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YANA Ride 2017 far exceeds fundraising expectations

YANA Ride 2017 far exceeds fundraising expectations

More than $62,000 will go to support YANA programs.
Ladysmith runner creates giant minion design on local roads

Ladysmith runner creates giant minion design on local roads

Ladysmith’s Sean Sherstone tapped into his creative side during a morning run on Wednesday.
Overdose death spurs community event in Courtenay

Overdose death spurs community event in Courtenay

At just 26 years, Ryan Hedican died in April from a fentanyl overdose. He was into sports while growing up in Courtenay, but battled addiction for many years. He tried different avenues to overcome the disease, including the Last Door Recovery Society in the Lower Mainland, where he spent the last eight months of his life.
Win a pair of Comox Valley Exhibition tickets - on us!

Win a pair of Comox Valley Exhibition tickets - on us!

Any plans this weekend?
Critically injured slo-pitch player honoured at vigil in Courtenay

Critically injured slo-pitch player honoured at vigil in Courtenay

A large crowd gathered Monday evening, lining the perimeter of a ball field - some wearing team jerseys, some holding candles and others bowing their head in silence.
Bike thief seen on video, found after she rode stolen bike to RCMP office.

Bike thief seen on video, found after she rode stolen bike to RCMP office.

Owner discovered bike thief at police station with the bicycle.
Habitat for Humanity proposal receives second reading

Habitat for Humanity proposal receives second reading

Courtenay council gave second reading Monday to a bylaw amendment pertaining to a Habitat for Humanity multi-residential development at the corner of Lake Trail Road and Willemar Avenue, across from Lake Trail School. A total of 10 units, two with four bedrooms and eight with three bedrooms, are planned in four construction phases.
Major changes coming to BC Ferries

Major changes coming to BC Ferries

Passengers no longer allowed to remain on lower vehicle deck and complete smoking ban coming in 2018.
CVEX going to the dogs this weekend

CVEX going to the dogs this weekend

The Comox Valley Exhibition is going to the dogs.
Plane from Langley airport crashes in Sunshine Coast

Plane from Langley airport crashes in Sunshine Coast

Cessna failed to brake, RCMP said