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UPDATE: BC Ferries cancels 80 sailings amid wind storm

Stormy weather is to blame for cancellations between Tsawwassen, Swartz Bay, Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay

Dec 20, 2018 6:10 AM Read more >

Fundraising venture underway for Island girl injured in 2016 knife attack

Janelle Guyatt still enduring surgery to repair nerve damage two and a half years later

Dec 19, 2018 3:30 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Driver crashes into sheriff鈥檚 van while travelling into North Island village

The driver was looking to turn left into Port Alice when they cut off the sheriff鈥檚 van.

Dec 19, 2018 1:46 PM Read more >

Price at Vancouver Island pumps not expected to decrease until after Boxing Day

Closure of US pipeline, weather affected barges are factors in the fluctuating price

Dec 19, 2018 11:30 AM Read more >

More wind storms to hit Vancouver Island, expected to taper off for Christmas Day

Another special weather statement in effect for evening of Dec. 19

Dec 19, 2018 5:30 AM Read more >

Coalition tries to deal with homeless encampments

The Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness is appealing to the City of Courtenay for funds to increase its co-ordinator position to full-time. The idea is to enable a co-ordinated community response to homeless encampments that are cropping up and causing challenges for police and City staff.

Dec 18, 2018 3:30 PM Read more >

Imminent need for housing money: Blaney

North Island-Powell River MP concerned about short-term

Dec 18, 2018 11:30 AM Read more >

Descoteau鈥檚 mother, girlfriend reflect on tribulations of murder trial in Island city

Friends a strong support system in getting through testimony details

Dec 17, 2018 4:00 PM Read more >

Sinkhole patched on Fifth

Newly-opened road shows early deficiency

Dec 17, 2018 2:30 PM Read more >

Man exposes himself to woman waiting for bus in Campbell River

Police responded to a complaint that a male had exposed himself to a woman who was waiting for the bus on Friday morning at 11 a.m. in Campbell River.

Dec 17, 2018 1:30 AM Read more >