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CVSAR activated twice Tuesday, urging safety ahead of long weekend

Two callouts this week to the Comox Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) team have them preaching safety ahead of the BC Day long weekend. 

New app boosts tourism on the North Island

Outdoor enthusiasts now have an app to help guide them around North Island trails. Tourism Vancouver Island North has released...

Ground SAR offers long weekend hiking safety tips

Ground Search and Rescue is reminding people to be careful if you're venturing into the back country or heading...

SAR reminding hikers to be prepared

Ground Search crews are reminding hikers to be prepared before heading out. A hiker from Victoria is recovering after spending...

Safe hiking during Fall season

Ground Search and Rescue is reminding hikers to be prepared now that we're into fall hiking season. Volunteer Daryl Beck...
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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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