Tag: COMOX VALLEY

CF-18 Hornet fighter jets take to local skies

The aircraft are operating out of 19 Wing Comox while conducting simulated close-air-support missions near Comox, northwest of Campbell River and over the mainland near Mount Waddington.

Port Hardy sets new April 19 temperature record, Comox ties previous mark

As temperatures warmed ahead of summer, two Vancouver Island communities set new benchmarks for daily high temperatures. 

Four Island and Coast communities to receive funding for FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations

The B.C. government is providing funding to communities across the province to celebrate the “beautiful game.” 

Island Health welcoming applications for 2026 youth harm reduction award

The health authority said the award recognizes youth who are taking action to reduce harms from substances such as alcohol, nicotine or unregulated drugs through school projects, education or peer support.

Coastal Flooding Statement active for parts of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Canada has issued a coastal flooding statement for B.C.’s south coast, affecting parts of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

Young farmers receive land matching support from province, Young Agrarians

Young farmers have received over 200 matches with landowners to make land access easier and strengthen food security. The matches...

Mount Washington to open this weekend

Mount Washington says the hill will be open Friday with all five carpets and the Eagle and Hawk chair lifts from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Young man reunited with lost cat after two-month absence

COURTENAY, B.C. – Following a string of apparent cat disappearances in the Comox Valley, a young boy has been...

More support needed to decrease Fentanyl deaths

The Province of British Columbia is stepping up support in an effort to slow the tide of deaths from...

VIDEO: Official Opening Ceremony of New Comox Valley Hospital

British Columbia Premier John Horgan was on hand for the official opening of the new North Island Hospital Comox...

Island teen raising funds for kids battling cancer

A Comox Valley youth is helping kids battle cancer. Brandon Reeder is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge, a...

Royal LePage Snow to Surf sees huge turnout

Another Royal LePage Snow to Surf Adventure Relay Race is in the books! This year marked the event's 35th...

Enhancement work to be done on parkades at new hospitals

Some extra work is needing to be done at the parkades at the new Comox Valley and Campbell River...

Comox Valley student dies during school trip

A Comox Valley youth is dead after an outdoor excursion on Hornby Island. GP Vanier Grade 11 student Sara Manitoski...

Officials release name of deceased kayaker

The BC Coroners Service has released the name of the kayaker who died in the water off Union Bay...

Comox Valley RCMP investigating fatal hit and run

Comox Valley RCMP investigators are looking for the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run early...
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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