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FILE - In this Thursday, June 18, 2020 file photo, President Donald Trump looks at his phone during a roundtable with governors on the reopening of America's small businesses, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, Facebook parent Meta said in a blog post it is reinstating former President Trump’s personal account after two-year suspension following the Jan. 6 insurrection. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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FILE - Justin Roiland poses for a portrait to promote the television series "Rick and Morty" on day two of Comic-Con International, July 21, 2017, in San Diego. Roiland, who created the animated series “Rick and Morty” and provides the voices of the two title characters, is awaiting trial on charges of felony domestic violence against a former girlfriend. A criminal complaint obtained Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, by The Associated Press from prosecutors in Orange County, Calif., detailed the charges against him. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
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FILE - Justin Bieber attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York. Bieber’s publishing rights, copyright ownership and all rights to his entire music catalog are now under Hipgnois. The deal reportedly cost $200 million which is one of the biggest sales for a musician as young as Bieber, who is 28 years old. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
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FILE - Paris Hilton, left, and Carter Reum appear at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles on Nov. 6, 2021. Hilton has welcomed her first child, with her husband Reum. Hilton took to Instagram and posted a photo that shows the 41-year-old new mom holding her baby boy’s tiny hand. Details of the birth remain unclear and the heiress did not give any details or when her baby was born. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
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City crews are responding to an emergency water main repair on Cliffe Avenue at 14th Street in Courtenay. Scott Stanfield photo

Water main repair at Cliffe Avenue and 14th in Courtenay

City crews are responding to an emergency water main repair on Cliffe…

  • Dec 2, 2022
City crews are responding to an emergency water main repair on Cliffe Avenue at 14th Street in Courtenay. Scott Stanfield photo
Environment Canada has issued another snowfall warning for eastern and inland areas of Vancouver Island, with 5-15 centimetres forecast between Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3. (News Bulletin file photo)

Another snowfall warning issued for most of Vancouver Island

Environment Canada forecasts 5-15 centimetres starting in the afternoon Friday, Dec. 2

Environment Canada has issued another snowfall warning for eastern and inland areas of Vancouver Island, with 5-15 centimetres forecast between Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3. (News Bulletin file photo)
William Karl Paulsen, left, Sean Oliver Douglas Kendall and Kristopher Steven Smith are three of the four men charged after a joint forces operation related to drug trafficking on Vancouver Island. (Photos submitted)

Alleged drug traffickers on Vancouver Island with Hells Angels ties face ‘serious charges’

Drugs and guns seized following four-year investigation

William Karl Paulsen, left, Sean Oliver Douglas Kendall and Kristopher Steven Smith are three of the four men charged after a joint forces operation related to drug trafficking on Vancouver Island. (Photos submitted)
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FILE - Britney Spears arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," on July 22, 2019. A man once briefly married to Britney Spears was convicted Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, of aggravated trespassing and battery at the pop star’s June wedding. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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Sarah Polley arrives on the red carpet for “Women Talking,” at the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Toronto filmmakers Polley and Domee Shi are among the Canadians competing in the top categories at this year’s Academy Awards. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Pope Francis speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Vatican, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Francis acknowledged that Catholic bishops in some parts of the world support laws that criminalize homosexuality or discriminate against the LGBTQ community, and he himself referred to homosexuality in terms of "sin." But he attributed attitudes to culture backgrounds, and said bishops in particular need to undergo a process of change to recognize the dignity of everyone. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
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This week, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds announced their annual rotation of pilots for the team, and an Island-born pilot had a hard time jokingly saying goodbye to his position. Photo by Canadian Forces Snowbirds

Island-born Snowbirds pilot saying goodbye to the team in style

“It’s a tough transition and sometimes you have to drag (the pilots) out of the cockpit”

This week, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds announced their annual rotation of pilots for the team, and an Island-born pilot had a hard time jokingly saying goodbye to his position. Photo by Canadian Forces Snowbirds
Snow falling on Highway 1 at Malahat Summit in 2020.Winter driving conditions are on the way with snow and wind forecast for south, inland, east and north Vancouver Island from Tuesday morning through Wednesday (Nov. 30). (DriveBC/File)

Shift into winter: Snow, wind warnings issued for most of Vancouver Island

Work-related crashes are the leading cause of traumatic workplace deaths in the in B.C.

Snow falling on Highway 1 at Malahat Summit in 2020.Winter driving conditions are on the way with snow and wind forecast for south, inland, east and north Vancouver Island from Tuesday morning through Wednesday (Nov. 30). (DriveBC/File)
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement advising of snow in the forecast for most of Vancouver Island starting Tuesday, Nov. 29. (News Bulletin file photo)

Special weather statement in effect with snow expected on the Island this week

Environment Canada forecasts 15 centimetres in inland areas of Vancouver Island

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement advising of snow in the forecast for most of Vancouver Island starting Tuesday, Nov. 29. (News Bulletin file photo)
Symbolic photo of a community Substance Use Strategy for the Comox Valley. File photo

Comox Valley Substance Use Strategy moves into data analysis, recommendations

Never forget that 21 people in the Comox Valley died from toxic…

Symbolic photo of a community Substance Use Strategy for the Comox Valley. File photo
Larry Peterson, centre, chair of the Comox Valley branch of the Steelhead Society, presents a $1,000 cheque to Willi Wagner, left, president of the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association, and association conservation chair Wayne White to aid in the completion of a new hatchery on the association’s Comox Lake property. The hatchery will rear coho for the Trent and Puntledge rivers with major funding provided by the Pacific Salmon Foundation, and BC Hydro’s Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. Hundreds of volunteer hours from club members and many generous donations from local businesses made the hatchery dream a reality. Photo supplied

Steelhead Society donates $1,000 to hatchery completion in Comox Valley

The Comox Valley branch of the Steelhead Society has donated $1,000 to…

  • Nov 23, 2022
Larry Peterson, centre, chair of the Comox Valley branch of the Steelhead Society, presents a $1,000 cheque to Willi Wagner, left, president of the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association, and association conservation chair Wayne White to aid in the completion of a new hatchery on the association’s Comox Lake property. The hatchery will rear coho for the Trent and Puntledge rivers with major funding provided by the Pacific Salmon Foundation, and BC Hydro’s Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. Hundreds of volunteer hours from club members and many generous donations from local businesses made the hatchery dream a reality. Photo supplied
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Calls for police service drop in Courtenay

From January to September, calls for service in Courtenay dropped by 4.5…

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Photo of Comox Dam by Stephen Watson

Record low water inflows persist into Comox Lake Reservoir

The unprecedented delay in fall rains has been challenging as BC Hydro…

  • Nov 22, 2022
Photo of Comox Dam by Stephen Watson
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Living wage takes significant hike in Comox Valley

Food has become the second-highest cost in most B.C. communities

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Steven Dahnert with his grandson in 2020 before the Penticton Okanagan College instructor was killed in a head-on collision where a driver crossed into oncoming traffic on Highway 33 in Kelowna on Thanksgiving Day 2020. (Submitted)

Widow of Penticton man reacts to $2K fine levied against driver who killed her husband

Steve Dahnert’s family got a life sentence and the driver has a year to pay her fine, said wife

Steven Dahnert with his grandson in 2020 before the Penticton Okanagan College instructor was killed in a head-on collision where a driver crossed into oncoming traffic on Highway 33 in Kelowna on Thanksgiving Day 2020. (Submitted)
A partially filled ferry departs for Hornby Island, leaving vehicles behind at Denman’s Gravelly Bay terminal. File photo

Hornby Islanders plead case for new ferry to address ‘pathetically inadequate’ service

2,600-plus people signed petition for improved ferry service

A partially filled ferry departs for Hornby Island, leaving vehicles behind at Denman’s Gravelly Bay terminal. File photo
The Connect Warming Centre is to be renovated for the creation of a temporary 33-bed emergency shelter. File photo

Comox Valley directors approve funds to create 33-bed shelter

The Comox Valley Regional District board has approved a $75,000 allocation from…

The Connect Warming Centre is to be renovated for the creation of a temporary 33-bed emergency shelter. File photo
Stage 2 water restrictions will be removed once Comox Lake levels return to the seasonal norm. File photo

Comox Valley Water restrictions reduced to Stage 2

As a result of Puntledge River inflow levels set out by BC…

  • Nov 16, 2022
Stage 2 water restrictions will be removed once Comox Lake levels return to the seasonal norm. File photo
Comox Strathcona Waste Management wants feedback for solid waste management plan renewal. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror.

Feedback wanted on solid waste management plan

Comox Strathcona Waste Management wants to reduce amount going in to landfill

Comox Strathcona Waste Management wants feedback for solid waste management plan renewal. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror.
North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney speaks in the House of Commons on Nov. 14. Photo courtesy YouTube

North Island-Powell River MP calls for more protection against disinformation

Motion denied by House of Commons MPs

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney speaks in the House of Commons on Nov. 14. Photo courtesy YouTube
File photo of Cumberland landfill.

Solid waste management plan helps shape better future

Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) is launching a Solid Waste Management Plan…

  • Nov 14, 2022
File photo of Cumberland landfill.
The Comox Valley Pipe Band leads the procession at the Comox Remembrance Day service. Photo by Terry Farrell

PHOTOS: Remembrance Day services in the Comox Valley

Remembrance Day services were held throughout the Comox Valley on Nov. 11.…

The Comox Valley Pipe Band leads the procession at the Comox Remembrance Day service. Photo by Terry Farrell
File photo of Baynes Sound Connector leaving Denman Island en route to Buckley Bay.

Denman residents frustrated with winter ferry schedule

A longtime Denman Island resident says a winter ferry schedule has deprived…

File photo of Baynes Sound Connector leaving Denman Island en route to Buckley Bay.