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All runs open at Mount Washington

All runs open at Mount Washington

Ski hill operates 81 runs
Transportation plan does not include third bridge

Transportation plan does not include third bridge

Cost impacts would exceed benefits
UPDATED: Rain and wind warnings continue for Vancouver Island

UPDATED: Rain and wind warnings continue for Vancouver Island

Winter storm season on B.C.’s wild west coast with up to 100mm of rain falling across the Island
Fencing, signage installed at Stotan Falls

Fencing, signage installed at Stotan Falls

Sirens de-activated for time being
Comox Valley Regional District responds to legal challenge

Comox Valley Regional District responds to legal challenge

District says it’s been open, transparent
60,000 still without power; wind warning continues across Vancouver Island

60,000 still without power; wind warning continues across Vancouver Island

Winds expected to ease by Saturday afternoon and into overnight
Whale appears to have moved on

Whale appears to have moved on

The lone gray whale that was spotted in the Courtenay River on Wednesday, Dec. 19 appears to have moved on, according to Lifeforce Ocean Friends.
More than 90,000 remain without power on Vancouver Island

More than 90,000 remain without power on Vancouver Island

BC Hydro working around the clock in the wake of most severe windstorm in years
Aqua dam installed as precaution

Aqua dam installed as precaution

Seasonal storms are affecting the East Coast of Vancouver Island, and high tides are predicted to begin this weekend and last for several days. As a precaution, Courtenay Public Works Services will be deploying the aqua dam portable water-filled flood barrier in Lewis Park.
Kettle Campaign needs help

Kettle Campaign needs help

Comox Valley Salvation Army needs $90,000 before Christmas