Erin Haluschak

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Lt-Col. Rhonda Stevens (left) assumes command of 19 Wing Comox from Col. Bryn Elliott (right), Maj.-Gen E.J. Kenny, commander 1 Cdn Air Div/CANR is the presiding officer (centre). Back row, CWO D.A. Campbell, 1 Cdn Air Div/CANR CWO (left) and CWO Don Farr 19 Wing CWO (right). Photo by 19 Wing Comox

Island air force base welcomes first female commander in its 80-year existence

Lt.-Col. Rhonda Stevens is the first female wing commander since 19 Wing Comox’s establishment

Lt-Col. Rhonda Stevens (left) assumes command of 19 Wing Comox from Col. Bryn Elliott (right), Maj.-Gen E.J. Kenny, commander 1 Cdn Air Div/CANR is the presiding officer (centre). Back row, CWO D.A. Campbell, 1 Cdn Air Div/CANR CWO (left) and CWO Don Farr 19 Wing CWO (right). Photo by 19 Wing Comox
The Courtenay Fire Department was kept busy this week assisting with fires and the rapidly changing weather conditions. Black Press file photo

Man found unconscious in burning Courtenay transport trailer

Courtenay Fire Department was called to a parking lot on Puntledge Road Thursday morning

The Courtenay Fire Department was kept busy this week assisting with fires and the rapidly changing weather conditions. Black Press file photo
Avalanche Canada has released their avalanche forecast for Vancouver Island for Tuesday, Nov. 30 and has rated the alpine as a high, meaning dangerous avalanche conditions and travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Screenshot photo

Danger rating high for avalanches on the Island

Heavy rains, high freezing levels and warm temperatures are the perfect recipe for avalanches

Avalanche Canada has released their avalanche forecast for Vancouver Island for Tuesday, Nov. 30 and has rated the alpine as a high, meaning dangerous avalanche conditions and travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Screenshot photo
Four schools in Comox are currently facing COVID-19 exposures with one school closed to in-person teaching until Dec.3. (CDC)

COVID closes Comox school for one week, 6 other area schools with confirmed exposures

Five Comox Valley schools reported COVID exposures since Friday

Four schools in Comox are currently facing COVID-19 exposures with one school closed to in-person teaching until Dec.3. (CDC)
Despite handing out warnings and fines on Halloween, Comox council is looking to do more following complaints of fireworks within the town. (Black Press file photo)

Comox hopes talks with K’omoks First Nation will resolve fireworks issue

Six fines or warnings were handed out on Halloween

Despite handing out warnings and fines on Halloween, Comox council is looking to do more following complaints of fireworks within the town. (Black Press file photo)
This photo shows some of the damage incurred to a building after a gas explosion ripped through Building 25 at 19 Wing Comox on Thursday, Nov. 18. Photo by Erin Haluschak

22 people injured in building explosion at B.C. military base

All have been released from hospital except military member with non-life-threatening injuries

This photo shows some of the damage incurred to a building after a gas explosion ripped through Building 25 at 19 Wing Comox on Thursday, Nov. 18. Photo by Erin Haluschak
This photo shows some of the damage incurred to a building after a gas explosion ripped through Building 25 at 19 Wing Comox on Thursday, Nov. 18. Photo by Erin Haluschak

UPDATE: 22 injured in 19 Wing Comox explosion

19 Wing issues statement regarding explosion

This photo shows some of the damage incurred to a building after a gas explosion ripped through Building 25 at 19 Wing Comox on Thursday, Nov. 18. Photo by Erin Haluschak
Swoop Airlines is set to service the Comox Valley Airport in June 2022. (Contributed)

Second low-cost carrier set to land at Comox Valley Airport

Swoop Airlines arriving at YQQ in June 2022

Swoop Airlines is set to service the Comox Valley Airport in June 2022. (Contributed)
Three helicopters from CFB Comox provided support for Operation Lentus Monday (Nov. 15) in B.C’s Interior. Photo by Canadian Forces/Facebook

442 Squadron from CFB Comox assists evacuees

Three helicopters from CFB Comox provided support for Operation Lentus

Three helicopters from CFB Comox provided support for Operation Lentus Monday (Nov. 15) in B.C’s Interior. Photo by Canadian Forces/Facebook
The Comox Valley RCMP responded to a motorcycle crash on Island Highway North near Endall Road at approximately 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7, 2021. File photo

Highway 19A motorcycle crash claims life of 16-year-old rider

A 16-year-old Courtenay youth suffered fatal injuries after a crash on Island…

The Comox Valley RCMP responded to a motorcycle crash on Island Highway North near Endall Road at approximately 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7, 2021. File photo
The College of Massage Therapists of B.C. is petitioning the Supreme Court of B.C. to prevent Matthew Romyn from ever identifying or providing services as a registered massage therapist again. (Unsplash photo)

Sexual assault victim of discredited Courtenay massage therapist comes forward

‘I don’t want anyone else to be hurt’

The College of Massage Therapists of B.C. is petitioning the Supreme Court of B.C. to prevent Matthew Romyn from ever identifying or providing services as a registered massage therapist again. (Unsplash photo)
The price of a house in the Comox Valley has risen 31 per cent from last year, according to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board. Black Press file photo.

Comox Valley homes increase by 31 per cent from last year: VIREB

In the Comox Valley, the year-over-year benchmark price rose to $779,000 from 2020

The price of a house in the Comox Valley has risen 31 per cent from last year, according to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board. Black Press file photo.
The College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia is seeking to prevent Matthew Arie Romyn from ever identifying - or providing services - as a registered massage therapist again. (Pixabay photo)

Discredited massage therapist allegedly offers services during Courtenay school trip

Matthew Romyn was convicted of five counts of sexual assault, spent nine months in jail

The College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia is seeking to prevent Matthew Arie Romyn from ever identifying - or providing services - as a registered massage therapist again. (Pixabay photo)
Police arrest a man on Ryan Road in Courtenay on Thursday morning. He is suspected to be involved in a series of road rage incidents, as well as an egging of a Campbell River store. Bev Dempsey-Orr photo

Suspect in store-egging and minivan axe-hacking arrested outside Island gas station

Police are saying recent Comox Valley axe attacks on cars may be connected to Campbell River egging

Police arrest a man on Ryan Road in Courtenay on Thursday morning. He is suspected to be involved in a series of road rage incidents, as well as an egging of a Campbell River store. Bev Dempsey-Orr photo
Police arrest a man on Ryan Road in Courtenay on Thursday morning. He is suspected to be involved in a series of road rage incidents, as well as an egging of a Campbell River store. Bev Dempsey-Orr photo

Suspect in vehicle hacking, store egging arrested outside Courtenay gas station

Police are saying recent Comox Valley axe attacks on cars may be connected to Campbell River egging

Police arrest a man on Ryan Road in Courtenay on Thursday morning. He is suspected to be involved in a series of road rage incidents, as well as an egging of a Campbell River store. Bev Dempsey-Orr photo
The fire at the Courtenay Travelodge on Oct. 19, 2021, destroyed several units. Photo courtesy Rachel Amaral.

VIDEO: Early morning fire displaces residents at Courtenay motel

The motel is used as a supportive housing facility

The fire at the Courtenay Travelodge on Oct. 19, 2021, destroyed several units. Photo courtesy Rachel Amaral.
Comox Valley Airport. File photo

Suspicious item in luggage triggers emergency response at Comox Valley Airport

Incident did not cause any delays at YQQ

Comox Valley Airport. File photo
Around 4cm of snow fell Tuesday (Oct. 5) morning at the ski resort, thanks to light precipitation in the area and a temperature of 0C. Mount Washington screengrab

Mount Washington receives early blanket of snow

Around 4cm of snow fell Tuesday (Oct. 5)

Around 4cm of snow fell Tuesday (Oct. 5) morning at the ski resort, thanks to light precipitation in the area and a temperature of 0C. Mount Washington screengrab
Potential wind gusts early Thursday morning (Sept. 30) for Vancouver Island. Weather Network screenshot

Vancouver Island feeling a powerful fall storm to end September

Downpour could push area toward September rainfall record

Potential wind gusts early Thursday morning (Sept. 30) for Vancouver Island. Weather Network screenshot
The Town of Comox is inching ever closer to permitting backyard chickens. (Black Press file photo)

Comox considering backyard chickens for residents

Bylaw could allow hens in some residential lots

The Town of Comox is inching ever closer to permitting backyard chickens. (Black Press file photo)