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Annual Home and Garden tour returns to Cumberland June 27

An annual tour returns to Cumberland next weekend. 

Inaugural Jet Rocks the Park event to take place at Cumberland May Days

Three Vancouver Island bands will perform this weekend at the inaugural Jet Rocks the Park event. 

Coffee with a cop to start Tuesday in the Comox Valley

Community members will have a chance to speak with members of the Comox Valley RCMP this week. 

Fourth annual Comox Rotary drive-thru shredding day scheduled for May 2

Comox Valley residents will have a chance to get rid of old documents next month. 

LINC Centre displays new exterior mural created by youth artists

A new and vibrant look is now on display at the LINC Youth Centre & Indoor Skatepark. 

Special CVRD board meeting scheduled Thursday for community grant applications

The Comox Valley Regional District board has scheduled a special meeting for Thursday, August 14th, to discuss community grant applications.  

Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died. 

Parts of Vancouver Island on tsunami watch 

Update as of July 29 at 6:32 p.m. from Environment and Climate Change Canada, strong localized currents are expected,...

Sports Centre 50th anniversary celebration scheduled for September 6

Comox Valley community members are invited to celebrate one of its distinct facilities for its anniversary.

Public engagement being sought after to help redesign Harmston Park

The City of Courtenay wants to transform Harmston Park into a more dynamic community hub.

Vancouver Island man receives Order of Merit award from Hockey Canada 

A Duncan local who is devoted to positive relationships and navigating life’s hurdles has been recognized with an award from Hockey Canada.

B.C. sees flux in job applications from international health workers 

Within the past two months, British Columbia has received close to 780 job applications from qualified health professionals in...

Unexpected loss in funding leads local society to launch emergency fundraiser

Following a sudden loss in core funding from two of their biggest funders, the Lake Trail Community Education Society (LTCES) is looking to the community for urgent support.

Vancouver Island real estate prices continue to climb in uncertain market

Home sales on Vancouver Island were up 18 per cent in June compared to the same time last year and active listings were up one per cent.

BC SPCA sending reminder about dog harnesses after puppy suffers significant wounds

After a puppy was surrendered to the BC SPCA in the qathet Regional District with serious lacerations, a reminder is being sent about the potential harms of a tight dog harness.

GoFundMe started for family of 17-year-old who died at Comox Lake Sunday

After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last weekend, friends are asking the community to rally behind the family of the 17-year-old who passed away.
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

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B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

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B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.