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Thousands without power in B.C. amid high winds, storm surge warning issued

Metro Vancouver area could be hit with 70-kilometre-per-hour winds and gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour

Dec 14, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Comox Valley's E-bike program seeing 'great indicators' of success — program business manager

More needed, as Comox Valley has 'basically made no dent' in cycling/pedestrian mode share targets — CVRD staff

Dec 12, 2024 2:53 PM Read more >

Final Mars waterbomber will depart Port Alberni Wednesday, Dec. 11

Pilots Pete Killin and Todd Davis hope to fly by Harbour Quay after estimated 9:30 a.m. departure from Sproat Lake

Dec 11, 2024 8:08 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Search for missing man called off in Comox Valley

Wayne Jardine was reported missing on Dec. 9

Dec 10, 2024 9:20 AM Read more >

Cumberland’s Lake Park Society celebrates 10 years

The Society has set the bar for regenerative tourism

Dec 10, 2024 4:38 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria aquarium seeks public input to crown this year’s Salish Sea Idol

This year’s contenders include the bald eagle, humpback whale, salmon, and sea star

Dec 6, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

City of Courtenay to take part in public recreation barriers research

Langara College received $355,000 grant for research into public recreation barriers faced by diverse communities

Dec 6, 2024 4:22 AM Read more >

Last of the Martin Mars waterbombers makes first flight in 17 years

Philippine Mars lifts off briefly from Sproat Lake; final departure still a waiting game

Dec 6, 2024 4:03 AM Read more >

K'ómoks First Nation appoints Justice of the Peace, as part of new justice process

The K'ómoks First Nation appointed a new Justice of the Peace on Dec. 4 as they introduced their own justice process.

Dec 4, 2024 4:08 PM Read more >

‘Concealed’ romance between prosecutor, paralegal leads to Courtenay mistrial

Judge rules ‘egregious’ conduct means man convicted of sexual assault should get new trial

Dec 3, 2024 3:07 PM Read more >