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CF-18 Hornet fighter jets take to local skies

19 Wing Comox Wylie Henderson -
The aircraft are operating out of 19 Wing Comox while conducting simulated close-air-support missions near Comox, northwest of Campbell River and over the mainland near Mount Waddington.

Nomination period approaching for municipal elections

Elections Tyler Hay -
The nomination period for the October municipal election will open Sept. 1.

BC Hydro announces purchase of Island Generating facility in Campbell River

Energy & Utilities Wylie Henderson -
BC Hydro has announced it will purchase the Island Generation facility in Campbell River, signalling a significant investment toward supporting reliability for Vancouver Island and growing demand for electricity throughout the province.

Drought conditions persist on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 16.

Recent rainfall fails to dampen Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast drought concerns

Weather Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 9.

Coroners report 23 deaths on Vancouver Island through May due to drug toxicity

Health Wylie Henderson -
The report shows 23 people died from unregulated drug toxicity on Vancouver Island in May.

Campbell River racer eyes strong finish at Saratoga Speedway Northwest Sprint Tour

Sports Wylie Henderson -
Saratoga Speedway is hosting the Northwest Sprint Tour this weekend, and a local racer is joining the action.

North Island College announces new vice-president to begin in June

North Island College Wylie Henderson -
The college said Kelly Shopland will step into the role on June 22 after spending more than a decade as NIC’s executive director of Indigenous education.

Coroners report 31 suspected illicit drug overdose deaths on Vancouver Island through March

Health Wylie Henderson -
Updated data from the BC Coroners Service shows 31 deaths were reported on Vancouver Island through March due to suspected unregulated drug toxicity.

Vancouver Island snowpack at 27 per cent of normal

Weather My Comox Valley Now -
Data from the province’s latest snow survey and water supply bulletin shows Vancouver Island snowpacks are among the lowest in B.C. as of May 1.

Province expands early family-law support across Vancouver Island

Community Wylie Henderson -
More families on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will soon have expanded access to free legal support aimed at resolving disputes outside court.

Four Island and Coast communities to receive funding for FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations

Community My Comox Valley Now -
The B.C. government is providing funding to communities across the province to celebrate the “beautiful game.” 

Island Health welcoming applications for 2026 youth harm reduction award

Health Wylie Henderson -
The health authority said the award recognizes youth who are taking action to reduce harms from substances such as alcohol, nicotine or unregulated drugs through school projects, education or peer support.

North Island College adjusting programs, staffing amid revenue decline

North Island College Wylie Henderson -
North Island College said it is making program and staffing changes as it responds to financial pressures affecting post-secondary institutions across Canada.

Wounded Warriors 2026 B.C. run to arrive in Comox Valley Wednesday evening

Community Wylie Henderson -
The Wounded Warriors 2026 B.C. Run leaves Campbell River this morning as runners head to the Comox Valley.

NIC faculty warns program suspensions hurt North Island students

North Island College Wylie Henderson -
The president of the North Island College Faculty Association said Thursday's decision to suspend 15 programs is a devastating blow to post-secondary access for students in the North Island region.
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New lease on life for local seagull thanks to search and rescue

Search and Rescue
One of Comox Valley Search and Rescue’s most recent calls proves no call is too big, too small or too unusual for local crews.

BC Ferries commits to halving underwater noise by 2036

BC Ferries
BC Ferries has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada to reduce the risk of harming marine mammals.

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Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.