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Comox Airport readies itself for WestJet’s new low-cost carrier

Comox Airport readies itself for WestJet’s new low-cost carrier

With WestJet’s announcement Wednesday morning of their new ultra-low cost carrier Swoop, Comox Airport’s CEO says there is room for the business model across the country and on Vancouver Island.
Trash-O-Saurus Rex a frontrunner in Nanaimo’s garbage truck naming contest

Trash-O-Saurus Rex a frontrunner in Nanaimo’s garbage truck naming contest

City of Nanaimo announces 10 shortlisted entries
Courtenay firefighters heading to Mexico to assist peers

Courtenay firefighters heading to Mexico to assist peers

Last year, Comox paramedic Ryan Thorburn made a lasting impression on a group of firefighters near Puerto Vallarta, with the donation of an ambulance.
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.