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Cocaine and cash left at local business, Port Hardy RCMP want to talk to owner

Cocaine and cash left at local business, Port Hardy RCMP want to talk to owner

The owner appears to have accidently left four ounces of cocaine and over $20,000 by mistake.
BC Ferries cuts back service, closes Pacific Buffet to avoid spread of illness

BC Ferries cuts back service, closes Pacific Buffet to avoid spread of illness

Sailings to still run on odd hours as usual
Home near Campbell River destroyed by fire

Home near Campbell River destroyed by fire

Second structure saved
New cases of COVID-19 restricted to Vancouver Health Region

New cases of COVID-19 restricted to Vancouver Health Region

Health officials announced Friday that 11 new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified, bringing the total number of cases to 64 in B.C. All of the new cases are in the Vancouver ̨ÍåMMÂãÁÄÊÒ Health Region. One person has died in North Vancouver.
Vancouver Island ‘coffee group’ wins $1-million 6/49 prize

Vancouver Island ‘coffee group’ wins $1-million 6/49 prize

Seven retirees who meet weekly for coffee will share windfall from Tuesday night’s draw
CVRD directors support Kus-Kus-Sum celebration event

CVRD directors support Kus-Kus-Sum celebration event

At the Electoral Areas Services Committee meeting March 9, regional district directors approved a recommended $6,000 to support a celebration event for the restoration of Kus-Kus-Sum. The May 30 event will celebrate the spiritual and cultural importance of the derelict sawmill site next to the 17th Street Bridge in Courtenay.
Data from community counts support British Coumbians experiencing homelessness

Data from community counts support British Coumbians experiencing homelessness

The Comox Valley and other B.C. areas conducted community counts Wednesday in an effort to better understand issues to help municipalities and organizations support people experiencing homelessness.
Wrong Bus proprietor envisions service on Denman Island

Wrong Bus proprietor envisions service on Denman Island

Keith Porteous hopes to provide a shuttle service on Denman Island and a ferry link for Hornby Island travellers with a vehicle called the Wrong Bus.
Courtenay-Alberni MP re-introduces bill to create National Cycling Strategy

Courtenay-Alberni MP re-introduces bill to create National Cycling Strategy

Courtenay-Alberni NDP MP Gord Johns has re-introduced a bill to create a National Cycling Strategy in Canada.
Lotto 6/49 produces another area millionaire

Lotto 6/49 produces another area millionaire

For the second time in as many weeks, a major lottery prize has been won on Vancouver Island