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Duchess of dirt: Juneberries a feast for gardeners and birds alike

Duchess of dirt: Juneberries a feast for gardeners and birds alike

Japan mayor saved by nurse says female sumo ban irrelevant

Japan mayor saved by nurse says female sumo ban irrelevant

Maizuru Mayor Ryozo Tatami suffered a stroke at a sumo wrestling event and was given first aid by a female nurse who entered the male-only ring.
Canadian Eugenie Bouchard qualifies for main draw at Wimbledon

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard qualifies for main draw at Wimbledon

The Canadian upset No. 2 qualifying seed Mariana Duque-Marino of Colombia 6-3.
B.C. First Nation calls emergency meeting to discuss moose allocation

B.C. First Nation calls emergency meeting to discuss moose allocation

The Tsilhqot’in Nation will meet on July 10
R.J. Barrett emerges on Canada’s senior squad

R.J. Barrett emerges on Canada’s senior squad

Canada hosts the Dominican Republic on Friday in Toronto, then the U.S. Virgin Islands Monday in Ottawa.
Brazil and Switzerland advance at World Cup

Brazil and Switzerland advance at World Cup

Brazil ultimately topped a group the five-time World Cup winner was expected to win, sending Serbia and Costa Rica home
Valuable wood carving stolen from prominent Cowichan Valley carver

Valuable wood carving stolen from prominent Cowichan Valley carver

Thefts have become big problem for Tyler Cochrane
DCBIA elects three new board members

DCBIA elects three new board members

The Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association (DCBIA) elected three new board members at its recent AGM.
Comox Valley taxi driver applying for more licences

Comox Valley taxi driver applying for more licences

Some additional taxis could soon be coming to the Comox Valley.
Jury acquits Ontario homeowner in fatal shooting of unarmed Indigenous man

Jury acquits Ontario homeowner in fatal shooting of unarmed Indigenous man

Peter Khill, 28, admitted he shot Jon Styres but said he fired in self-defence, believing Styres was about to shoot him.