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Stay away from Puntledge penstock demolition

Stay away from Puntledge penstock demolition

Public safety is becoming a concern for BC Hydro as they remove old and abandoned Puntledge River hydroelectric works, including the old sections of the concrete penstock, anchor blocks and the old powerhouse building. And they say the project site work is ramping up.
Beach fires banned at Goose Spit Park

Beach fires banned at Goose Spit Park

More hot and dry weather expected to return later this week.
Man found dead near Shawnigan Lake

Man found dead near Shawnigan Lake

Man was exploring a cave near Koksilah River Provincial Park
Courtenay man wins $500,000 on the Extra number

Courtenay man wins $500,000 on the Extra number

Barry Manning of Courtenay is $500,000 richer and happier after winning the Extra on the June 21, 2017 Lotto 6/49 and BC/49 draws.
Pickleball, tennis dispute packs Courtenay council chambers

Pickleball, tennis dispute packs Courtenay council chambers

If it wasn’t exactly like the feudin’ Hatfields and McCoys, it was pretty darn close.
Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

NDP’s 22-member cabinet includes minister of mental health
Vancover Island MusicFest lineup one of top three: producer

Vancover Island MusicFest lineup one of top three: producer

If Sunday morning’s lineup was any indication, there were many believers who made the annual pilgrimage to attend Vancouver Island MusicFest. By 9:30 a.m., the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds were quickly filling for the gospel/spiritual set on the Concert Bowl Stage where ‘Delta Lady’ Rita Coolidge delivered a Cherokee version of Amazing Grace.
Williams Lake evacuation went well, mayor says

Williams Lake evacuation went well, mayor says

Highway 97 north reopening helped clear the city
Valley fire departments assist in Comox brush fire

Valley fire departments assist in Comox brush fire

A brush fire off Curtis Road in Comox Saturday afternoon has burned more than 0.5HA near Point Holmes, said the ̨ÍåMMÂãÁÄÊÒ Fire Centre.
UPDATED: Fenton gets four years for crash that killed cop

UPDATED: Fenton gets four years for crash that killed cop

Kenneth Jacob Fenton was drunk when he crashed into and killed an RCMP officer, Const. Sarah Beckett.
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