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Snowmobiler rescued from Mount Washington after injury

Comox Valley Search and Rescue helped rescue an injured snowmobiler Saturday afternoon from the back side of Mount Washington. Search and Rescue volunteers were called...

BC resident wins family Taylor Swift tickets from Courtenay raffle

One lucky family will get to see Taylor Swift live after winning a raffle from a Courtenay organization. Earlier this month, Lake Trail Community Education...

Winter storms raising avalanche risks in coastal backcountry

The latest storm is making avalanche conditions in the coastal backcountry a danger to avoid this weekend. Avalanche Canada started seasonal forecasts this week, and...

Annual mayor tree lighting event to close part of Comox Avenue Friday

Holiday festivities will close a part of Downtown Courtenay Friday.  One block of Comox Avenue will be closed to traffic from Port Augusta Street to...

How did it get here? Mystery surrounds flightless east-coast quail sightings on Island

A Comox Valley wildlife photographer didn’t have to go far to get what might be the first evidence of a rare east coast bird...

Another windstorm forecasted to hit Vancouver Island Friday

Fresh off the heels of the bomb cyclone storm Tuesday night, another windstorm is expected to make landfall soon.  A less intense fall storm is...

Transit Elf to surprise riders for Transit Rider Appreciation Day in the Comox Valley

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will thank transit users in the Comox Valley.  The CVRD announced November 29, 2024, is Transit Rider Appreciation Day...

Plane flipped over by windstorm at Courtenay Airpark

Today’s windstorm caused a plane to flip over at Courtenay Airpark. That’s according to Airpark president Ray Henault, saying he got word of the incident...

Inquest jury recommends more ERT officers for Vancouver Island

A coroner's inquest into the death of a man at the ferry terminal in Departure Bay is calling for more advanced care paramedics and...

UPDATE: Over 67,000 Island customers still without power, says BC Hydro

UPDATE: Nearly 13,000 customers have regained power on Vancouver Island, according to BC Hydro. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ While the Sunshine Coast has some outages, Vancouver Island still has...

BC Hydro crews face challenges restoring power, some schools forced to close

BC Hydro crews continue to repair damaged power lines and restore service to areas affected by Tuesday night's windstorm. This morning the utility reported about...

BC Hydro warns power outages caused by windstorm may last overnight

BC Hydro crews are struggling to restore power after tens of thousands of people on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast were plunged into...

Powerful winds forecast for Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast tonight

The brunt of tonight’s windstorm is expected to begin hitting communities on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine coast in the next few hours. Environment and...

Aircraft overshoots runway Monday at Courtenay Airpark

An airplane overran the runway of Courtenay Airpark this week. According to Airpark President Ray Henault, the incident happened on Monday at around 10:30 a.m.,...

Town of Comox urging residents to be prepared for windstorm coming this week

The town of Comox wants people to be safe and ready for a storm projected to make landfall on Tuesday on Vancouver Island.  A bomb...

Vancouver Island municipalities meet to help reduce construction waste 

Over 150 industry professionals took part in the inaugural Business Material Exchange Program (BMEx) Challenge to build partnerships to help reduce construction waste on...

President and vice president chosen for healthcare foundation

A new board president and vice president have been elected to the Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation. The foundation made this announcement on Wednesday, saying that...

‘Bomb cyclone’ storm headed to BC coast, hits Tuesday

A big storm is brewing in the Pacific Ocean, and it could bring what’s called a bomb cyclone to the coast of Vancouver Island. That's...

Winter program registration opens Monday

You can register your kids for winter programs in the Comox Valley starting Monday. The City of Courtenay says on November 18, winter program registration...

Nanaimo nurse suspended for unauthorized access of patient records

A nurse in Nanaimo received a week-long suspension this week after improperly accessing patient records. The BC College of Nurses and Midwives announced the decision...

WestJet paying out $12.5 million in class-action settlement over baggage fees

If you paid to check your bags on a WestJet flight on certain dates prior to 2019, you may be eligible for part of...

Single-lane alternating traffic to be in Comox Road early December

Be ready for road delays, as single-lane alternating traffic will be in place on Comox Road in early December. In a construction notice, the Comox...

Wildlife rescue society taking steps to protect rescued birds from avian flu

BC’s chief veterinarian is warning clinics to take extra steps to prevent spreading avian flu, but an Island wildlife rescue centre is already ahead...

Strike vote scheduled Monday for CN Rail workers

Unionized railway workers with CN are holding a strike vote on Monday, which could impact shipping and economies across Canada. Unifor national president Lana Payne...
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