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Island RCMP calls transition to Next Generation 9-1-1

The B.C. RCMP is moving to a new emergency communications system, with the transition replacing aging infrastructure to meet a federal mandate.

B.C. special investigators on scene after three found dead in Maple Ridge

B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating an incident in Maple Ridge that left three people dead Wednesday night.

RCMP reminding drivers to check driving renewals, noticing upward trend

If you are not sure if your driver's licence or insurance is up to date, you should have a...

Trailers, wooden structure damaged in early morning fire at North Island College

A wooden roof structure will need a fair bit of repair and some portable classrooms are badly damaged after...

More police to be on roads during month of May

More police will be on the roads in May to do dangerous driving enforcement. RCMP say it’s High-Risk Driving Month...

IIO investigating death of man in Courtenay

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) is investigating an incident that resulted in the death of a man. BC...

Comox Valley RCMP ‘Boost and Bust’ initiative to continue in 2022

Preventing shoplifting will be a focus of the Comox Valley RCMP’s bike unit for another year. Police said in a...

Local mom warns parents after child is approached by stranger offering candy

COURTENAY, B.C. – A Comox Valley mother is warning parents to teach their kids street smarts after a scary...

No danger to public in Sunday morning police incident

COURTENAY, B.C. – The Comox Valley RCMP was called to Anna Place in Courtenay to assist a distressed male...

East-end Courtenay home taped off after police incident

UPDATE: The Comox Valley RCMP have confirmed that shots were fired in the incident. The gunfire damaged a nearby...

RCMP investigating vandalism at Comox private school

COMOX, B.C.- Mounties in the Comox Valley are investigating numerous incidents of mischief at the Phil & Jennie Gaglardi...

Armed robbery at Courtenay gas station

COURTENAY, B.C.- The Comox Valley RCMP is investigating an afternoon armed robbery at the Shell gas station at 157...

Comox Valley high schools closed for the day, under advice from RCMP

COMOX VALLEY, B.C.- All three high schools in the Comox Valley have been shut down today, under the advice...

RCMP nab drug traffickers

COURTENAY, B.C.- The Comox Valley RCMP's Drug Section arrested four individuals in relation to drug trafficking on January 9th,...

Son charged in mother’s death to appear in court this week

SALT SPRING ISLAND, B.C.- A 22 year old is set to appear in court this week to face a...

Police investigating armed robbery of Courtenay gas station

COURTENAY, B.C.- The Husky Gas Station in the 2300 block of Cliffe Avenue was the scene of an armed...
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B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

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

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 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

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

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.