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Official numbers have been released for early voting turnout for ridings across the country.

Official numbers have been released for early voting turnout for ridings across the country.  After a record number of voters...

RCAF preparing for next 100 years with centennial next year

April 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and they are looking back at how...

Valley resident marks 50 years in Canada matching up to $25,000 for food bank

After migrating to Canada in the 1970s, valley resident Lucas Stiefvater is giving back to his adopted home by...

Red Dress Day commemorated by Comox Valley Aboriginal Head Start

This story may contain information that is difficult for many. A National Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available...

Courtenay man wins national roofing competition

VICORIA, B.C. – Eight of Canada’s best roofers and sheet metal workers gathered together in Victoria on Friday, July...

Local students successful at French language competition

SURREY, B.C. – Students from the Comox Valley are celebrating a successful trip to the mainland. Four students competed in...

Canadian association celebrates mental health

COMOX VALLEY, B.C. – The Canadian Mental Health Association is marking two special occasions this week. Not only is it...

Turn off the lights and celebrate Earth Hour

COMOX VALLEY, B.C. - Tonight marks the annual Earth Hour initiative. Residents across the world are invited to turn off...

Johns named NDP Critic for Veterans Affairs

OTTAWA, ON- Courtenay-Alberni's Member of Parliament has a new role within the NDP government. Gord Johns has been appointed the...

Liberals Shut Down MP’s Right to Housing Bill

Rachel Blaney’s bid to have housing declared a right has been defeated. The Liberal party has voted against the North...

Johns Criticizes Feds on Oceans Protection

The NDP Member of Parliament for Courtenay-Alberni says the federal government needs to establish a national strategy to combat...

No Big Lumber Deals Made in China or Japan

There are no promises and no announcements of signed M-O-U's as a result of the forestry trade mission to...

Feds Make Changes to EI Benefits

The Federal Government has made some changes to EI benefits. Parental benefits can now be drawn over a period...

Government announces task force on eliminating MSP premiums

The NDP government has put together a task force of experts on eliminating Medical Services Plan premiums. The goal...

IIOBC Seeking Witnesses in Qualicum Officer-Involved Shooting

The investigation continues into an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. On October 12th, RCMP responded to reports of a...

Large Scale Marine Exercise Underway Off of Salt Spring Island

A multi-agency on-water emergency preparedness exercise is taking place just off the Northeast coast of Salt Spring Island. Canadian...
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B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.

New lease on life for local seagull thanks to 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 has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada to reduce the risk of harming marine mammals.

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

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

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.