Local News

New MAiD advocacy group emerges in the Comox Valley

Website, online petition for Equal Access Committee

May 18, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

Courtenay says no for now to crosswalk on Back Road

There’s not enough evidence yet to warrant installing a crosswalk at Back Road and Tunner Drive.

May 18, 2017 4:30 AM Read more >

Saratoga Beach mosquitoes difficult to control

The Comox Valley Regional District won’t be starting a mosquito abatement program in the Saratoga Beach area.

May 18, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

New ferry sets sail from Comox

After a 50-day journey from a shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, the first of three new vessels coming into the BC Ferries fleet departed on its inaugural sailing from Comox en route to Powell River around 6:30 a.m Tuesday.

May 17, 2017 3:17 PM Read more >

Major seniors complex planned in Courtenay

A major seniors’ housing complex, Ocean Front Village, is being planned near the intersection of Cliffe Avenue and 29th Street.

May 17, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Courtenay residents protest medical clinic plan

Third Street residents aren’t happy about a proposed new medical clinic on their street.

May 16, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Snowbirds cancel performances for more practice

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have applied the brakes to their performing schedule and have cancelled six shows in their air show season.

May 16, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Salish Orca ready to set sail in B.C. waters

One of the three new Salish class vessels from BC Ferries will begin operations May 15

May 13, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

West Courtenay Grade 6 students moving to Lake Trail school

Grade 6 students at three west Courtenay elementary schools will be moved to Lake Trail middle school in September.

May 12, 2017 12:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: UBC economist says election result unlikely to shift after absentee ballots counted

Correction of BC Elections transcription error means neither NDP or BC Liberal likely to flip seats

May 12, 2017 8:03 AM Read more >