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First bells of 2026-27 school year draw near

Students throughout Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast are returning for the 2026-27 school year Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds

A survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association finds most British Columbians have witnessed dangerous driving in school zones. 

International students needing host families as more travel to SD71

More international exchange students will be coming to the valley as pandemic restrictions ease, and more host families are...

Staggered restart announcements leaves schools, parents scrambling

Public schools across the province will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 4 as planned, however, not all children will be allowed back to class.

Tour de Rock 2019 Comox Valley Stops

Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock kicked off on Saturday with riders heading to Port Alice to begin their...

Winners of ethical sexual behaviour meme contest to be announced Friday

COMOX VALLEY, B.C. - School District 71 will be announcing the winners of a sexual education contest this Friday. Throughout...

Local students successful at French language competition

SURREY, B.C. – Students from the Comox Valley are celebrating a successful trip to the mainland. Four students competed in...

Parents invited to secondary education program review

COMOX VALLEY, B.C. - School District 71 is hosting a review session this evening for parents of students in...

School District 71 votes for two-week spring break

COURTENAY, B.C.- A decision has been made on the length of Spring Break by School District 71. SD71's Board of...

Robots go head-to-head at Highland this weekend

COMOX, B.C.- 49 teams from across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland will descend upon the Comox Valley this...

NIC and McDonald’s Create Business Degree Pathway

McDonald's Canada and North Island College are celebrating the launch of a first-of-its-kind agreement on Vancouver Island. The new...

NIC Discontinues Pay Parking at Comox Valley Campus

Parking will be free at North Island College starting on Sunday, October 1st. At its Board meeting on Thursday, the...

High School Trades Apprenticeship Programs Receive Funding

Vancouver Island and surrounding area school districts are set to receive $280,000 from the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to...

Cumberland introduces after-school skateboard program

The Village of Cumberland is introducing a new after-school skateboarding program for young students. The Village is teaming up...

Mounties investigating break-in at local school

RCMP is investigating after a theft and vandalism at a local school. Constable Rob Gardner says it was reported to...

High School Improv Team Fundraising to get to Major Competition

An improv team from a local high school has earned a spot at the Global Finals in this year's...
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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.