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Comox Valley RCMP boost presence near schools as class resumes

RCMP Wylie Henderson -
Police are reminding drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to slow down and stay alert, particularly during drop-off and pick-up times.

First bells of 2026-27 school year draw near

Education Wylie Henderson -
Students throughout Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast are returning for the 2026-27 school year Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Island Health offers back-to-school health tips as first bell draws near

Health Wylie Henderson -
“A healthy school year starts before the first bell rings,” said Island Health.

#TimeToStop campaign promoting safety in school zones through September

Community Nathan Maley -
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. 

Officials preaching safety as kids head back to school

News Justin Goulet -
Mounties are offering some safety tips as kids head back to school Tuesday. Comox Valley RCMP Constable Rob Gardner says...

Avoiding the back-to-school cold

News Justin Goulet -
The return of kids to classrooms also means the return of the annual back-to-school cold. Medical Health Officer Doctor Charmaine...

RCMP reminding drivers to use caution as kids return to school

News Justin Goulet -
Drivers are being reminded to use extra caution today. It's the first day of school. RCMP Constable Rob Gardner says...

Orientation Day at North Island College

News Justin Goulet -
It's orientation day for North Island College students. College spokesperson Christiana Wiens says events are being held at both the...

Number of students increases across province

News Justin Goulet -
Almost 529,000 students will be heading back to school across the province on Tuesday. BC's Minister of Education, Mike...

ICBC reminds drivers of on-road safety as kids head back to school

News Justin Goulet -
ICBC is reminding all road users to use extra caution in the coming days. Kids head back to school Tuesday....

Back to School Road Safety

News Justin Goulet -
The RCMP is reminding drivers to be extra cautious on their commute, starting next week. Comox Valley RCMP Constable Rob...

RCMP reminding of back to school safety

News Jonathan Szekeres -
The Comox Valley RCMP are asking both drivers and pedestrians to be safe out there, with school back in...

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