley and qathet regions can see military aircraft perform night training this week.   In a social media post, Captain Bradley Little...

BC SPCA wild animal rehabilitation program marks 60,000th patient 

The BC SPCA is celebrating its 60,000th patient going through its Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre. Wild ARC was created in 1997 to mitigate harm to...

Valley Educator sharing stories about Palestinian family tonight

A Comox Valley educator looks to share her stories connecting with Palestinians in Egypt tonight. The Comox Valley Fundraising Community is holding an event where...

Royal Canadian AirForce to fly over this Canada Day

Communities across Canada will get to see Air Force aircraft fly over on Canada Day. The Royal Canadian Air Force announced they’ll perform flybys during...

UPDATE: Fallen tree removed from Courtenay Riverway bridge, bridge still closed

A section of the Courtenay Riverway is closed because of a fallen tree. Earlier in the morning on June 24, a tree fell onto a...

Bake sale raises over $500 for MARS Wildife Rescue Centre

A school bake sale raised over $500 for MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre. Earlier this month, students from Miss Stuckey’s Grade one class at Cumberland Community...

Tribune Bay Park Campground getting redesigned by BC Parks

The Tribune Bay Park Campground is getting a full redesign this year. BC Parks is currently redesigning the campground, which will see new sites with...

Simms Park Concert cancelled following passing of beloved musician

Sunday’s Simms Park concert has been cancelled due to the passing of one of the performers. On Thursday, the City of Courtenay said that Anela...

End 2 End riders finish 48 hour trek, surpassing fundraising goal

Eight cyclists wrapped up the first-ever End2End relay Thursday at the Trek Bicycle Store in Victoria, not only finishing their grueling round-trip to Port...

Waste collection schedules and zones changing in Courtenay in July

Changes are coming to the City of Courtenay’s waste collection routes in hopes of making them more efficient.  Starting July 2, solid waste collection schedules...

Safety advisory issued for select Puntledge River areas

Stay clear of some parts of the Puntledge River this week as BC Hydro will increase water flows. Hydro is increasing spill from the Comox...

MLA Day calling for improved Highway 19A safety following multiple recent accidents

After several accidents on Highway 19A just north of Courtenay, MLA Brennan Day is calling for improved safety in the area.  He is asking for...

Over 70 people came out in support of WeCan fundraiser

Many people cycled, ran and walked in support of Comox Valley housing on Father’s Day. Sunday saw the 40K For Them Fundraiser, an event focused...
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