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Canada goose found with arrow in rear on path to recovery at MARS

Canada goose found with arrow in rear on path to recovery at MARS

Wilson, the Canada goose, is healing with a seagull and two other wild geese that visit his enclosure daily at MARS
Every second counts: Marine rescue team keeps watchful eye on Island waters

Every second counts: Marine rescue team keeps watchful eye on Island waters

The team of 42 professionally trained volunteers provides 24/7 year-round marine emergency response
Reckless driving stop leads Victoria police to man with suspected gang ties

Reckless driving stop leads Victoria police to man with suspected gang ties

The driver was first reported after speeding and driving recklessly into oncoming traffic in Saanich 
Courtenay air quality getting better thanks to local initiatives, report says

Courtenay air quality getting better thanks to local initiatives, report says

Downward trend in the levels of particulate matter in Courtenay’s air since 2019
Courtenay adopts a Strategic Cultural Plan

Courtenay adopts a Strategic Cultural Plan

The aim is to to strengthen arts, culture and heritage in the community
Courtenay awards 6th Street Bridge contract despite price increase

Courtenay awards 6th Street Bridge contract despite price increase

The 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge will be a four-metre wide crossing over the Courtenay River, from the bottom of 6th Street to Simms Millennium Park
Someone in Courtenay woke up $100k richer

Someone in Courtenay woke up $100k richer

Lotto 649 posted the winning numbers on March 17
Increased Tipping Fees coming to CSWM Facilities

Increased Tipping Fees coming to CSWM Facilities

These increases will maintain a stable tax rate over the next three years, while also supporting operational needs of the CSWM service
On board: Navigating the choppy waters of B.C.'s herring fishery

On board: Navigating the choppy waters of B.C.'s herring fishery

Black Press Media climbs aboard commercial fishboat to explore decades-long battle over Salish Sea roe harvest
Comox Valley’s School Cycling Program wins award at HUB Cycling Annual Bike Awards

Comox Valley’s School Cycling Program wins award at HUB Cycling Annual Bike Awards

This is the first time the award has gone to a school outside the Metro Vancouver area