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Victoria supportive housing groups call for change after suspected homicide

Victoria supportive housing groups call for change after suspected homicide

A man was found dead in a unit of the Waterview Supportive Housing in April
Students deliver Red Dress message on march through Island streets

Students deliver Red Dress message on march through Island streets

More than 200 students participated in the Red Dress March to honour Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women
Island police stop impaired driver of loaded commercial tractor trailer

Island police stop impaired driver of loaded commercial tractor trailer

Truck was impounded by Saanich Police, driver issued a 90-day roadside prohibition
Fire quickly extinguished by the Courtenay Fire Department

Fire quickly extinguished by the Courtenay Fire Department

The fire is believed to be human caused and suspicious
RCMP seek witnesses and victims after assault in Courtenay

RCMP seek witnesses and victims after assault in Courtenay

Comox Valley RCMP are seeking witnesses and potential victims following an assault reported on the 2700-block of Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay, on the afternoon of April 29, 2025.
A history of the federal election on the North Island: 1948 to 1958

A history of the federal election on the North Island: 1948 to 1958

City hosting open house for Downtown Vitalization Local Area Plan

City hosting open house for Downtown Vitalization Local Area Plan

The Downtown Vitalization Local Area Plan will be shaped by feedback from public, interest-holder and K’ómoks First Nation engagement, design analysis, staff input and Council direction
Danish tourist, 12, praised by VicPD after spotting replica gun in Victoria waters

Danish tourist, 12, praised by VicPD after spotting replica gun in Victoria waters

Replica air gun recovered from water as Victoria Police highlight safety risks of lookalike firearms
Courtenay Fire Department looking for new recruits

Courtenay Fire Department looking for new recruits

Open house held June 5 from 6 until 8 p.m.
New funding supports fight against invasive plants in the Comox Valley

New funding supports fight against invasive plants in the Comox Valley

The Valley is receiving $14,000 to help fight invasive plants from its landscape