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Comox search and rescue aircraft perform night rescue near Fort Nelson

An injured horseback rider is recovering at a Prince George hospital after being rescued in a remote area of Northeastern BC by search and rescue aircraft from Comox on Vancouver Island. Late Tuesday evening, the rider required emergency medical aid in the wilderness 185 km east of Fort Nelson. Unable to reach the area due to the rugged terrain and darkness, the RCMP called for assistance from the Royal Canadian Airforce. A CC-295 Kingfisher plane and a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter were dispatched from 19 Wing Comox.

Comox councillor enters B.C. Greens leadership race

Comox town councillor and family doctor Jonathan Kerr is in the running to be the next leader of the B.C. Greens. 

Five-foot-long boa constrictor snake captured north of Comox Thursday

A large reptile was on the loose and eventually captured by B.C. Conservation Service (COS) Officers yesterday.  A five-foot boa...

Grand opening of Bob’s Office exhibit held in Comox today

A newly transformed exhibit had its grand opening in Filberg Lodge today. Called Bob’s Office, it’s a room inside the...

Comox hosting Building Service Worker course with potential job opportunities upon completion

Residents in the Comox Valley looking for a new job will have the chance to earn one through a...

First flight to Kelowna took off this morning in Comox

History was made today, as the first flight from Comox to Kelowna officially flew this morning. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was...

Heavy traffic expected for Comox to Powell River ferry route Saturday

With the PRISMA festival underway, BC Ferries says you should expect heavy traffic this Saturday. The ferry-line says heavy traffic...

Comox to remove pine trees at community centre, avoid more damage to parking lot

There might be some disruptions in the Comox Community Centre’s parking lot this fall as five pine trees will...

Multiple exercises at 19 Wing to start next week

You might see an activity increase at 19 Wing for the rest of the month with multiple training exercises...

Comox mayor Russ Arnott receives Freedom of the Town

The Town of Comox is commemorating one of its mayors with the highest honour they can give. Comox council says...

Town of Comox celebrates more childcare spaces

Twenty-eight childcare spaces are welcomed to Comox through the Aspen Grove Children’s Centre. The new spaces, 16 for children 30...

Public tours of HMCS Brandon in Comox on Friday

Checking out a Royal Canadian Navy boat will be available to the public on Friday. The Canadian Armed Forces have...

Construction begins on dementia care home village in Comox

Construction is underway for a brand new dementia care home village in Comox. The village is being built through a...

Army, navy perform beach assaults at Air Force Beach in Comox

Canadian army and navy forces are training together at Air Force Beach during a week-long exercise. Around 350 Canadian Army...

Comox Valley mayors hope for change after extreme weather events

Mayors in the Comox Valley reflecting on Earth Day this year are hoping for more change after extreme weather...

Polar bear swim to go virtual for 2021

That bone-chilling swim that takes place every year will be going virtual this year. The Town of Comox announced Tuesday...
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B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

B.C. Ferries doubling saver fares when Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay becomes reservation only

Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay will change to reservation only in the fall, and BC Ferries is looking to make early bookings more affordable. 

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. 
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