Local News

Candidates named for Hornby Island byelection

Position became vacant after the resignation of Tony Law

Feb 5, 2019 6:30 AM Read more >

Former longtime Port McNeill Mayor Gerry Furney has passed away

Furney, who was 85 years old, served as mayor for the Town of Port McNeill for 39 years.

Feb 4, 2019 2:03 PM Read more >

Island Health launches needle-awareness campaign

Encourages support of local needle-recovery efforts

Feb 4, 2019 9:30 AM Read more >

Overturned semi closes Inland Island Highway northbound at Jubilee

Detour in place via Jubilee Parkway and Highway 19A

Feb 1, 2019 9:59 AM Read more >

Overturned semi closes Inland Island Highway northbound at Campbell River

Detour in place via Jubilee Parkway and Highway 19A

Feb 1, 2019 9:59 AM Read more >

Staff, elected officials consider solid waste options

Landfilling remains cost-effective, says staff

Feb 1, 2019 1:30 AM Read more >

Snow might be on the horizon for most of the Island

Temperatures dip below freezing this weekend and into early next week that could lead to flurries

Jan 30, 2019 6:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island residents honoured with Medals of Good Citizenship

Award honours 鈥榚xceptional community leaders鈥�

Jan 30, 2019 4:45 PM Read more >

Courtenay explores options for regional recreation pass

Courtenay councillors have directed City staff to look into the options and implications of a regional recreation pass for the Comox Valley 鈥� something that many B.C. regions have in place. Victoria, for instance, offers one fee to access 12 facilities.

Jan 30, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >

Addictions treatment: barriers and doors on Vancouver Island

Parksville activist says process failing some; service providers explain why process required

Jan 30, 2019 12:02 PM Read more >