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Group mobilizes to save Courtenay retirement home

Group mobilizes to save Courtenay retirement home

A local group is trying to prevent a low-income seniors housing facility from shutting its doors.
Red dresses hung for visual reminder of those missing and murdered

Red dresses hung for visual reminder of those missing and murdered

For one week, Lee Everson is hoping to see red.
Special lunch celebrates women’s equality

Special lunch celebrates women’s equality

An Oct. 18 Person’s Day lunch celebrates three milestones along the journey to equity for Canadian women. If you’re uncertain about when voting privileges became a legal right, when women were acknowledged as ‘persons’ in Canada, and what are persistent economic disparities, think about reducing your confusion by attending this event. After all, 2017 is the 150th year since Confederation.
Campbell Riverites have seen it all when it comes to distracted driving

Campbell Riverites have seen it all when it comes to distracted driving

Campbell River drivers share the worst cases of distracted driving they’ve ever seen
VIDEO: Emotional kick-off for sawmill site restoration project

VIDEO: Emotional kick-off for sawmill site restoration project

Official launch of Kus-kus-sum project draws a crowd, and thousands of dollars
VIDEO: Tour de Rock 2017 - Sandra Boyd rides through the North Island

VIDEO: Tour de Rock 2017 - Sandra Boyd rides through the North Island

The Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer, Tour de Rock team left Saturday morning from Victoria.
Upcoming South Island Highway lane closure in Courtenay

Upcoming South Island Highway lane closure in Courtenay

On Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m., the South Island Highway between Beachwood Road and Marriott Road will be reduced to single-lane alternating traffic for utility service installation.
Risk of whale and boater collisions remains high

Risk of whale and boater collisions remains high

“From may into October this is humpback central.”
Vancouver Island mayor looking to bring Amazon headquarters to B.C.

Vancouver Island mayor looking to bring Amazon headquarters to B.C.

New headquarters could bring up to 50,000 jobs and billions of dollars to the local economy
Baynes Sound Connector set to undergo main engine exchange maintenance

Baynes Sound Connector set to undergo main engine exchange maintenance

The Baynes Sound Connector serving the Buckley Bay-Denman Island route will be temporarily removed from service for four days for a main engine exchange and other routine tasks, according to BC Ferries.