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VIDEO: Drivers taken to hospital, cars destroyed in parkway crash

VIDEO: Drivers taken to hospital, cars destroyed in parkway crash

Three vehicles were involved in the accident, which happened at about 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday
Hugh Hefner, Playboy magazine founder, dies at 91

Hugh Hefner, Playboy magazine founder, dies at 91

He founded the men’s magazine in 1953
Riptide holds open trials

Riptide holds open trials

The VIPL Marine Harvest Riptide is holding the first sessions for 2005-born soccer players for the 2018-2019 season. Open trials serve to support team trials that will see the squad selected by April 15. Trials provide each player an opportunity to play in front of Riptide coaches in an effort to be assessed. They also enable parents to learn more about the program.
Winter work stoppage prompts Site C layoffs

Winter work stoppage prompts Site C layoffs

BC Hydro says such fluctuations are normal, but work could continue into early winter
Comox Airport readies itself for WestJet’s new low-cost carrier

Comox Airport readies itself for WestJet’s new low-cost carrier

With WestJet’s announcement Wednesday morning of their new ultra-low cost carrier Swoop, Comox Airport’s CEO says there is room for the business model across the country and on Vancouver Island.
Trash-O-Saurus Rex a frontrunner in Nanaimo’s garbage truck naming contest

Trash-O-Saurus Rex a frontrunner in Nanaimo’s garbage truck naming contest

City of Nanaimo announces 10 shortlisted entries
Tai chi: more than a martial art

Tai chi: more than a martial art

Can’t remember if you are going up the stairs or going down? Balance a worry? Aging health concerns?
B.C. cities strengthen call for bigger role in marijuana legalization

B.C. cities strengthen call for bigger role in marijuana legalization

Convention delegates vote for more consultation and revenue sharing
Cumberland athletes excel at annual adventure race

Cumberland athletes excel at annual adventure race

The Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) returned to Cumberland Sept. 23 for its 18th season. Six hundred racers participated in the off-road multisport race, gathering on the shores of Comox Lake early Saturday morning to take on either the 50km Enduro Course or 30km Sport Course.
Former Olympian pleads not guilty to mutual fund fraud

Former Olympian pleads not guilty to mutual fund fraud

Harold Backer of Victoria will be going to trial, charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000.