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Comox Valley’s community swan back in rehab

The swan seeks shelter. Its left leg is exposed awkwardly. Photo by Ella Smiley.

The wild swan that has endeared itself to an entire community is…

by Terry Farrell
updated 2h ago

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Helicopters fly past the Tremont Creek wildfire as it burns on the mountains above Ashcroft, B.C., on Friday, July 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Alberta bike gangs battle in Cranbrook

by Barry Coulter

2 mins ago

Children’s backpacks and shoes are seen at a daycare in Langley, B.C., on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. The governments of Canada and Alberta have signed an agreement on an extension to the Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Alberta renews child-care deal with Ottawa; prolongs talks about $10 a day program

by The Canadian Press

updated 3h ago

What’s in a name? Cointreau maker sues Canopy Growth over similar-sounding drink

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True Tranquility: Exploring legendary Haida Gwaii

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Michael Woods, of Canada, competes in the men’s cycling road race at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Oyama, Japan. (Tim de Waele/Pool Photo via AP)

Tokyo Olympics Roundup: Woods comes close to winning medal for Canada

by The Canadian Press

4h ago

The Tremont Creek wildfire burns on the mountains above Ashcroft, B.C., on Friday, July 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Wildfire report author says heat dome highlights need for new plans in wildfire fight

by The Canadian Press

4h ago

A menstrual cup and tampon, shown are just two of the options available to people who menstruate. (Pixabay)

‘The need is so high’: B.C.’s period poverty crisis combatted by free-supply campaign

by Katya Slepian

updated 4h ago

Comox Valley Hospital Respiratory Therapists Lori Larson and Craig Dickson look forward to being able to help more patients when a new Pulmonary Function Testing Chamber can be purchased.

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Opportunity to breathe new life into hospital lung testing

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Richard and Linda Davis hug their grandchildren Miles and Linda Carnegie at their home in Winnipeg, Sunday, July 18, 2021. The couple were able to hug their grandchildren for the first time in fifteen months when Manitoba lifted some COVID-19 restrictions this weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

‘A light at the end of the tunnel’: Canadians hug loved ones in post-vaccine reunions

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh holds a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Singh says government must regulate online hate

A woman screams in frustration at Campbell River RCMP members during the procession. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: Family of slain Indigenous man confront RCMP in Campbell River

Iqaluit’s elders home remains closed more than two months after case of COVID-19

Nearly 2 1/2 months later, none of them has returned and the elders home remains closed

by The Canadian Press

3h ago

Construction of a nature-like fishway past the Big Bar landslide, March 2021. (B.C. government)

Salmon getting through B.C.’s Big Bar landslide, runs rebounding

Early Stuart sockeye run expected near average after low years

by Tom Fletcher

5h ago

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Comox Valley’s Beachcombers Academy offering summer preschool program

The Little Oysters Preschool at Beachcombers Academy is now offering a two-day…

by Black Press Submitted

There are still seats open for NIC Youth Academy summer camps. Including fun, engaging activities in the field of STEM, outdoor exploration, French language and much more. Photo supplied

Spaces still available for youth summer camps at Comox Valley’s North Island College

There is still time to sign up for NIC Youth Academy Summer…

by Black Press Submitted

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