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Lighting the night

Emergency response officials assess a blazing pile of stumps and brush cleared off the Lannan Forest near Crown Isle.

Sep 11, 2012 5:00 AM Read more >

Strathcona Park wildfire still creating smoke

Smoke from the largest wildfire burning on Vancouver Island created smoky skies from Parksville to Port Hardy.

Sep 11, 2012 5:00 AM Read more >

WEB EXTRA: 19 Wing search and rescue technicians evacuate ill sailor

A sailor with a suspected illness was hoisted from a 180-foot commercial fishing vessel by an RCAF Search and Rescue crew.

Sep 11, 2012 5:00 AM Read more >

Fire doused quickly

An early-morning blaze Monday at the entrance to the Old School Centre on Denman Island was promptly put out.

Sep 10, 2012 2:00 PM Read more >

Proposed Comox development referred to planning committee

A new development on McDonald Road was referred to the Town of Comox's Advisory Planning Commission.

Sep 9, 2012 7:00 PM Read more >

St. Joe's shows appreciation to staff, volunteers

The latest appreciation day, dubbed Gelato Day and held Thursday, featured live music from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria

Sep 9, 2012 5:00 PM Read more >

Who loves owls — SFU student from Comox Valley

Her plan has gone to the birds, but Laramie Ferguson said it is exactly what she had in mind.

Sep 8, 2012 9:00 AM Read more >

Finance committee visiting Courtenay on Oct. 17

The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services will visit Courtenay on Oct. 17, it announced Friday.

Sep 7, 2012 10:00 AM Read more >

Three days this year for Dance de Rock fundraiser in Courtenay

No matter age or experience, it's almost time to dig out the dancing shoes for a weekend of swing, two step, cha cha and more.

Sep 7, 2012 9:00 AM Read more >

Smokey skies from Wolf River fire

Smoke from the largest wildfire burning on Vancouver Island is creating smoky skies from Parksville to Port Hardy.

Sep 7, 2012 8:00 AM Read more >