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The provincial government has activated a state of emergency to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, calling on all levels of government to maintain critical supply lines and infrastructure. On Tuesday, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry activated her public health emergency authority.

Anyone who may have visited Ladysmith 7-Eleven between March 5 and March 11 is asked to call 811

鈥淲e recommend you delay your holidays until further notice.鈥�

19 Wing Comox is doing its part to curb the coronavirus pandemic by limiting access to personnel required for essential services.

It has also limited its operating hours and implemented special shopping hour for seniors

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns responded Wednesday to government鈥檚 announcement on financial aid for Canadians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement comes as many small businesses and workers struggle to pay bills as people practice social distancing to slow the spread of the virus.

Council cancels a committee meeting next week and waits for legal direction from Province

A Courtenay woman and her crew-mates competing in an ocean yacht race had been stranded in the Philippines when the event was put on hold March 15 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Rezoning, development permit bylaws still need to be adopted at future meeting

B.C. resident working with ocean conservation team to track trash on Soko Islands