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Search and Rescue preaching safety for Puntledge River tubers

News Justin Goulet - July 24, 2018

COURTENAY, B.C. – Tubing down the Puntledge River is one of the most popular summer activities the Comox Valley...

Ground SAR offers long weekend hiking safety tips

News Justin Goulet - May 21, 2017

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

Vanier student passes away during Explore Program trip

News Justin Goulet - March 16, 2017

A Comox Valley youth is dead after an outdoor excursion on Hornby Island. GP Vanier Grade 11 student Sara Manitoski...

SAR reminding hikers to be prepared

News Justin Goulet - February 1, 2017

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

Record number of calls for Search and Rescue in 2016

News Justin Goulet - January 10, 2017

Search and Rescue crews were kept very busy over the past 12 months. Comox Valley SAR President Paul Berry...

SAR crews have busy weekend

News Jonathan Szekeres - September 30, 2014

It was a very busy weekend for Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue crews, who were called out to...

SAR crews recover more personal belongings of missing Comox Valley hiker

News Jonathan Szekeres - July 17, 2014

Search and Rescue crews have discovered more personal belongings of missing Comox Valley hiker Sylvia Apps, but still no...

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Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

Provincial August 8, 2025

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

Provincial August 8, 2025

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

Provincial August 8, 2025

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

BC Ferries August 8, 2025

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

Community August 8, 2025

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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