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Vancouver Island and northern BC credit unions mull merger

Vancouver Island’s Coastal Community Credit Union is considering a merger with Integris, a credit union serving north-central BC. The two credit unions announced on April...

Some sunflower sea stars recovering after near-extinction, research shows

After nearly being wiped out by disease, sunflower sea stars are starting to bounce back, but only on some parts of the BC coast. A...

Real estate market holds steady amid the threat of tariffs, VIREB 

Real Estate on Vancouver Island is resilient and the board says it should remain that way even with the uncertainty of tariffs from the...

Daily harbour-to-harbour flights resume between Island communities and Vancouver

Harbour Air is resuming direct flights to downtown Vancouver for the spring, summer, and fall seasons. That includes direct connections for Comox and Tofino to...

Filberg Park handed Level 1 arboretum accreditation from ArbNet

Filberg Park has been recognized for achieving professional standards and management of tree-focused parks.  The park has been awarded level 1 arboretum accreditation by the...

New method found to match young cancer patients with the right drugs

A Canadian research team has developed a new way to quickly determine personalized treatments for young cancer patients. The team, led by researchers from the...

Construction firms and skilled trades workers honoured during April

April is Construction and Skilled Trades Month in BC. The month of recognition for more than 28,000 construction companies and over 250,000 workers starts with...

Comox Fire Rescue looking to upgrade current fire station

Comox Fire Rescue is beginning the process of looking to upgrade its existing fire station.  According to the Town of Comox’s council agenda for the...

Tofino reverses course on short-term rental restrictions

On the West Coast, Tofino has changed its mind about short-term rentals, and wants to relax the rules before tourism season takes off. Last year...

VIU’s president steps down ahead of scheduled mandate 

Vancouver Island University’s president has stepped down after six years of leadership and service to the community.   According to the university, Dr. Deborah Saucier made...

Innovative Island building projects nominated for awards

A host of innovative building projects and companies on Vancouver Island have been nominated for this year’s commercial building awards. They include Campbell River’s Rail...

Active Transportation Grants coming to several BC communities

Several communities will get help with expanding transportation infrastructure through new grants. The BC Government is investing $24 million to 53 active transporation infrastructure projects,...

Federal Conservative leader visits Vancouver Island on brief tour

Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was on a whirlwind tour of Vancouver Island today, stopping in several communities to support his Island candidates. His first...

Courtenay native selected to receive 2025 Vimy Pilgrimage Award

A student from Courtenay has been selected to visit Europe to learn more about the impact of the First World War.  Nico Jerome has been...

RCMP officers and staff across Vancouver Island receive King’s Coronation Medal 

RCMP officers were recognized for their service in their community and were presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medals in Duncan.  A total of...

Island population growth triggers ‘controversial’ election riding changes

This federal election will see recent changes to Island riding boundaries kick in, affecting voters in three different ridings. It’s resulted in some strange new...

Public asked to stay away from Puntledge River until Tuesday as river inflow increases

The public is being urged to steer clear of the Puntledge River over the next few days.  BC Hydro said beginning tonight they’ll be increasing...

Courtenay pub to pay $3K for letting intoxicated patron stay in pub

A Courtenay pub must now pay a $3,000 fine after letting an intoxicated person stay in the establishment. According to a ruling from the Liquor...

New orca calf sighted same day as death of man who saved its ancestor

The man who permanently stopped killer whale captures in the Pacific Northwest has been honoured by the birth of a new orca calf. The Pacific...

Clam-diggers fined for illegal harvest in Baynes Sound protected area

Two women have been fined nearly $10,000 for illegally harvesting shellfish in Baynes Sound last year.   Richmond resident Diosa Delacruz was fined $4,500 and...

National strategy will help end over-representation of Indigenous people in justice system

The BC First Nations Justice Council says the new national Indigenous Justice Strategy will help to address systemic discrimination and the over-representation of Indigenous...

Land donation recognized by CVRD

A recent donation of parkland has been recognized by the Comox Valley Regional District. Earlier this month, the district received 4.51 acres of land adjacent...

Workers to remove decaying tree from Filberg Park at the end of the week

The Town of Comox has announced a planned removal of a tree at Filberg Park.  A recent inspection revealed decay in the lower trunk of...

Fair Care Alliance demands action on political healthcare promises 

Healthcare is waiting to get a boost in all areas north of the Malahat, and two organizations say it’s time for the provincial government...
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