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Riske Creek ranchers go it alone in fight against dangerous wildfire

Riske Creek ranchers go it alone in fight against dangerous wildfire

Hanceville-Riske Creek fire crests ridge at Farwell Canyon Road

Jul 19, 2017 9:45 AM Read more >

Friends of Rails advocate multi-use trail

Friends of Rails advocate multi-use trail

A group advocating non-motorized use of the E&N railway foresees business and tourism opportunities if the 224 kilometre stretch from Victoria to Courtenay becomes a multi-use trail.

Jul 19, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

Firefighters and volunteers gather to welcome reurning Cache Creek residents

Firefighters and volunteers gather to welcome reurning Cache Creek residents

After 12 days of being evacuated, the village started to come back to life on July 18.

Jul 19, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

Enhanced screening measures in effect at Comox Valley Airport

Enhanced screening measures in effect at Comox Valley Airport

Travellers should be aware enhanced screening measures are in effect at Comox Valley Airport.

Jul 19, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Comox Valley regional district bans smoking in parks due to fire hazard

Comox Valley regional district bans smoking in parks due to fire hazard

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has implemented a smoking ban in its parks, effective July 17 due to dry conditions and some fire services resources moving off-island to aid in the BC interior fires.

Jul 19, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Courtenay urged to be more flexible on housing for frail seniors

Courtenay urged to be more flexible on housing for frail seniors

Courtenay should look into being more flexible and innovative when it comes to ensuring affordable housing for frail seniors.

Jul 19, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Pickleball, tennis dispute packs Courtenay council chambers

Pickleball, tennis dispute packs Courtenay council chambers

If it wasn’t exactly like the feudin’ Hatfields and McCoys, it was pretty darn close.

Jul 19, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Courtenay councillors debate in camera meeting policy

Courtenay councillors debate in camera meeting policy

So what exactly goes on in those “in camera” meetings at Courtenay council?

Jul 19, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

UNDER EVACUATION: Sleeping in cars and tents

UNDER EVACUATION: Sleeping in cars and tents

“People are being really generous and that’s the difference”

Jul 18, 2017 11:00 PM Read more >

One serious Caesar

One serious Caesar

Two Kelowna bartenders launch a new version of the Caesar

Jul 18, 2017 4:36 PM Read more >