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Cumberland Freeman passes away at age 90

A former freeman of the Village of Cumberland and Citizen of the Year — died Friday at the age of 90.

Mar 20, 2012 8:00 PM Read more >

19 Wing Comox firefighter crowned Crashed Ice world champion

Kyle Croxall knew the championship was not in the bag. He was glad his skates were.

Mar 20, 2012 7:00 PM Read more >

Comox Valley teen hoping to be next Miss Teen Canada World

Somer McNeil wants to become Miss Teen Canada World — and she's looking for community support to help her do that.

Mar 20, 2012 6:00 PM Read more >

Backcountry travellers warned about Vancouver Island avalanche threat

The danger of travelling into the backcountry has increased, with a high to considerable avalanche rating on Vancouver Island.

Mar 20, 2012 5:00 PM Read more >

Admission fee for elephant talk in Courtenay will fund anti-poaching efforts

You can go on an overseas journey to help elephants without leaving the Comox Valley.

Mar 20, 2012 3:00 PM Read more >

Fields store in Comox to close

Fields, a major Western Canada retailer that sells discount items, is closing its operation in the fall.

Mar 20, 2012 2:00 PM Read more >

Regional hospital taxes continue to rise to pay for new hospitals

The Comox-Strathcona Regional Hospital District (CSRHD) has adopted a 2012 budget of $19.9 million.

Mar 20, 2012 2:00 PM Read more >

Fun with flowers

Debbie Etherington, floral manager at the Courtenay Quality Foods store, promotes its flowers.

Mar 20, 2012 10:00 AM Read more >

Gliders continue to practise over Comox Valley

Look up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Yes, it's a plane — and a glider, too.

Mar 20, 2012 9:00 AM Read more >

Victoria addresses concerns of elderly drivers

Drivers on the far side of 80 who fail a computerized test will now be offered a road test before they have to surrender their licence.

Mar 20, 2012 9:00 AM Read more >