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Campbell River mayor claimed most in expenses in 2016; Victoria mayor highest paid

Campbell River mayor claimed most in expenses in 2016; Victoria mayor highest paid

How well did your mayor get paid compared to similar positions on the Island?
Fireworks cause brush fire off Comox Valley Parkway Sunday

Fireworks cause brush fire off Comox Valley Parkway Sunday

A report of fireworks discharged off the Comox Valley Parkway Sunday evening had members of the Courtenay Fire Department extinguishing a small brush fire near the city.
Man shot while golfing in Lantzville

Man shot while golfing in Lantzville

Nanaimo RCMP investigating after Ladysmith man struck by bullet on the course
UPDATED: NIC board to review paid parking issue

UPDATED: NIC board to review paid parking issue

Bowman: ‘Frankly, I think we were all surprised.’
Arrest made in Union Bay robbery

Arrest made in Union Bay robbery

After several days of investigation, the Comox Valley RCMP confirm an arrest has been made in relation to the robbery at the Union Bay Credit Union that occurred on Aug. 30.
Fifty-plus cats surrendered to Victoria BC SPCA from single home

Fifty-plus cats surrendered to Victoria BC SPCA from single home

It will cost tens of thousands to rehabilitate the animals
Wildfire smoke leads to weather alert on Vancouver Island

Wildfire smoke leads to weather alert on Vancouver Island

Environment Canada says these smoky conditions could remain until Wednesday.
Wildfire smoke leads to weather alert on Vancouver Island

Wildfire smoke leads to weather alert on Vancouver Island

Environment Canada says these smoky conditions could remain until Wednesday.
Small earthquake shakes West Coast of Vancouver Island

Small earthquake shakes West Coast of Vancouver Island

A magnitude 3.5 quake hit eight kilometres northeast of Ucluelet.
Courtenay NIC campus to review its parking policy

Courtenay NIC campus to review its parking policy

Island Health’s decision to remove pay parking has forced college’s hand