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RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.

Public input being sought for CVRD’s 10-Year Tourism Strategic Framework

Public input will help shape the next decade of tourism in the Comox Valley through a new engagement process. 

Wesley Ridge becomes fire of note, showers forecast for area Wednesday

The Wesley Ridge wildfire on the north side of Cameron Lake now covers more that five-hundred hectares in size and has been classified as a Wildfire of Note. The fire is now estimated at 511 hectares. The Regional District of Nanaimo has also expanded the area covered by its evacuation alert.

Update: Wesley Ridge wildfire grows to nearly 500 hectares

The Wesley Ridge wildfire continues to grow and has reached nearly five-hundred hectares. The BC Wildfire Service estimates 494 hectares of forest has been burned since the fire was first noticed on July 31.

Mother and child killed by fallen tree at Cumberland Lake Park Thursday

A mother and her child were killed by a tree which fell at Cumberland Lake Park Thursday afternoon. 

Construction approved by Courtenay Council on new multi-use path on Lake Trail

A new pathway will soon make it safer for people to travel between two Comox Valley schools this fall. 

CVSAR activated twice Tuesday, urging safety ahead of long weekend

Two callouts this week to the Comox Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) team have them preaching safety ahead of the BC Day long weekend. 

Update: Out of control wildfire ignites near Cameron Lake

A wildfire near Cameron Lake is now out-of-control.

Increase in thefts from vehicles prompts warning from Comox Valley RCMP

Comox Valley residents are being warned to protect their belongings after an increase in thefts from parked vehicles since the beginning of the summer.

Cumberland water systems moving to Stage 2 restrictions August 1

Tighter restrictions are coming to the Cumberland water system at the end of the week.  The Village of Cumberland announced...

Residents in tsunami zones urged to prepare, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District 

A tsunami watch has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for several regions on the western and northern parts of Vancouver Island.

Parts of Vancouver Island on tsunami watch 

Update as of July 29 at 6:32 p.m. from Environment and Climate Change Canada, strong localized currents are expected,...

Back Road safety at Valley View Drive intersection starting in August

Construction will soon begin on Back Road to help make a key intersection safer.  Starting August 5, crews from the...

Heat warnings issued for many parts of B.C.

Heat warnings are in place for multiple parts of British Columbia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some regions.

Public engagement being sought after to help redesign Harmston Park

The City of Courtenay wants to transform Harmston Park into a more dynamic community hub.

Wildfire situation not as bad as 2023, BC Wildfire Service 

Since April the BC Wildfire Service says it has seen close to 750,000 hectares of land burned due to...
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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion. 

Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

The Town of Comox has been recognized for their work protecting bees, butterflies, and other insects. 

RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.

Officials in British Columbia warn wildfires in the northeast and southwest are expected to persist despite rain and cooler temperatures this week.
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