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UPDATE: RCMP investigating cause of fire at Snaw-Naw-As community hall

UPDATE: RCMP investigating cause of fire at Snaw-Naw-As community hall

Nanoose First Nation’s community hall was badly damaged by an early-morning fire Saturday
Nanaimo family with baby on board victims of hit-and-run near Chemainus

Nanaimo family with baby on board victims of hit-and-run near Chemainus

“I looked back and saw the truck coming up behind us and then hit us,” said Nanaimo’s Bibi Wallace, recounting the hit-and-run near Chemainus.
Mysterious single motor vehicle incident at the Hardy Bay Road turnoff

Mysterious single motor vehicle incident at the Hardy Bay Road turnoff

There were footprints located in the mud nearby, indicating somebody walked away from the scene.”
Two girls rescued from French Creek train trestle

Two girls rescued from French Creek train trestle

Parksville and Qualicum Beach fire departments called out to help young climbers in French Creek
Drinking water safe after plane crash in Comox Lake

Drinking water safe after plane crash in Comox Lake

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has been onsite at the float plane crash investigating potential fuel spillage into Comox Lake near the Cumberland Lake Park.
Henthorne Wins National Nautical Book Award

Henthorne Wins National Nautical Book Award

The award is given to a maritime book published the preceding year.
Three new judges appointed in B.C., two senior judges reappointed

Three new judges appointed in B.C., two senior judges reappointed

Senior judges will serve B.C.-wide, new judges head to Penticton, Kelowna and Kamloops
Update: Alberta man dies after suspected drowning in Port Alberni hotel pool

Update: Alberta man dies after suspected drowning in Port Alberni hotel pool

The BC Coroners Service are investigating the death
Good glimpse at solar eclipse over skies in the Comox Valley Monday

Good glimpse at solar eclipse over skies in the Comox Valley Monday

Some traditions include shooting fiery arrows into the sky, while others believe in wearing red pants to prevent birthmarks.
VIDEO: Car ripped in half in Alberni Hwy crash ‘unheard-of’

VIDEO: Car ripped in half in Alberni Hwy crash ‘unheard-of’

Towing operators shocked by damage to vehicle as driver walks away
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