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Strong winds to gust over Vancouver Island today

Strong winds to gust over Vancouver Island today

Environment Canada issues special weather statement
Union Bay takes next steps toward governance choice

Union Bay takes next steps toward governance choice

Virtual and in-person information sessions coming up Oct. 15 and 20
Documentary exposes youth sex trafficking in Greater Victoria

Documentary exposes youth sex trafficking in Greater Victoria

First edit set for release in January 2021
Someone breaks into Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Courtenay

Someone breaks into Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Courtenay

Value of damage and thefts at non-profit’s store is estimated at $3,000
Comox Valley distance ed lands almost a thousand new students

Comox Valley distance ed lands almost a thousand new students

International student visits down but students still signing up from all over for online ed
Courtenay-Comox candidates face off in online debate

Courtenay-Comox candidates face off in online debate

Issues at chamber event included seniors’ homes, economy, housing
Harvesting planned near popular Comox Valley trails

Harvesting planned near popular Comox Valley trails

An area near the Bevan Trail network slated for logging in the next few weeks has caused a groundswell of opposition, especially on the Friends of Bevan Trails Facebook page.
Federal NDP looks to criminalize domestic emotional abuse with new law

Federal NDP looks to criminalize domestic emotional abuse with new law

MP Randall Garrison introduces private member’s bill
COVID-19 case confirmed at Campbell River high school

COVID-19 case confirmed at Campbell River high school

Potential exposure at the school occurred Sept. 28
Vancouver Island MP’s proposal in support of veterans rejected by MPs in House of Commons

Vancouver Island MP’s proposal in support of veterans rejected by MPs in House of Commons

NDP MP and Veterans Critic Rachel Blaney had proposed that veterans be excused from CERB payments until they receive their disability benefits
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