Erin Haluschak

Ella Oldaker and Ellianna Dyble. Photo by Sean Poole

Two Comox Valley chefs cooking was golden at Skills provincial competition

Ella Oldaker and Ellianna Dyble both topped their respective categories in Culinary Arts

Ella Oldaker and Ellianna Dyble. Photo by Sean Poole
Workers picketed outside a federal building in downtown Victoria on April 19 as nationwide strike actions followed a missed deadline for a new deal to be struck. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Federal workers strike across Vancouver Island as pay falls below living wage

Local naval base worker says she may have to move away from the costly Capital Region

Workers picketed outside a federal building in downtown Victoria on April 19 as nationwide strike actions followed a missed deadline for a new deal to be struck. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
The Snowbirds are returning to train in Comox in May. File photo

Snowbirds set to arrive in the Comox Valley today for annual training

Snowbirds are planning to fly two or three times a day depending on the operational requirements

The Snowbirds are returning to train in Comox in May. File photo
An artist’s rendition of what a viewing platform would look like on the footprint of Mack Laing’s Shakesides home. Town of Comox photo

Comox Valley park project dispute finally settled 40 years after donor’s death

Comox receives court approval to proceed with Mack Laing viewing platform on Shakesides site

An artist’s rendition of what a viewing platform would look like on the footprint of Mack Laing’s Shakesides home. Town of Comox photo
A father and his two sons escaped a burning trailer north of Courtenay on March 4 from a rear window along with their cat, but the trailer was completely destroyed. Photo submitted

Family looking for new home after fire rips through trailer north of Courtenay

Father, sons escape early morning blaze through rear window

A father and his two sons escaped a burning trailer north of Courtenay on March 4 from a rear window along with their cat, but the trailer was completely destroyed. Photo submitted
The Town of Comox will fund the Snow Angels Program which co-ordinates a group of volunteers to assist with sidewalk snow clearing within the town. Black Press file photo

Snow angels set to help out Comox with clearing in wintery weather

The program is used across Canada and within the province

The Town of Comox will fund the Snow Angels Program which co-ordinates a group of volunteers to assist with sidewalk snow clearing within the town. Black Press file photo
Gord Johns, Member of Parliament for Courtenay - Alberni. (Submitted photo)

Courtenay-Alberni MP ‘baffled’ by lack of federal housing funds following budget

Gord Johns questions lack of funds for housing, mental health and the toxic drug crisis

Gord Johns, Member of Parliament for Courtenay - Alberni. (Submitted photo)
The DeHavilland Vampire Mark III has been stored in various hangars at CFB Comox since May 2000. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Comox Vampire preserving military history for air force centennial celebration

The aircraft has been stored in various hangars at CFB Comox since May 2000

The DeHavilland Vampire Mark III has been stored in various hangars at CFB Comox since May 2000. Photo by Erin Haluschak
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are set to arrive in the Comox Valley for their annual spring training in April. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Snowbirds set dates for spring training in the Comox Valley

The flying schedule will be posted closer to their arrival next month

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are set to arrive in the Comox Valley for their annual spring training in April. Photo by Erin Haluschak
Island Health demonstrated the technology at the Comox Valley Nursing Centre in Courtenay March 15 as part of a trial in a group of washrooms identified high-risk spaces for drug poisonings. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Island Health washroom sensor trial underway in Courtenay to monitor drug poisoning

The sensors monitor movement and how long a person has occupied the washroom

Island Health demonstrated the technology at the Comox Valley Nursing Centre in Courtenay March 15 as part of a trial in a group of washrooms identified high-risk spaces for drug poisonings. Photo by Erin Haluschak
Team Parkinson from the Comox Valley Curling Club took home the silver medals at the Canada Winter Games over the weekend. Photo submitted

Comox Valley curling team takes silver at Canada Winter Games

Supporters greeted the team Monday evening at Comox Valley Airport

Team Parkinson from the Comox Valley Curling Club took home the silver medals at the Canada Winter Games over the weekend. Photo submitted
Harbour Air recently announced in addition to restarting their Comox-Vancouver route, they will be starting a new Comox-Powell River route beginning May 1. (Harbour Air Seaplanes photo)

Harbour Air offering new Comox-Powell River route; Vancouver route restarts

Flight from Comox-Powell River is 20 minutes from marina

Harbour Air recently announced in addition to restarting their Comox-Vancouver route, they will be starting a new Comox-Powell River route beginning May 1. (Harbour Air Seaplanes photo)
The Baynes Sound Connector leaves Denman Island en route to Buckley Bay. Photo by Erin Haluschak

BC Ferries crew rescues woman in waters off Vancouver Island

Crew helped a woman who was holding onto an inflatable dinghy south of Courtenay

The Baynes Sound Connector leaves Denman Island en route to Buckley Bay. Photo by Erin Haluschak
The Baynes Sound Connector leaves Denman Island en route to Buckley Bay. Photo by Erin Haluschak

BC Ferries crew rescues woman in waters south of Courtenay

Crew helped a woman who was holding onto an inflatable dinghy Tuesday night

The Baynes Sound Connector leaves Denman Island en route to Buckley Bay. Photo by Erin Haluschak
The IIO is looking into a motor vehicle crash in Comox. File photo

Police oversight agency investigating Vancouver Island car crash

One man sustained serious injuries near Seal Bay Provincial Park in Comox

The IIO is looking into a motor vehicle crash in Comox. File photo
In total, four parked vehicles were left damaged at the scene as a result of the hit-and-run on Feb. 1 in Courtenay. Facebook photo

Comox Valley RCMP seeking truck following four-vehicle hit-and-run

The incident happened during the overnight hours of Feb. 1 in Courtenay

In total, four parked vehicles were left damaged at the scene as a result of the hit-and-run on Feb. 1 in Courtenay. Facebook photo
The Vancouver Island marmot is an endangered species. Pictured here, a marmot at Mount Washington. (Black Press file)

Another six weeks of winter predicts Vancouver Island Violet

Violet is a certified groundhog

The Vancouver Island marmot is an endangered species. Pictured here, a marmot at Mount Washington. (Black Press file)
The Washington Park Medical Clinic at the Superstore plaza in Courtenay is set to close April 28, 2023. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Courtenay walk-in clinic to close in the spring due to mounting cost, workload

After 30 years, the Washington Park Medical Clinic’s last day will be April 28

The Washington Park Medical Clinic at the Superstore plaza in Courtenay is set to close April 28, 2023. Photo by Erin Haluschak
Sydney Doberstein’s grandfather Blake Walton chats with her mom in Our End in Mind. Photo submitted

Vancouver Island filmmaker explores MAiD in six-part documentary series

Our End in Mind received $10,000 through Telus Storyhive Voices

Sydney Doberstein’s grandfather Blake Walton chats with her mom in Our End in Mind. Photo submitted
An image created more than a decade ago by Northwest Coast artist Andy Everson was given an added touch this week to honour the passing of Vancouver Canucks’ enforcer Gino Odjick. Image by Andy Everson

Comox Valley Northwest Coast artist honours Canucks’ legend Gino Odjick with image

An image created more than a decade ago by Northwest Coast artist…

An image created more than a decade ago by Northwest Coast artist Andy Everson was given an added touch this week to honour the passing of Vancouver Canucks’ enforcer Gino Odjick. Image by Andy Everson