A pilot was able to swim to safety after a small plane crashed into the Courtenay River Friday shortly after 1 p.m.

Nanaimo businessman Tom Harris died unexpectedly Thursday in Roche Harbor in Washington State

A 37-year-old Courtenay man is in custody after police discovered a 25-year-old man deceased outside a residence on the 500 block of 6th Street early Friday morning.

The BC Coroners Service says 129 people died during the month of May, slightly down from 136 deaths in April.

On June 3, board chair Paul Horgen welcomed 40 participants to Project Watershed鈥檚 23rd Annual General Meeting. The event featured an overview of the society鈥檚 activities of the last year including a summary of the upcoming Simm鈥檚 Park bypass project, the Glen Urquhart and Mallard Creek scoping efforts, and an update on the ongoing communication with industry to obtain the de-commissioned sawmill property for restoration to its natural state with bicycle and walking trails.

The Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club presented a certificate of appreciation to the Comox Valley Record for the newspaper鈥檚 support of club activities.

Josh Neufeld ensures every dog has its day.

BC Hydro has received approval from the BC Utilities Commission to remove the Salmon River diversion dam.

Two Courtenay residents received the Sovereign鈥檚 Medal for Volunteers in a ceremony presided by Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.

Robb Nash, a true Canadian hero, came to the Comox Valley for a second time to complete his tour of the three locl high schools.