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Overdose advisory issued for Comox Valley, Campbell River

Resources available for people who use drugs

May 7, 2025 4:41 PM Read more >

BC Hydro testing public warning system on Puntledge River in mid-May

Crews will manually test each siren on May 13 and 14. During the tests, the sirens may engage for a few minutes

May 7, 2025 2:35 PM Read more >

Victoria supportive housing groups call for change after suspected homicide

A man was found dead in a unit of the Waterview Supportive Housing in April

May 7, 2025 12:57 PM Read more >

Students deliver Red Dress message on march through Island streets

More than 200 students participated in the Red Dress March to honour Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women

May 6, 2025 9:52 AM Read more >

Island police stop impaired driver of loaded commercial tractor trailer

Truck was impounded by Saanich Police, driver issued a 90-day roadside prohibition

May 6, 2025 9:10 AM Read more >

Fire quickly extinguished by the Courtenay Fire Department

The fire is believed to be human caused and suspicious

May 5, 2025 10:53 AM Read more >

RCMP seek witnesses and victims after assault in Courtenay

Comox Valley RCMP are seeking witnesses and potential victims following an assault reported on the 2700-block of Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay, on the afternoon of April 29, 2025.

May 5, 2025 7:54 AM Read more >

A history of the federal election on the North Island: 1948 to 1958

May 3, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

City hosting open house for Downtown Vitalization Local Area Plan

The Downtown Vitalization Local Area Plan will be shaped by feedback from public, interest-holder and K’ómoks First Nation engagement, design analysis, staff input and Council direction

May 2, 2025 11:33 AM Read more >

Danish tourist, 12, praised by VicPD after spotting replica gun in Victoria waters

Replica air gun recovered from water as Victoria Police highlight safety risks of lookalike firearms

May 2, 2025 11:20 AM Read more >