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Little movement as school strike starts

Little movement as school strike starts

Education Minister Peter Fassbender says teachers' union could be called on to pay benefits if school disruption continues
Courtenay receives gift of parkland from School District No. 71

Courtenay receives gift of parkland from School District No. 71

Garry oak woodland will be protected; park will be used as outdoor classroom
Courtenay casino staff surprise co-worker with cash

Courtenay casino staff surprise co-worker with cash

Online fundraising campaign brings in $6,000 to assist cancer-stricken associate

Comox residents can expect slight tax increase in 2014

Comox council approves 1.1 per cent increase in 2014 financial plan
1.4 million flu shots a B.C. record

1.4 million flu shots a B.C. record

The return of H1N1 and some severe cases involving younger people prompted a big increase in seasonal influenza vaccinations

RCMP seeking help for Sunday altercation

Man was beat up outside the Best Western Hotel in Courtenay

6.7 quake rattles off Vancouver Island

6.7 earthquake rattles area off northern Vancouver Island; no tsunami expected

Cumberland chooses South Sewer option

Treating leachate at potential South Sewer the only one listed as preferred by consultants that could benefit the Village of Cumberland

Thieves ruin family ski trip

A Victoria resident had thousands of dollars worth of belongings stolen from his truck that was parked off the base of Strathcona Parkway
Humpback whale no longer 'threatened' species

Humpback whale no longer 'threatened' species

Critics say federal move aids proposed oil pipeline projects by removing critical habitat protection