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The City of Courtenay is sending a message to the federal government about the importance of Vancouver Island rail service at what is being called a "critical juncture" in the drive to secure millions in funding for rail infrastructure.

Members of Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue (CVGSAR) were activated Tuesday afternoon to come to the aid of a female hiker who had badly fractured her ankle while hiking in Strathcona Provincial Park.

Erik Eriksson announced his candidacy for a seat on Courtenay city council Wednesday.

Concern about costs associated with operation, maintenance and administration of the local transit system will be communicated in writing to the province and BC Transit, the CVRD board decided Tuesday.

MAYOR GREG PHELPS (far left) and Roger McKinnon (far right) of the Old House Hotel congratulate the Nanwakolas team that won the Mayor鈥檚 Charity Classic Golf Tournament at Crown Isle.

As the deadline approaches, momentum is building for Brett Hall's efforts to force a referendum in Courtenay for borrowing millions of dollars to renovate and expand the Lewis Centre.

A 29-year-old Comox resident was airlifted to the Victoria General Hospital intensive care unit after a single-vehicle collision Sunday morning.

Premier Christy Clark unveiled the details of her jobs plan at a Vancouver Board of Trade luncheon today, including a target to have eight new mines in operation by 2015. The B.C. Jobs Plan also promises an upgrade to the Deltaport shipping facility by 2014, in addition to improvements to the Prince Rupert port announced earlier in the week.

Comox resident Jack Bode is stomping mad at the dirt around his home.

Comox Valley RCMP Auxiliary Const. James Matsuda visited Serious Coffee in Courtenay Wednesday morning to raise money for the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.