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Annual Comox mayor’s tree lighting set for Nov. 27

The Town of Comox is inviting residents to its annual downtown mayor's tree lighting on Friday, Nov. 27.

BC Conservation Officers investigating suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is investigating a suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola after one person was found dead, and a second still missing.

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.

RCMP offer ‘tricks’ to ‘treat’ yourself to a safe Halloween

Police across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast are reminding people to make safety part of their Halloween plans Saturday.

Cumberland eases water restrictions

Recent rainfall has allowed the Village of Cumberland to ease water restrictions to Stage 1.

CVRD seeking ferry authority nominees

The Comox Valley Regional District is seeking nominations for the B.C. Ferry Authority’s board of directors.

Oceanside RCMP investigating suspicious disappearance of Qualicum Beach woman

Oceanside RCMP are asking for the public’s help to locate an 18-year-old woman whose disappearance from Qualicum Beach is being treated as suspicious.

Sasquatch enthusiasts to gather at inaugural conference

This weekend, sasquatch enthusiasts will gather for the Vancouver Island Squatch Watch Conference Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.

Fundraiser launched for injured Comox boy

A fundraiser has been launched to help a Comox family after a boy suffered serious burns in an accident involving a wood stove.

Canadian Pacific Humpback Collaboration identifies dead whale found near Grace Islands

The Canadian Pacific Humpback Collaboration says it has identified a humpback whale found dead near the Grace Islands as a whale known as Notcho.

Vancouver Island dog rescuer dies in Ukraine

Jesse Adams, a Sooke animal rescuer who helped evacuate animals from communities threatened by the war in Ukraine, has died.

Courtenay resident survey returns Nov. 5

The City of Courtenay is preparing to launch its annual resident survey next month, asking people for their views on municipal services and community priorities.

BC ferries appoints new CEO, launches ‘revitalization review’

BC Ferries has removed Nicolas Jimenez as chief executive officer and appointed an interim replacement as it launches a review of ferry service.

Courtenay begins $6.6-million Braidwood Road upgrade

Infrastructure upgrades along Braidwood Road in Courtenay are underway, with preliminary work scheduled through Friday.

Josie Osborne re-elected in Mid Island-Pacific Rim, Will Cole-Hamilton wins Courtenay-Comox

Voters in Mid Island-Pacific Rim have given BC NDP candidate Josie Osborne a projected win in the provincial election.
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B.C. privacy watchdog investigating Crime Stoppers after data breach of online tip system

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Annual Comox mayor’s tree lighting set for Nov. 27

The Town of Comox is inviting residents to its annual downtown mayor's tree lighting on Friday, Nov. 27.

BC Conservation Officers investigating suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is investigating a suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola after one person was found dead, and a second still missing.

First Nations ask court to review Ottawa’s national-interest pipeline designation

Several First Nations are asking a Federal Court to review Ottawa’s decision to list the proposed new oil pipeline to B.C.’s coast as a “project of national interest.”