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Two students arrested after threat prompts closure of three Comox Valley schools

Two students arrested after threat prompts closure of three Comox Valley schools

School District 71 high schools shut down for the day Thursday, on advice from RCMP
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A brew fit for love

A brew fit for love

Love Potion is exactly what the doctor ordered.
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Deceased Mount Washington snowboarder identified

Deceased Mount Washington snowboarder identified

The snowboarder who was found unresponsive in a treed area on Mount Washington Monday, Jan. 22 has been identified through a crowdfunding page as Stewart Elhorn.
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Valley residents encouraged to prepare following early morning earthquake

Valley residents encouraged to prepare following early morning earthquake

Despite being a low-risk area for a tsunami, many residents of the Comox Valley awoke early Tuesday morning to text messages and social media alerts on their phones.
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BC Hydro advising public to stay away from the Puntledge River

BC Hydro advising public to stay away from the Puntledge River

Current water release from the Comox dam is about six times the normal flow rate.
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Snowboarder dies at Mount Washington

Snowboarder dies at Mount Washington

A male snowboarder found unresponsive in a treed area on Mount Washington has died.
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Vessel washed ashore in Campbell River during last night鈥檚 storm

Vessel washed ashore in Campbell River during last night鈥檚 storm

A vessel appears to have gotten loose and washed to shore on the Discovery Harbour Marina breakwater during last night鈥檚 storm.
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Major upgrades to Courtenay鈥檚 5th Street begin in the spring

Major upgrades to Courtenay鈥檚 5th Street begin in the spring

Learn more at upcoming open house
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Parksville MakerSpace members ride the rails

Parksville MakerSpace members ride the rails

New room added for model train enthusiasts; workshop set for Jan. 21
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WATCH: Giant waves smash Ucluelet鈥檚 Amphitrite Point

WATCH: Giant waves smash Ucluelet鈥檚 Amphitrite Point

Folks made their way to Ucluelet鈥檚 Amphitrite Point Lighthouse on Thursday, Jan. 18 to watch in awe as giant waves smashed into the coastline. The District of Ucluelet established a safe viewing area as much of the Wild Pacific Trail was flooded due to the large waves. Parks Canada also issued an extreme wave hazard advisory and the District of Tofino temporarily closed public beach access to Cox Bay, Chesterman (North and South), and Mackenzie Beaches.
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