Late summer traffic surge prompts reminder to slow down, keep roadside workers safe
With the long weekend ahead and back-to-school routines starting next week, drivers are being urged to take extra care around roadside workers.Â
#TimeToStop campaign promoting safety in school zones through September
A new campaign hatched by a local politician aims to provide students with the space they need to get to and from school safely with classes set to begin in a few days.Â
Comox firefighters return home after 18 days battling Vancouver Island wildfires
After nearly three weeks of battling wildfires on Vancouver Island, Comox Fire Recue firefighters have returned home.Â
Community grant brings LTCES closer to fundraising goal
A new donation has brought the Lake Trail Community Education Society (LTCES) closer to closing a funding gap.Â
Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake
After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died.Â
NIWRC’s beloved white raven passes away
The staff of North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre at Parksville are mourning the loss of Blizzard, the Centre's white raven.
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 potential harms of a tight dog harness.
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 away.
BC SPCA wild animal rehabilitation program marks 60,000th patientÂ
The BC SPCA is celebrating its 60,000th patient going through its Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre.
Royal Canadian AirForce to fly over this Canada Day
Communities across Canada will get to see Air Force aircraft fly over on Canada Day.
Several Canada Day events announced across Island & Coast
Many events look to celebrate Canada Day across the Island and Coast.