Courtenay residents will soon have a new curbside collection service for food waste such as banana peels, stale bread, meat scraps and dirty pizza boxes, diverting them from garbage cans and extending the life of the Comox Valley’s landfill.

Union of Veterans Affairs Employees calling for replacement of Minister Lawrence MacAulay

Too Good To be Threw to re-open at 367 6th St.

More rain for southern B.C., as late October rainfall nears seasonal in some areas

Preventative actions, correctional release support, industry-focused resources discussed

The owner of the Island Rail corridor says the limitations of a single-lane highway justify an investment in trains on Vancouver Island, but a non-profit group says the costs are far too prohibitive to restore train service.

Cumberland Mayor Leslie Baird kicked off her final meeting Monday, Oct. 24 with a proverb that says, ‘Charity begins at home,’ suggesting to take care of family and friends before helping others.

Kimberly Polman will live with her sister and she will have to adhere to 25 conditions

Fees will help drive positive change, reduce load contamination

Each year, thousands of people face emergency situations that can affect their lives forever. Emergencies can change an entire neighbourhood in a matter of days, so it’s important to be prepared before disasters strike.