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Tour de Rock 2019 team raises more than $1.1 million for kids cancer research

Tour de Rock 2019 team raises more than $1.1 million for kids cancer research

Cops for Cancer team cycled 1,000 kilometres across Vancouver Island
Vacant building engulfed by flames on Denman Island

Vacant building engulfed by flames on Denman Island

Fanny Bay and Hornby Island departments sent trucks, firefighters to help
One person dead as fire ravages Merville apartment

One person dead as fire ravages Merville apartment

Tenants of the Hillview Apartments in Merville were evacuated Tuesday when the building caught fire.
Courtenay council adopts two master plans

Courtenay council adopts two master plans

Two sweeping community master plans were passed by Courtenay council Sept. 30, outlining a vision for the city’s multi-modal transportation, parks and recreation for years to come.
Trial date set for man charged with Hornby Island school fire

Trial date set for man charged with Hornby Island school fire

A trial date of Dec. 4 has been set for the man charged with arson in relation to a fire at the Hornby Island Community School.
Comox Valley RCMP ‘ticket’ lots of young people

Comox Valley RCMP ‘ticket’ lots of young people

Program encourages kids toward safe, healthy activities this summer
Courtenay residential care facility proposes to build affordable housing

Courtenay residential care facility proposes to build affordable housing

The Glacier View Lodge Society has a long-term vision to construct affordable, low-barrier housing at its 42-acre property on Back Road in Courtenay.
Vehicle flees scene after colliding with motorcycle in Courtenay

Vehicle flees scene after colliding with motorcycle in Courtenay

A vehicle that collided with a motorcycle left the scene of the collision, Friday at the intersection of 18th and Fitzgerald in Courtenay.
Temporary closures at Courtenay Riverway

Temporary closures at Courtenay Riverway

A section of the Courtenay Riverway trail at 31st Street will be closed from Tuesday, Oct. 15 – Friday, Oct. 18 for resurfacing. The closure will extend from the 31st Street entrance approximately 160 metres to the south to the first foot bridge on the path. Pedestrians will be detoured to the waterfront gravel trail, around the Crystal Shores complex.
No more warnings for Vancouver Islanders who leave out bear attractants

No more warnings for Vancouver Islanders who leave out bear attractants

Under the Wildlife Act of B.C. people are required to secure all wildlife attractants or face fines