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Scotch broom cleared Wednesday from road leading into CFB Comox

More than 100 military and civilian members of 19 Wing Comox cleared invasive Scotch broom Wednesday.

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Market Day monster

This boy was excited about being transformed into the Incredible Hulk during Market Day last Saturday in Cumberland.

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Raven underground coal mine application sent back to company

The provincial Environmental Assessment Office has rejected an initial application for the Raven underground coal mine proposal.

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May Queen crowned

Incoming May Queen Gillian Jones is escorted by Col. Jim Benninger, 19 Wing commander.

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Owners scrambling to find accommodation for homeless chickens

A fire at a poultry farm Tuesday was the latest in a series of unfortunate incidents on or near a stretch of Highway 19A north of Courtenay.

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Ruben returning to Comox Valley — because he can

An inspiration to many Comox Valley students will return in June — this time to help students fundraise for a huge I Can project.

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All things Scottish

The 18th annual Comox Valley Highland Games Saturday in Lewis Park featured caber-tossing.

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19 Wing copter crew helps to evacuate injured hiker in Fraser Valley

The crew of an RCAF Cormorant helicopter helped to evacuate an injured hiker early Monday morning in the Fraser Valley.

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North Island College now partner with UNBC

North Island students have better access to professional science careers, thanks to a new agreement with the University of Northern B.C.

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Art and Bloom

Sights like this — where artist Angela Kroeker appears oblivious to a wizard — are common at the Art and Bloom Festival.

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Cumberland students support mentally ill Eureka clients

The Comox Valley's Eureka Support Society will receive $5,000 to help support people with persistent mental illness.

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Empire Days Parade celebrates 125 years

Empire Days Parade celebrates 125 years in Cumberland.

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UPDATE: Twenty-seven medals for Beaufort Winery in Comox Valley

The Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery recently brought 27 medals home to the Comox Valley.

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Cormorant helicopter crew from Comox helps to rescue injured hiker

The crew of an RCAF Cormorant helicopter helped to evacuate an injured hiker from a location north of Chilliwack early Monday.

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Comox Valley nursing graduate feeling 'betrayed'

A Comox Valley nursing graduate is miffed at the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) over its New Graduate Transition Program.

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Military called in to aid in Comox Valley battle with invasive plant

Drivers using Ryan Road on May 22 are advised that 19 Wing Comox personnel will work along the road clearing Scotch broom.

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Comox Valley coal mine application unsuitable for environmental assessment

The provincial Environment Assessment Office (EAO) has decided not to accept a Raven coal mine application for detailed review.

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Third vehicular death recorded in Comox Valley in 10 days

Comox Valley emergency personnel attended their third fatal vehicle accident in 10 days early Friday morning.

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Gasoline prices leap at pumps in Comox Valley and elsewhere

As expected, fuel prices increased this week as the Victoria Day long weekend approached.

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Comox Valley students exposed to Kómoks culture

Some Comox Valley secondary students got a taste of K'ómoks First Nation culture during a recent event at the Big House.

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