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Tsunami advisory cancelled by Tsunami Warning System

The Tsunami Advisory issued yesterday evening by the US Tsunami Warning System for much of the BC Coast was cancelled Wednesday morning. The advisory followed an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia and covered most of the BC coast and the northern and western coasts of Vancouver Island, Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula.

Comox Valley Emergency Program recognizes volunteer’s dedication

The Comox Valley Emergency Program is recognizing one of its volunteers for his dedication after more than a decade...

SRD & CVRD join forces to teach emergency evacuation skills

The Strathcona Regional District is holding a workshop on community evacuation this weekend. It takes place at the Black...

New emergency notification system for Comox Valley residents

The Comox Valley Emergency Program is rolling out a new notification system to alert residents during major events. Program Coordinator...

Being prepared for an earthquake

A Seismologist says recent earthquakes off northern Vancouver Island are a good reminder to be prepared. A 5.7 magnitude quake...

New deal for North Island 911 Corporation

North Island 911 and the City of Campbell River have reached a new five-year agreement for dispatch services. North Island...

Emergency Program looking for volunteers

The Comox Valley Emergency Program is looking for volunteers. The program is holding an information session this evening for anyone...

Earthquake simulator in the Comox Valley

The Shake Zone Earthquake Simulator is coming to Courtenay tomorrow (Friday, June 3). The event is being put on by...

911 Awareness Week

Emergency Services are recognizing the important role of emergency dispatchers. It's Emergency Service Dispatchers and 911 Awareness Week. President of the...

Comox firefighters donate another AED

Comox firefighters donated another automatic external defibrillator, this time to the Comox Valley Emergency Plan's Emergency Operation Centre on...
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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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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

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