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Judge rules search warrant OK in robbery, assault at Courtenay liquor store

Judge rules search warrant OK in robbery, assault at Courtenay liquor store

First week of trial was spent discussing merits of video evidence that led to warrant
Eight Comox Valley festivals, events to receive recovery funds

Eight Comox Valley festivals, events to receive recovery funds

Vancouver Island MusicFest is one of several Comox Valley fairs and festivals to receive provincial recovery funding intended to help resurrect events around B.C. that have been sidelined by COVID-19.
VIDEO: Loud boom, bright light likely a meteor, says Vancouver Island seismologist

VIDEO: Loud boom, bright light likely a meteor, says Vancouver Island seismologist

Island-wide reports are tell-tale signs of an exploding meteor
Comox Valley COVID cases jump several times higher in recent weeks

Comox Valley COVID cases jump several times higher in recent weeks

Region’s medical health officer stresses the importance of vaccinations
Was bright light and loud boom over Vancouver Island caused by a meteor?

Was bright light and loud boom over Vancouver Island caused by a meteor?

People from Victoria to Campbell River and Tofino report flash of light in sky on Dec. 12
Society initiates ground-breaking project for LGBTQ2S+ youth in the Comox Valley

Society initiates ground-breaking project for LGBTQ2S+ youth in the Comox Valley

Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society is initiating a peer supported, safe housing project for LGBTQ2S+ youth, 16 to 28 years. Rainbow House will offer comfortable housing, and specialized supports to meet specific needs.
Cumberland looks at expanded recreation opportunities

Cumberland looks at expanded recreation opportunities

Measures include regional pilot project, changing family income thresholds for programs
Courtenay marchers show support for Indigenous rights

Courtenay marchers show support for Indigenous rights

Group starts in front of MLA’s office before heading down 5th Street
Rossland-Trail to host 2026 B.C. Winter Games

Rossland-Trail to host 2026 B.C. Winter Games

Trail and Rossland will welcome over 2,000 athletes, officials and coaches to 2026 BC Winter Games
B.C. RCMP will review Hazelton arrests following Northwest MLA’s “complaint letter”

B.C. RCMP will review Hazelton arrests following Northwest MLA’s “complaint letter”

Two Gitxsan men were arrested on Nov. 21 while protesting in solidarity with pipeline opponents
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