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Time to protect B.C.鈥檚 unique glass sponge reefs, conservation group says

Climate change is a 鈥渟erious and immediate threat鈥� to the 9,000-year old sponges: study

Jul 9, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Courtenay development proposes expanded pub, condos

Courtenay council gave second reading Monday to a development application for a pub/condo proposal near the Air Park.

Jul 8, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Temporary traffic controller in place at Courtenay intersection

A vehicle accident at the Old Island Highway and Comox Road on the weekend severely damaged the traffic signal controller for the intersection. The controller was destroyed beyond repair.

Jul 8, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

North Island College president to retire next year

North Island College鈥檚 president and CEO has officially announced his plans to retire next spring.

Jul 8, 2020 8:30 AM Read more >

Courtenay council praises warming centre for service

The Connect Warming Centre will continue to operate at 685 Cliffe Ave. in downtown Courtenay until the end of September, as approved by council June 29.

Jul 7, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >

NIC launches virtual orientation sessions

New students encouraged to take part in virtual sessions, webinars, video tours starting this summer

Jul 7, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Dog rescued from bottom of well by Oyster River Fire Department

Mini the chihuahua mix fell more than 20 feet

Jul 6, 2020 11:10 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Search suspended for missing Vancouver Island hiker

Searchers scoured Strathcona Park near Gold River for experienced 65-year-old on 40-kilometre trek

Jul 6, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Cumberland keeps pushing for groundwater protection

Council will raise issue with Province again through Union of BC Municipalities

Jul 5, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Cumberland wants more done to stop drug deaths

Motions include writing Dr. Bonnie Henry, holding naloxone workshop

Jul 4, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >