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K’ómoks First Nation calls for tougher regulations on shipbreaking in Union Bay

Indigenous Wylie Henderson -
The First Nation is specifically pointing to a company it says has been fined more than $95,000 over six years for unsafe practices.

Federal NDP MPs touring Courtenay-Alberni riding for party’s caucus retreat

Municipal News Wylie Henderson -
The MP for Courtenay-Alberni is pleased to have his NDP counterparts in our neck of the woods for the federal party's caucus retreat.

Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation receiving federal funding to help seniors with dementia

Health Nathan Maley -
New funding from the Federal Government will help seniors living with dementia in the Comox Valley receive better care.

Get to know your local NDP candidate in the North Island-Powell River riding: Tanille Johnston, 

Elections Justin Baumgardner -
Who is Tanille?  “I’m born and raised in Campbell River, and a member of the WeWaiKai Nation,” she says.  “I am the...

Federal and provincial governments bind to help B-C farmers face climate change 

News Justin Baumgardner -
Many residents across British Columbia are still experiencing the impacts of record droughts, and wildfires, but the province says...

Johns named NDP Critic for Veterans Affairs

News Justin Goulet -
OTTAWA, ON- Courtenay-Alberni's Member of Parliament has a new role within the NDP government. Gord Johns has been appointed the...

More Money For Children And The Working Poor Promised By Feds

News Andrew Davis -
The Trudeau government is going to show the country its “sunny ways” later this afternoon when Federal Finance Minister Bill...

Feds announce program to deal with abandoned boats

News Justin Goulet -
The Federal government has unveiled a $6.85 million Abandoned Boats Program. It will provide grants over 5 years to...

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B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

Business
Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.

New lease on life for local seagull thanks to search and rescue

Search and Rescue
One of Comox Valley Search and Rescue’s most recent calls proves no call is too big, too small or too unusual for local crews.

BC Ferries commits to halving underwater noise by 2036

BC Ferries
BC Ferries has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada to reduce the risk of harming marine mammals.

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.