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Court proceedings filed by Comox Valley Regional District against shipbreaking

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has filed a notice of civil claim in a bid to stop ship-breaking...

Island MP Speaks Out on Coastal Debris Cleanup

Gord Johns is continuing his fight to protect coastal waters one year after the Hanjin Seattle cargo ship spill. ...

Comox Boosting Town’s Recycling Program

Later this month, the Town of Comox will be teaming up with the Recycle BC program. Mayor Paul Ives says...

Be Conscious of What Fish You Buy

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Marine Stewardship Council is encouraging Canadians to consume traceable and sustainable seafoods. Professional...

BC Government ends Grizzly Bear trophy hunting

The trophy hunting of grizzlies will end later this year. Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and...

Change in weather on the way

A change in the weather pattern is on the way, bringing rain and clearing the smoke away from the...

Report cetacean sightings

A citizen science cetacean survey is taking place during the B.C. Day long weekend on the BC Coast. The...

British Columbians challenged to recycle old electronics

Residents are being reminded about the importance of properly recycling old electronics. Craig Wisehart, Executive Director of BC's Electronic Products...

Air quality advisory lifted

The air quality advisory for the Comox Valley has been lifted. Island Health and the Ministry of Environment have ended...

Environment Canada says more snow on the way

Environment Canada is calling for more snow for the BC Coast. Meteorologist Armel Castellan says the ridge of high pressure...

CVRD receives funding for Wood Stove Exchange Program

The Comox Valley Regional District is receiving funding for the 2017 Wood Stove Exchange program. The Provincial Wood Stove Exchange...

Get set for heavy rain

Residents in the Comox Valley are being advised of heavy rainfall in the region. Meteorologist Alyssa Charbonneau says the heaviest...
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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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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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