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Staff shortage will close Courtenay outpatient lab temporarily

Health Care Tyler Hay -
The downtown Courtenay outpatient lab will be closed for a few days because of staff availability. 

Island Health still grappling with aftermath of global IT outage

Community Grant Warkentin -
IT departments around the world are still dealing with the aftermath of yesterday’s outage, which put “blue screen of...

Island Health urges precautions during heat warning

Community Hussam Elghussein -
As the hot weather continues to affect communities, Island Health is urging you to take precautions. Environment and Climate Change...

Island Health offers tips for safety when attending summer events

Community Hussam Elghussein -
With summer in full swing, Island Health has some tips for you to have fun and stay safe when...

City of Courtenay calls for help from Island Health to get more public washrooms available for 24-hours

Community Nathan Maley -
The City of Courtenay is trying to combat the ongoing battle with public defecation.   A motion was passed in...

Island Health to provide $50K to washroom sensor project

Community Hussam Elghussein -
A project focused on keeping people safe during the toxic drug crisis is getting a grant from Island Health. The...

Island Health unveils improved Indigenous health care system 

News Justin Baumgardner -
Island Health says they will be implementing a new voluntary Indigenous self-identity program (ISI) at all health facilities to...

UPDATE: 137 COVID cases linked to UVic cluster, 15 Omicron variant

News My Comox Valley Now Staff -
There are now 124 cases associated with the cluster at the university. The health authority says the cases are associated with people who attended an off-campus event.

Comox Valley school closes due to COVID-19, 4 others record exposures

News Justin Waddell -
An independent school in the Comox Valley has closed for a week because of COVID-19 while four others have...

Mediators named for Island Health’s electronics records system

News Justin Goulet -
VICTORIA, B.C.- Two mediators have been appointed to address the issues surrounding Island Health's IHealth system. Jane Morley and Jean...

Flu spreading along the coast

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C.- Flu season is here, according to Island Health. Dr. Paul Hasselback said they first noticed an outbreak in...

Air quality advisory lifted for Courtenay

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C.- The air quality advisory that was put in place amidst heavy fog last week has been lifted. The...

Opioid Training for Construction Workers

News Justin Goulet -
Members of the Vancouver Island Construction Association are being offered opioid awareness training. The Association has teamed up with Island...

Boil Water Notice Lifted

News Justin Goulet -
The Comox Valley Regional District and Island Health have lifted the boil water advisory that was put in place...

Boil Water Notice for Comox Valley Water System Users

News Justin Goulet -
The Comox Valley Regional District and Island Health have issued a boil water advisory for users of the Comox...

First Results Released From Island Health Radiology Review

News Justin Goulet -
Partial results from an Island Health radiology review that includes Campbell River are in. Back in April, the agency announced...
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Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

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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

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