Tag: death

Simms Park Concert cancelled following passing of beloved musician

Community Hussam Elghussein - June 21, 2025

Sunday’s Simms Park concert has been cancelled due to the passing of one of the performers. On Thursday, the City...

Woman dead following head-on collision

News My Comox Valley Now Staff - May 12, 2022

A woman is confirmed dead after a head-on collision on the Old Island Highway. The crash happened at around 4...

More support needed to decrease Fentanyl deaths

News Justin Goulet - December 4, 2017

The Province of British Columbia is stepping up support in an effort to slow the tide of deaths from...

136 people died in April due to illicit drug ODs, says Coroner

News Justin Goulet - May 31, 2017

The BC Coroners Service has released the latest statistics for illicit drug overdoses in April. 136 people died - almost...

Government increasing supports to reduce number of overdose deaths

News Justin Goulet - January 19, 2017

December was the deadliest month to date for overdose deaths in British Columbia. Numbers from the BC Coroners Service show...

Crash claims life of cyclist in Campbell River

News Jonathan Szekeres - May 1, 2014

On April 30th, 2014 just before 4:00 pm the Campbell River RCMP responded to a report of a collision...

Two dead after shooting in Nanaimo

News Jonathan Szekeres - April 30, 2014

2 people are dead and 2 remain in hospital after a shooting at Nanaimo's Western Forest Products mill. RCMP say...

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

Provincial August 8, 2025

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

BC Ferries August 8, 2025

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

Community August 8, 2025

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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Business August 8, 2025

Regular visitors to this website will have noticed some changes to the home page and other templates in recent days.

B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

Provincial August 7, 2025

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion.

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