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Mining company to gauge Texada Island’s modern gold and copper potential

A mining company wants to see if there’s still gold on Texada Island. The Zyrox Mining Company has applied for a provincial permit to do...

Carbon credit firm buys North Island forest lands from Western Forest Products

Western Forest Products has sold a large chunk of its private forest lands on the North Island to an international carbon credit firm. The sale...

One million dollars invested to bring culturally sensitive supports to Indigenous peoples

First Nations communities will receive support for emergency responses through provincial funding. The BC Government is investing $1 million to 20 projects that focus on...

Ex-TAZ Runner underway at 19 Wing Comox

Canadian military members are once again taking part in Ex-TAZ Runner in the Comox Valley. The exercise sees members of the Royal Canadian Air Force,...

Several King Charles III medal coronations set for Island & Coast

Several people will be honoured with King Charles III coronation medals starting Tuesday. North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney announced this afternoon that seven ceremonies...

IIO finds no wrongdoing by police after April 2024 standoff in Courtenay

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has concluded that no officers committed an offence during a long stand off between RCMP and a former military...

Five warming centres opening tonight in Comox Valley

Five warming centres are opening tonight in the Comox Valley. The Comox Valley Regional District is activating these centres in response to the overnight lows...

Structure fire erupted in Courtenay this morning

A structure fire has erupted this morning in Courtenay. Witnesses on social media say the fire is located at 19th and Cliffe Avenue next to...

Local youth group gets recognized by Comox Valley Chamber Awards

A youth council’s work has been recognized by the Comox Valley Chamber Awards. The Town of Comox announced the Comox Youth Council won the #YouRock...

More snow coming Friday night to Vancouver Island

There’s more snow coming to Vancouver Island tonight, says Environment Canada. A special weather statement says a low pressure system is moving to the western...

Vancouver Island’s own ancient sea monster is getting a new name

The Comox Valley elasmosaur is BC’s official fossil, and soon it will have its own unique scientific name. The elasmosaur, an 80-million-year-old sea monster, was...

VIU technicians investigate how to assess health of Island marmots 

Two Vancouver Island University technicians have created a new device they say will help improve the reproductive health of marmots.   Two years in the making,...

Strong start for 2025 real estate market but threat of tariffs causes uncertainty

This year may bring stronger home sales on Vancouver Island, but the possibility of tariffs being imposed by US President Donald Trump could dampen...

Point in Time counts coming to several communities

Point in Time homeless counts will be conducted during March and April in several communities on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. They will be...

MLA Day says government taxing storage units under Speculation and Vacancy Tax

Courtenay-Comox's MLA is calling out the NDP government over what he calls an unnecessary tax.  Brennan Day said the provincial government is taxing storage units...

Port Alice site identified for closed-containment salmon farm proposal

A company hoping to build a cluster of closed-containment salmon farms on the coast has identified a potential site near Port Alice. Akvafuture has been...

Man saved, woman dies after snowy Monday night sailboat rescue by US Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard rescued two boaters during Monday night’s storm, after their sailboat was blown east from Saturna Island to ran aground in...

Schools across Island and Coast are closed due to weather

No going to school today as several school districts and one college are closed on the Island and Coast. On social media, School District 71...

UPDATE: Now over 6,970 customers without power on Island and Coast

UPDATE: Recent power outages on the Sunshine Coast have increased the number of affected customers to over 6,970. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The number of BC Hydro customers without...

VIU student union wants answers on cancelled facility 

Vancouver Island University’s student union is asking where millions of dollars have gone to help build a new facility.   According to the union, VIU’s...

Heavy snow set for parts of Island and Coast today and Tuesday

Be ready for heavy snow, as three snowfall warnings are in effect for parts of the Island and Coast. Environment and Climate Change Canada says...

Organization hopes short-term rental policy gets made for Comox

A local organization hopes a policy is made for short-term rentals in Comox. In a delegation, Short Term Rental Hosts is asking mayor and council...

Twenty King Charles III Coronation medals awarded in Nanaimo-Ladysmith 

Twenty King Charles III Coronation medals were presented to residents across Nanaimo Ladysmith in recognition for their contributions.  MP Lisa Marie Barron presented the medals...

Arctic weather coming to chill Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast

Arctic outflow conditions are expected to bring cold temperatures and heavy snow flurries to most of the Island and Sunshine Coast starting this afternoon,...
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