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

Search and Rescue Wylie Henderson -
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.

CVRD returning to Stage 3 water restrictions Thursday

Comox Valley Regional District Wylie Henderson -
The restrictions will apply to properties in the Town of Comox, City of Courtenay, K’ómoks First Nation and the Comox Valley Water Local Service Area, the regional district said.

CVRD moving to stage three water restrictions as of June 23

Comox Valley Regional District Nathan Maley -
Stricter watering restrictions are coming to the Comox Valley next week. 

UPDATE: Fallen tree removed from Courtenay Riverway bridge, bridge still closed

Community Hussam Elghussein -
A section of the Courtenay Riverway is closed because of a fallen tree.

Safety advisory issued for select Puntledge River areas

Community Hussam Elghussein -
Stay clear of some parts of the Puntledge River this week as BC Hydro will increase water flows. Hydro is...

Water flows to increase for fish migration in some Puntledge River areas

Community Hussam Elghussein -
BC Hydro will increase water flowing into the Puntledge River this week. Hydro says controlling the flows is a way...

Puntledge Road building fire found to be human caused

Community Hussam Elghussein -
A Saturday morning fire on a Puntledge Road building was caused by people. At 8:14 a.m. that day, four firefighters...

BC Hydro increasing Puntledge River inflow again, advising public to stay away

Community Nathan Maley -
More increased water levels are set to hit the Puntledge River this weekend.  BC Hydro said they’ll be doubling their...

$2 million donation being welcomed to protect property at Puntledge River

Community Nathan Maley -
Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is welcoming a large donation to protect a timber reservation in the Comox Valley.  The Old...

Recurring higher flow rates to start this week at Nymph Falls, Barber’s Hole

Uncategorized Justin Waddell -
BC Hydro is asking you to be careful at Nymph Falls and Barber’s Hole during the Chinook salmon migration. According...

Wedding party tubes down Puntledge River

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C. – Puntledge tubers may have encountered a party this weekend. A young couple tied the knot this weekend...

Puntledge flows to be reduced in light of extreme heat

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C. – The increased heat has lead to BC Hydro increasing flows along the Puntledge River system. Spokesperson Stephen...

Search and Rescue preaching safety for Puntledge River tubers

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

Hydro speeds up Puntledge flows for the weekend

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C. – Kayakers might want to hop in the waters of the Puntledge River this weekend. BC Hydro said...

High water spill from Comox dam extended to next week

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C.- Heavy amounts of precipitation over the last week has BC Hydro crews releasing high water volumes from...

Hydro Keeping Tabs on Rainfall

News Justin Goulet -
Heavy rainfall over the past few days caused levels to rise quite a bit in the Comox Lake reservoir....
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