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Report reveals widespread violations by fish processing facilities

Report reveals widespread violations by fish processing facilities

Most effluent-discharging plants in the province “out of compliance with their permit”
Apartment fire in Courtenay

Apartment fire in Courtenay

Courtenay Fire Rescue responded to an apartment fire at the Tides at 119 20th at Cliffe Avenue, next to the Air Park, Sunday around 10:30 a.m.
Blight on Robson Bight?

Blight on Robson Bight?

The Big Read: Green movement worried old-growth logging threatens legendary orca rubbing beaches
Temporary, 4-way stop helps during construction

Temporary, 4-way stop helps during construction

A temporary, four-way stop at Sixth and Fitzgerald is helping pedestrians and motorists during construction of the Fifth Street Complete Street Pilot Project in Courtenay.
City of Courtenay hosting open house to discuss retail cannabis direction

City of Courtenay hosting open house to discuss retail cannabis direction

City looking for input from residents regarding retail guidelines
Federal government not protecting wild salmon: Blaney

Federal government not protecting wild salmon: Blaney

North Island-Powell River MP says government must be “held accountable”
Island Health issues warning to shellfish self-harvesters

Island Health issues warning to shellfish self-harvesters

‘Seizures, unstable blood pressure, paralysis, difficulty breathing, coma or death may occur’
VIDEO: Accident caught on Vancouver Island RCMP dashcam

VIDEO: Accident caught on Vancouver Island RCMP dashcam

‘This momentary lapse of attention nearly had dire consequences for all involved’
Amalgamation fails in North Cowichan and Duncan

Amalgamation fails in North Cowichan and Duncan

North Cowichan says yes, but Duncan says no
Taxing Vancouver Island

Taxing Vancouver Island

Big Read: find out which communities are paying the lowest and highest taxes on Vancouver Island