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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...

New service model aims to improve seniors access to care

Island Health hopes to support Comox Valley seniors through a new service model. The model would allow nurse practitioners to support seniors waiting to be...

Comox’s Liam Mackenzie makes Vancouver Whitecaps first team debut

A Comox Valley native made his MLS debut for their hometown club over the weekend.  18-year-old Liam Mackenzie debuted for the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS...

Program sees students and unhoused people playing soccer together

Soccer games are bringing international students and unhoused people together in Courtenay. North Island College says some of their students play these games with unhoused...

Avalanche conditions reported as dangerous for Island & Coast

Avoid avalanche terrain today as conditions are dangerous for the Island and Coast. Avalanche Canada says for the alpine, treeline, and below treeline, the danger...

Island & Coast workers have low exposure to US exports

When it comes to exposure to US exports, Island and Coast workers are in the lower numbers. That comes from new dashboards made by the...

BC First Nations getting funding for clean-energy projects

12 First Nations are getting financial support for their clean-energy projects. The BC Government is investing $1.49 million to the Nations, with the money to...

Discussion event on healthcare set for Parksville in April

You can share what matters most to you in healthcare to the Island Health Board next month. On social media, Island Health announced a community...

Overlooked tidal swamps better than forests for storing carbon, study finds

New research shows that west coast tidal swamps are almost as important as Mexican coastal mangrove forests when it comes to storing carbon. The study...

Man caught with handguns has full sentence restored, after appeal

A Campbell River man caught at a storage facility with two loaded handguns will serve his full four-year sentence, after losing on appeal. In January,...

Sauna renovations completed at Comox Community Centre

The Comox Community Centre has new and improved saunas for their changing rooms.  The Town has announced renovations have been completed to the dry infrared...

BC Wildfire Service sees record number of applicants ahead of 2025 season 

The province says they’re getting ready for wildfire season, and with a record number of recruits they’re hopeful for a smooth season.  Last year, in...

Island First Nations benefit from new forestry funding

More than $2.3 million in funding is coming to Vancouver Island to help First Nations and forestry businesses. Federal natural resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced...

RV Half Marathon to see road closures for the first time Sunday

For the first time ever, roads will be closed for the Comox Valley RV Half Marathon this Sunday. The annual event is a half-marathon road-running...

Courtenay resident over $1.1 million richer following online slots win

A Courtenay man is headed for a vacation after a slot jackpot win while on PlayNow.com.  Michael Kramer was in his living room at home...

New initiative aims to help local businesses and lower waste

To help small businesses, the City of Courtenay has announced a new month-long initiative. Called Bring Your Own Cup, it aims to lower single-use items...

Island Health survey on button battery safety open to public

You can help children stay safe from button batteries by helping Island Health with a survey. Island Health and the BC Injury Research and Prevention...

Battle of the Breweries to return next weekend

The fifth annual Battle of the Breweries is set for Courtenay this weekend. This event sees craft breweries face off in curling games, where beer...

Young Duncan rider first Canadian to compete in national American equestrian competition

A young student from Duncan will be the first-ever Canadian to compete in a national American equestrian competition next month. Julie Wynne-Smith is a Grade...

New Indigenous Artwork presented to Cumberland council

New Indigenous artwork is featured in Cumberland council chambers. On Monday’s meeting, K’omoks First Nation Hegus Nicole Rempel presented a cedar panel art piece made...

Intersection of Beaufort Ave & Port Augusta St to close starting Monday

For two days, a Comox intersection will be closed due to road construction. That’s according to the Comox Valley Regional District, saying crews will be...

Sixth Street Active Transportation Bridge cost updated, takes next step towards construction

An updated cost for a bridge tailored for pedestrians and cyclists into Downtown Courtenay has been revealed.  At the March 12 Courtenay council meeting, council...

Rates at waste management centres going up April 1

Some fees at the waste management centres in the Comox Valley will be going up, starting April 1. One of the main changes will be...

Rural fire departments get $2.1 million to prepare for wildfire season

Fire departments in communities around Vancouver Island are getting additional funding from the province for training and new equipment. The funding is through the Community...
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