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CVRD encourages residents to register for emergency notifications

The Comox Valley Regional District is encouraging its residents to register for emergency notifications in support of emergency preparedness...

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...

Being Prepared for an Emergency

On the heels of last week's Great BC ShakeOut, emergency coordinators are reminding residents about the importance of being...

Get Set for the ShakeOut

This morning marks the annual Great BC ShakeOut. At 10:19 AM, millions of people worldwide will practice how to "drop,...

Exercise Sweeper preps crews for an emergency

Emergency program coordinators from all over the Island, the Sunshine Coast and even Washington are taking part in a...

Comox Fire offering emergency prep and CPR courses

Firefighters in the Comox Valley want your to be prepared in case of an emergency. Comox Fire is hosting free...

Comox Fire offering emergency prep courses

Emergency preparedness courses are being offered by the Comox Fire Department. Fire Chief Gord Schreiner says the department will be...

Being prepared for an emergency

Emergency preparedness staff are urging people to review their emergency plan. Shaun Koopman with the Strathcona Emergency Program says the...
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British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

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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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