Tag: Courtenay

Nomination period approaching for municipal elections

Elections Tyler Hay -
The nomination period for the October municipal election will open Sept. 1.

Drought conditions persist on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 16.

Recent rainfall fails to dampen Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast drought concerns

Weather Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 9.

Coroners report 23 deaths on Vancouver Island through May due to drug toxicity

Health Wylie Henderson -
The report shows 23 people died from unregulated drug toxicity on Vancouver Island in May.

North Island College announces new vice-president to begin in June

North Island College Wylie Henderson -
The college said Kelly Shopland will step into the role on June 22 after spending more than a decade as NIC’s executive director of Indigenous education.

Coroners report 31 suspected illicit drug overdose deaths on Vancouver Island through March

Health Wylie Henderson -
Updated data from the BC Coroners Service shows 31 deaths were reported on Vancouver Island through March due to suspected unregulated drug toxicity.

Vancouver Island snowpack at 27 per cent of normal

Weather My Tri-Port Now Staff -
Data from the province’s latest snow survey and water supply bulletin shows Vancouver Island snowpacks are among the lowest in B.C. as of May 1.

Province expands early family-law support across Vancouver Island

Community Wylie Henderson -
More families on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will soon have expanded access to free legal support aimed at resolving disputes outside court.

North Island College adjusting programs, staffing amid revenue decline

North Island College Wylie Henderson -
North Island College said it is making program and staffing changes as it responds to financial pressures affecting post-secondary institutions across Canada.

NIC board approves suspension of 15 programs

North Island College Wylie Henderson -
North Island College is suspending 15 programs after its board approved recommendations from an expedited program review.

OFFICIAL: B.C Liberals Will Lead A Rare Minority Government

News David Boles -
B.C will have a minority government. Following the completion of the final count - the electoral district of Courtenay-Comox was...

Comox Valley student dies during school trip

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

Home Invasion in Courtenay

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
Mounties in Courtenay are investigating a home invasion. Constable Chris Voller says police were called out just before midnight Monday...

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

Environment
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

Environment
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

Economy
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

2026 BC Election
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

2026 BC Election
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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