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Test your knowledge of B.C. news from 2017

Test your knowledge of B.C. news from 2017

How well do you know the events and news headlines of the past year?
2017 Comox Valley Year In Review: March

2017 Comox Valley Year In Review: March

The “fight” promised by Comox Valley Regional District Area B director Rod Nichol on behalf of his constituents, regarding the planned Comox No. 2 pump station, was front and centre in the news in March.
2017 Comox Valley Year In Review: February

2017 Comox Valley Year In Review: February

Two major court cases conclude; hospice issue arises
2017 Comox Valley Year In Review: January

2017 Comox Valley Year In Review: January

Ronna-Rae wins NDP candidacy; MusicFest headliners announced
67,000 homeowners get early-warning assessment notice

67,000 homeowners get early-warning assessment notice

These notices have been sent out to homes with an above-average increase in their 2018 assessment
Snow Day on Vancouver Island

Snow Day on Vancouver Island

Winter hit the Island early and hard on Tuesday
Environment Canada says snow in the forecast for Vancouver Island

Environment Canada says snow in the forecast for Vancouver Island

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for flurries and cold air throughout the next week
Bus stops on Lerwick Road in Courtenay relocated closer to the hospital

Bus stops on Lerwick Road in Courtenay relocated closer to the hospital

The City of Courtenay in consultation with the Comox Valley Regional District and BC Transit will be moving pre-existing bus stops located on both sides of the Lerwick Road from their current locations by Mission Road to Waters Place (see map).
Ladysmith woman who jumped from ferry meets rescuers

Ladysmith woman who jumped from ferry meets rescuers

A local artist who survived five hours in the frigid waters of the Salish Sea in late October and the rescuers who gave her a second chance at life were both struck with emotion as they met again in Ladysmith on Sunday.
BC Ferries adds extra sailings for Christmas

BC Ferries adds extra sailings for Christmas

More than 175 sailings are being added, including 130 between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island