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VIDEO: Orcas surface in Comox

VIDEO: Orcas surface in Comox

Beach-goers in Comox were treated to a surprise on a sunny fall day as a pod of orcas passed through shallow waters Thursday afternoon.
Fish Farm occupation continues

Fish Farm occupation continues

The protest has been ongoing since Aug. 25
Fire ban lifted on Vancouver Island

Fire ban lifted on Vancouver Island

Category 2, 3 fires allowed effective at noon Sept. 29
Kickers women, girls victorious again

Kickers women, girls victorious again

The home opener for the senior teams of the Comox Valley Kickers Rugby Club was a mixed affair on Saturday.
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.