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Group advocates non-motorized rail trail

The Friends of Rails to Trails Vancouver Island approached Cumberland council to support its vision to convert the E&N rail bed into a multi-use, non-motorized trail.

Chili and Denim postponed

The Comox Valley Child Development Association is campaigning to build an Autism Centre of Excellence
B.C. hospital system has been operating over capacity for five years

B.C. hospital system has been operating over capacity for five years

Statistics obtained by The News show system has been operating over 100% capacity since 2012
Feel Good Gala a win-win

Feel Good Gala a win-win

Do you like having fun and feeling good? Do you enjoy delicious food? If so, you may enjoy the Feel Good Gala on Saturday, June 3 at the beautifully renovated and decorated Native Sons Hall.
Wind storm cuts power for 15,000 on Vancouver Island

Wind storm cuts power for 15,000 on Vancouver Island

Tuesday’s wind storm had BC Hydro crews hard at work all over Vancouver Island
Comox cook into MasterChef Canada semifinals

Comox cook into MasterChef Canada semifinals

Thea VanHerwaarden has faced a lot of adversity in reaching the final three
Tough winter has MARS $20,000 over budget on new hospital

Tough winter has MARS $20,000 over budget on new hospital

The new MARS Wildlife Rescue hospital is finally ready to receive patients after a number of costly weather-related delays.
Spaceman lends a hand

Spaceman lends a hand

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee loaned his prized left arm last Thursday to the Komox Men’s Real Baseball League, pitching an inning apiece for two of the masters teams. One of the teams, appropriately, was the Expos — for whom Lee played in the latter part of his 14-year MLB career.
The streets were alive in Cumberland on Victoria Day weekend

The streets were alive in Cumberland on Victoria Day weekend

Dancers, entertainers, local dignitaries and organizations filled downtown Cumberland Monday during the annual Victoria Day parade on Dunsmuir Avenue.
Nanaimo RCMP believe it has found body of missing teenager Chang

Nanaimo RCMP believe it has found body of missing teenager Chang

The Nanaimo RCMP have recovered a body believed to be that of Makayla Chang.