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New bylaw looks to build housing zone in Courtenay
A new bylaw aims to create a multi-unit residential housing zone in Courtenay to encourage housing development.The bylaw would amend older zoning, changing the...
Island dance duo in finale for Canada’s Got Talent
Island dance duo Funkanometry is in the finale this week for Canada’s Got Talent.Jacksun Fryer and Carlow Rush impressed the judges last week so...
BC Hydro survey shows most don’t know what to do with downed line
Most families in BC don’t know what to do if they find a downed or damaged power line, new research shows.BC Hydro recently conducted...
Comox’s five-year financial plan officially adopted
As of this week, Comox’s five-year financial plan has officially been adopted.In a release, the Town says the 2024-2028 financial plan will see a...
Comox Fire Rescue to unveil new fire truck in Late-May
Comox Fire Rescue will be unveiling a new fire truck to the public later this month.According to the Town of Comox, it is a...
New grant program offers financial relief for NIC nursing students
North Island College nursing students can get some financial relief from a new provincial grant program.Students in the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)...
Comox Valley RCMP looking for missing teenager
Comox Valley RCMP are asking for your help in finding a missing teenager.Police say they are looking for 16-year-old Aidan Forrest, who is described...
Applications open for French-language service funding in B.C.
Starting this month, you can apply for French-language services funding throughout B.C.The provincial government says they will provide $250,000 to initiatives that aim to...
Free shuttle to be offered for Comox Air Show next Saturday
You can enjoy next weekend’s Comox Air Show without worrying about parking by taking a new, free shuttle.In a release, BC Transit and the...
Aurora Borealis puts on rare light show for Vancouver Island, more on the way
If you didn't see the Northern Lights last night, you will likely get another chance tonight during the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than...
Small quake measured off Island’s west coast early Friday morning
Another small earthquake was detected off the West Coast of Vancouver Island early this morning, one week after a similar quake in the same...
Annual warning system test along Puntledge River next week
BC Hydro is warning people in advance of annual public warning system tests happening next week along the Puntledge River.The tests are planned from...
Two new administrators appointed for Comox Valley Schools
Comox Valley schools have two new top administrators to help the district focus on inclusivity and excellence.Lelaina Jules is the new District Vice-Principal of...
Northern Lights may illuminate Vancouver Island tonight
A spectacular Northern Lights show may be visible tonight from Vancouver Island.Several geo-magnetic eruptions from the Sun are scheduled to strike the earth today...
Salmon hatcheries in BC do little to help struggling wild stocks, review shows
After decades in operation there’s still no solid proof BC salmon hatcheries help rebuild wild stocks.That’s from a series of studies done last year...
Phone booths in cellular ‘dead’ zone north of Campbell River will be removed
Two iconic pay phones between Campbell River and Sayward are being removed, but Telus says they will be replaced with something better.With cellular coverage...
Healthy Watersheds Give Us High Quality Drinking Water
The Comox Valley Regional District wants people to know more about where their water comes from and what can affect its quantity and quality.Later...
Premier says No Evidence Sensitive Information Taken in Cybersecurity Incidents
BC Premier David Eby says it does not appear sensitive information has taken from provincial government computers by hackers.The premier issued a statement early...
Therapist encourages talking successes for this Mental Health Week
A licensed therapist wants people to talk about mental health successes for this year’s Mental Health week.Mental health week is a yearly event that...
Forest minister hails recent NAFTA ruling as good news for lumber exporters
BC’s forests minister is hopeful a recent North American Free Trade Agreement ruling will bring good news for BC lumber producers.The dispute over Canada’s...
Investigation concludes into fatal float plane crash on North Island
The Transportation Safety Board has released a report into a North Island float plane crash last year that killed the pilot and one passenger.On...
ICBC announces $110 rebate for drivers across B.C.
ICBC has officially announced a new, $110 rebate to drivers throughout B.C.The province says the rebate would be used to help stabilize rates for...
CVRD to enforce dog leashing this spring and summer
Dog leashing will be enforced this spring and summer throughout parks and trails in the Comox Valley.The Comox Valley Regional District says while leashing...
Dyke Road Park’s parking and viewing area to close for construction
Starting later this month, the Comox Valley Regional District will completely rebuild Dyke Road Park.The work is part of the Dyke Road Park revitalization...
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