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Head-on collision Christmas Day in Courtenay

Head-on collision Christmas Day in Courtenay

A head-on collision happened near the intersection of Highway 19A and Smith Road on Christmas Day.
2020 Year In Review: January

2020 Year In Review: January

Record-breaking snowfall; COVID arrives in B.C.
Syrian family embraces surprise Christmas tree as symbol of their new home

Syrian family embraces surprise Christmas tree as symbol of their new home

Rotary club donates decorated tree to Al ̨ÍåMMÂãÁÄÊÒ family
Nanaimo man wanted following an alleged hours-long physical assault

Nanaimo man wanted following an alleged hours-long physical assault

Nanaimo RCMP issue press release asking for information on the whereabouts of Heath Handy
Dr. Bonnie Henry, long-term care staff get first doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Island Health

Dr. Bonnie Henry, long-term care staff get first doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Island Health

Dr. Bonnie Henry, long-term care staff received the vaccine Tuesday
Wind warning issued for north Vancouver Island, with 90 km/hr winds

Wind warning issued for north Vancouver Island, with 90 km/hr winds

Winds to ease to 40-60 km/hr in late afternoon, says Environment Canada
Cumberland council weighs COVID-19 funding priorities

Cumberland council weighs COVID-19 funding priorities

Some priorities for COVID-19 funds including improve IT and adapting work spaces
Support available to Comox Valley residents during holidays

Support available to Comox Valley residents during holidays

The holiday season often brings families together to share laughs, exchange gifts, and enjoy festive cheer. For some, however, the holiday season can bring stress, sadness and tension. This year, without doubt, has been a year with increased stress for everyone due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
High Puntledge River flows expected Friday night in Courtenay

High Puntledge River flows expected Friday night in Courtenay

BC Hydro is following a storm system that is hitting the watershed today (Friday) and tomorrow with some significant rains and higher freezing levels causing some snowmelt. Precipitation over these two days may be about 90 mm in the upper watershed.
Comox Valley student creates project addressing intolerance and bigotry in our community

Comox Valley student creates project addressing intolerance and bigotry in our community

Frustration due to a lack of acknowledgment that the problem exists was the catalyst for the project
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