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Fundraisers in place for Godfrey family

Fundraisers in place for Godfrey family

Young man critically injured at a Courtenay slo-pitch game
Hiker rescued Saturday from Strathcona Park

Hiker rescued Saturday from Strathcona Park

An 18-year-old hiker was rescued Saturday by Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue near Diver’s Lake following an injury to his foot.
Those lonely looking seal pups are likely not alone

Those lonely looking seal pups are likely not alone

Birthing season for seals is well underway and seal pups showing up on local shores appear to be abandoned, but most are not really alone.
Ladysmith medical marijuana firm issues recall over pesticides in product

Ladysmith medical marijuana firm issues recall over pesticides in product

A Ladysmith-based licensed producer of medical marijuana has voluntarily recalled product from last year after random tests found pesticides “below quantifiable limits,” according to Health Canada.
Rick Mercer reports from Vancouver Island

Rick Mercer reports from Vancouver Island

Rick Mercer has flocked to the Island.
Rick Mercer reports from Vancouver Island

Rick Mercer reports from Vancouver Island

Rick Mercer is currently nesting on the Island.
Gord Johns hears concerns while promoting cycling strategy across riding

Gord Johns hears concerns while promoting cycling strategy across riding

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns left West Coast towns today to head over the hump to continue spreading his message about his national cycling strategy and hear from his constituents as part of his “Ride the Riding” initiative.
Salvation Army volunteers assist fire relief efforts

Salvation Army volunteers assist fire relief efforts

Brent and Deborah Hobden have spent a good portion of their summer assisting victims of wildfires that have ravaged a number of communities around B.C. In July, they were part of a five-person team that spent five days in Merritt. Then in August, the couple spent eight days in Prince George.
Fire violation tickets issued in Cherry Creek

Fire violation tickets issued in Cherry Creek

Two separate open burns were reported last week in the Alberni Valley
UPDATE: Critically injured Comox Valley slo-pitch player remains in hospital

UPDATE: Critically injured Comox Valley slo-pitch player remains in hospital

Chris Godfrey, the Comox Valley slo-pitch player critically injuring during a game in Courtenay Saturday, remains in hospital in Victoria.