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Keep the snow boots and shovels handy, says Van Isle Violet for Groundhog Day

Vancouver Island’s own weather-mammal was roused from sleep early this morning to let us know if we’re in for six more weeks of winter. And...

Trudeau matches Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs

U.S. president Donald Trump delivered on his threats to launch a trade war on Canada Saturday.Trump dropped a blanket 25 per cent tariff on...

Trump unleashes tariff attack on Canada

U.S. president Donald Trump delivered on his threats to launch a trade war on Canada Saturday. Several unnamed senior officials told major North American news...

Recent snow creates dangerous avalanche conditions in Island, Sunshine Coast backcountry

With fresh snow on the hills, the avalanche danger in Vancouver Island mountains has increased to the treeline, prompting warnings from Avalanche Canada. The agency...

Two warming centres to open this weekend in Comox Valley

You can escape the cold this weekend as two warming centres will open in the Comox Valley. The Comox Valley Regional District has announced the...

Indigenous tourism still struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels in Canada

Indigenous owned and operated tourism businesses continue to grow across Canada, but are still struggling with post-pandemic financial challenges. That’s the take-away from a new...

Wounded Warrior Vancouver Island events start Saturday

The Wounded Warrior Run for Vancouver Island starts its annual campaign on Saturday, with a gala dinner in Victoria. Later on Sunday, the campaign will...

BC Parks Foundation acquires land on Saturna Island

The BC Parks Foundation has raised the money needed to buy and protect 150 hectares of land on Saturna Island adjacent to Gulf Islands...

Snowfall expected to make landfall this weekend across the Island and Coast

Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast are expected to see some white powdery stuff as soon as Friday evening.  Most of the region will see rain...

Tree-spiking continues in Fairy Creek, minister condemns ‘criminal behaviour’

Someone has been spiking trees in the Fairy Creek watershed, prompting condemnation from BC’s forests Minister Ravi Parmar. In a statement, Parmar says "Spiking a...

US tariffs could increase need for food banks; says Island food bank

The 25 percent tariffs on Canadian exports might increase the need to use food banks. That comes from Loaves & Fishes Food Bank, which provides...

Pipe construction to bring one-way traffic to Comox Road in March

A traffic pattern change because of construction is coming to Comox Road. The Comox Valley Regional District says crews are planning to instal a sewer...

Daring wilderness trek aims to raise money to build new main cabin for summer camp

In February, two young men from Hearst plan to ski and snowshoe 450 km through the wilderness, from Fort Albany on the James Bay...

Winter nights more smokey in Courtenay; says new data

While air quality has improved for Courtenay, winter nights are still a concern. That comes from updated data from the BC government, finding the average...

FCM Sustainable Communities Award handed to CVRD for Dyke Road Park Project

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is getting an award for coastline protection and flood mitigation.  The Dyke Road Park Coastal Resiliency Project will be...

Comox hosting Building Service Worker course with potential job opportunities upon completion

Residents in the Comox Valley looking for a new job will have the chance to earn one through a training program.  Partnering with the Recreation...

Hereditary Kwagiulth chief who fought for Indigenous rights passes away

A hereditary chief who helped enshrine Indigenous rights in Canada has passed away. On social media, Jody-Wilson Raybould, former Cabinet Minister for the Trudeau government,...

Cryptocurrency scams costed residents over $1.7 million in 2024

2024 saw over $1.7 million lost because of cryptocurrency scams. That comes from Comox Valley RCMP, saying all the money was lost from local victims...

Drones could help bring medical supplies to remote communities, test shows

Island Health completed a successful test this week to see if it’s practical to use drones to deliver medical supplies to remote hospitals. The test...

Safety improvements being installed through Cathedral Grove

The province is taking action to deal with ongoing traffic problems where Highway 4 passes through the world-famous Cathedral Grove on the way to...

Worst year on record for black bear culls followed by the best in 2024

Last year saw the lowest numbers of problem bears dispatched by conservation officers in BC in a decade. The total number of black bears that...

UPDATE: Elusive arrow-pierced Canada goose finally rescued, now in rehab

After spending half a year flying around with an arrow in its rump, a Canada goose is now recovering at MARS, the Mountainaire Avian...

Long-term supports needed to help people with addictions, says peer support worker

Overdose prevention sites at hospitals will help save lives, says a peer support worker who shared his own journey to recovery this week. A pop-up...

Comox Valley RCMP welcome new service dog Magic to the detachment

Comox Valley RCMP has a new four-legged companion to help with situations.  Police service dog Magic, along with partner Cst. Chris Johnson is the newest...
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