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Ancient clam gardens highly productive, SFU study finds (with video)

Researchers tested prehistoric rock terraces built by First Nations to grow shellfish

Mar 20, 2014 6:00 AM Read more >

Avalanche risk high in mountains

TheCanadian Avalanche Centre urges backcountry users to exercise caution in avalanche terrain.

Mar 19, 2014 6:00 PM Read more >

More dangerous-to-dogs hot dogs reported in Courtenay

Dog walkers and pet owners are asked to be extra vigilant near the Headquarters Road area.

Mar 19, 2014 4:00 PM Read more >

Youth need special guidance to find careers

Most people would agree the career world has changed significantly in the past decade.

Mar 19, 2014 4:00 PM Read more >

Boy awakes, family escapes Oyster River blaze

In the early-morning hours of March 17, fire crews from the Oyster River Fire Department doused a blaze on Fearon Road in Oyster River.

Mar 19, 2014 3:00 PM Read more >

Slight tax hike provisionally approved in Cumberland

Cumberland committee of the whole gave the nod Monday for a 1.86-per-cent municipal tax increase for 2014.

Mar 19, 2014 2:00 PM Read more >

New wrinkle in Courtenay campsite lawsuit

A judge has allowed two campsite residents to be added as defendants in a legal action filed by the City of Courtenay.

Mar 19, 2014 11:00 AM Read more >

L'Arche rezoning bid in Courtenay passes second reading

Courtenay council gave second reading to a zoning amendment to allow L'Arche Comox Valley to construct an outreach centre.

Mar 19, 2014 7:00 AM Read more >

Feedback about Cumberland school merger mostly positive

The public feedback about merging Cumberland's two schools into one campus will pick up when students are back from spring break.

Mar 19, 2014 6:00 AM Read more >

Oyster River family escapes blaze

Strong winds fuelled the blaze which gutted the interior of the home

Mar 18, 2014 7:00 PM Read more >