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Exploding Airsoft battery prompts safety warning from mid-Island fire chief

A mid-Island fire chief has an important safety message about battery-powered toys, after a personal close call. Dashwood Fire Department Fire Chief Nick Acciavatti says...

Lancaster Pathway partially closed today due to maintenance

Anyone who uses the Lancaster Pathway should steer clear of the area today.  Operational crews are on site today to do maintenance in preparation for...

Road Safety at Work offers tips for safe Island holiday driving

Road Safety at Work offers tips to stay safe while driving on the Island this holiday season. The organization says winter driving in BC can...

Town lowers Glacier View Drive speed to 40 kilometers an hour

Be ready to slow your driving as the speed limit has lowered for Glacier View Drive. The Town of Comox issued a public notice today,...

Grant applications for youth mental health now open

As youth on Vancouver Island report dealing with higher levels of stress, Island Health says grants are becoming available to support their mental health. Island...

Hospital foundation fundraising for only premature baby nursery north of Malahat

The Nanaimo Hospital Foundation is working to buy four special new beds for Vancouver Island’s tiniest patients. The Nanaimo Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is...

Early opening attracts thousands to Mount Washington

A few thousand people got to ski and snowboard early as Mount Washington opened this weekend. Earlier this week, the mountain announced they would open...

Indigenous elders at VIU honoured with Coronation medals

Three female Indigenous elders have been honoured with medals from the king for their work with Vancouver Island University as culture keepers. Earlier this month...

Island hospital drug site plans put on hold after Eby’s about-face

Island Health was planning to build overdose prevention sites at three Vancouver Island hospitals, but stopped abruptly in April, according to leaked internal documents. Information...

Intersection of Beaufort & Port Augusta to close for Sewer Conveyance Project

As the Sewer Conveyance Project continues, a local intersection in Comox will be closed for two days. The Comox Valley Regional District has announced the...

Lucky couple in Duncan wins Lotto Max prize

A Duncan couple won a million dollars in the November 19 Lotto Max draw. Gail and Thomas Hewitt bought the winning ticket at Walmart on...

Prestigious partnership award highlights tourism across BC 

Tourism in BC has flourished and so has a partnership between Nanaimo Airport and Kelowna International Airport after they were recognized internationally through Airport...

‘This will sink the North Island:’ First Nations speak against salmon farm shutdown

First Nations who support salmon farming say they’re tired of their perspectives being passed over for politics. The Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship...

Island inventor tempting Dragons tonight with all-natural glowsticks

Will the Dragons rave about her all-natural glowsticks? Paige Whitehead from the Comox Valley is hoping so. Her pitch on the Dragons Den TV show...

Surprise early opening for Mount Washington ski hill this weekend

The La Nina weather has brought a nice surprise for skiers, as Mount Washington will be opening early for the first time in eight...

Goose Spit Park undergoing night repairs to fix damage sustained from recent storms

Recent stormy weather has caused some damage to Goose Spit Park that needs repairs.   The park began overnight repairs on November 27, with work...

MSTH co-founder says walking back harm reduction wrong choice amid increasing threat of highly toxic illicit drugs

There are concerns a highly potent substance will become more prevalent among illicit drugs sourced on the streets. Nitazene is a powerful synthetic opioid created...

Salmon farmer eying exit from BC after bad year, federal politics

An exceptionally bad year and political uncertainty has Grieg Seafood considering an exit from farming salmon in BC. The company released its international third-quarter results...

John Howard Society encourages donating to KidStart this Giving Tuesday

A Courtenay organization encourages donating to a youth-mentoring program this Giving Tuesday. The John Howard Society of North Island is looking to raise money for...

Comox Dam to see decrease in water release tonight

Starting tonight, the Comox Dam will be seeing increases and decreases in water release. According to BC Hydro, staff will lower water release from the...

Comox offers alternatives during postal strike

As the Canada Post strike continues, Comox mail will not be processed at this time. In a public notice from earlier today, the Town says...

Comox Valley SAR undergoes second backcountry rescue of the weekend

For the second time this weekend, Comox Valley Search and Rescue (SAR) were tasked with another mountain rescue.  Crews began a foot rescue on Mt....

More humpbacks plus more ships equals more collisions, new study shows

A new study looking at ships striking whales around the world has found a hot spot off the Island’s southwest coast that’s an elevated...

Sections of 1st Street to close for city project starting Monday

Expect road closures while going to work as sections of 1st Street will be closed starting Monday. The City of Courtenay says 1st Street from...
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