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Harbour Air Moving Forward with Transition to Electric Engines
In the coming years Harbour Air will transform it's fleet of seaplanes to e-planes.
North America’s largest seaplane airline signed a Letter of Intent with...
No Charges in Death of Jared Lowndes in Campbell River
Prosecutors will not lay charges against any of the RCMP officers involved in the shooting death of Jared Lowndes in Campbell River nearly three...
BC Government Hits the Pause Button on Bill 12 for More Consultations
The BC Government says social media giants Meta, Snap, TikTok and X have agreed to work collaboratively with the province of the development of...
Be Aware of the Fire Risk from Lithium-ion Batteries
Comox Fire Rescue and the National Fire Protection Association are teaming up to raise awareness about the fire risk from lithium-ion batteries.  The batteries are...
Vancouver Island Lodge part of Next Great Save competition
A lodge on Vancouver Island is a part of this year’s Next Great Save competition.The Next Great Save is a project focused on empowering...
Early Screening for Reading Problems Helps Children in School and Later Life
The Executive Director of Dyslexia Canada, Alicia Smith, is applauding the BC government for introducing a screening program to identify children with learning difficulties...
Orca calf near Zeballos ate herring over weekend, surprising rescue team
The orca calf trapped in a lagoon near Zeballos began eating more food over the weekend.That comes from both the Department of Fisheries and...
CVRD looks for public feedback on climate strategy in new survey
The Comox Valley Regional District has launched a survey to gather your thoughts on a new climate change strategy.The district is developing the regional...
Construction project aims to upgrade sewers in Puntledge area
Sewer infrastructure in the Puntledge area will be getting upgrades.The city of Courtenay says a $4 million construction project is underway in the Puntledge...
Development in popular forest raises environmental concerns
New development in Courtenay is raising environmental concerns.Recently work began in a forested area behind Tin Town, connected to Cousins Park.The work will focus...
BC’s First Nations Health Authority wins national award
The health authority responsible for First Nations in BC has won an award for good governance.The First Nations Health Authority provides health and wellness...
Nearly $72 million invested for climate-action projects in B.C.
A new round of climate action funding encourages local governments to attempt larger projects.The province announced earlier this week that they will provide nearly...
Island Search and Rescue volunteer gets national honour for bravery
A Vancouver Island man has received the highest recognition in the country for bravery.Nick Rivers with Arrowsmith Search and Rescue received the Governor General’s...
Month-long water main flushing to start in Comox Monday
Starting Monday, the Town of Comox will be performing water main flushing for a month.The flushing is done to remove any sediment coming from...
Courtenay family doctor wins national award for community service
A local doctor has won a national award for his service to the Courtenay community.The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada is holding its...
BC Ferries to return to community engagement next month
Coastal communities will get to resume talks with BC Ferries members next month.The ferry line says Ferry Advisory Committees will restart engagement so they...
Local fire safety house officially renovated by firefighters
The oldest and most well-known ‘tiny home’ in the Valley has been renovated.The Comox Valley Fire Safety house has been around since 1988, helping...
Comox Valley RCMP issue warrant on man for criminal harassment
Comox Valley RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a man believed to be in the Valley.Police say the warrant is for 27-year-old Brandon...
Relocation efforts near Zeballos paused as orca calf ate food
Plans to relocate the orca calf near Zeballos have been paused because the calf ate some food.According to Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada...
Air traffic control workers’ union upset by move to hire ‘scabs’ if they strike
Talks between air traffic control workers and NAV Canada have broken down, and workers are now concerned they will be replaced by contractors if...
North Island College approves balanced budget, after pandemic struggles
North Island College finances are back in the black after several years of pandemic aftershocks.  The college’s Board of Governors approved the budget at...
Donation ensures historical photos, Indigenous language and culture recordings will be preserved
A century of audio and video recordings of coastal Indigenous language and culture will be preserved digitally, thanks to a donation to the Royal...
Alleged sex offender, financial irregularities prompt BC Ball Hockey Association suspension
The BC Ball Hockey Association has been suspended, after an alleged sex offender was identified on its board of directors.“The presence of an alleged...
Island officer says recognizing telecommunicators is important
A Vancouver Island RCMP officer says recognizing those who take 911 calls is extremely important.This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications week, a week...
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