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The Salish Orca departed on its inaugural sailing from Comox en route to Powell River in May 2017. Photo by Erin Haluschak

‘Catastrophic failure’ results in multiple cancellations on Comox-Powell River ferry route

BC Ferries will bring in the Salish Eagle from the Southern Gulf Island route to help backlog

The Salish Orca departed on its inaugural sailing from Comox en route to Powell River in May 2017. Photo by Erin Haluschak
The Salish Orca departed on its inaugural sailing from Comox en route to Powell River in May 2017. Photo by Erin Haluschak

‘Catastrophic failure’ results in multiple cancellations on Comox-Powell River ferry route

BC Ferries will bring in the Salish Eagle from the Southern Gulf Island route to help backlog

The Salish Orca departed on its inaugural sailing from Comox en route to Powell River in May 2017. Photo by Erin Haluschak
Currently a spot fire in Strathcona Park is 10m x 10m in size and not growing in size. B.C. Wildfire Dashboard map

Spot fire in Strathcona Park not growing in size

The fire near Cream Creek was first discovered on Sept. 3

Currently a spot fire in Strathcona Park is 10m x 10m in size and not growing in size. B.C. Wildfire Dashboard map
A three-year-old girl was playing mini-golf with her brother and family when a rock dislodged from above and hit her at Mount Washington Alpine Resort Friday. Black Press file photo

Girl, 3, dies from falling rock at Mount Washington Alpine Resort

The girl was playing mini-golf with her brother and family when a rock dislodged from above

A three-year-old girl was playing mini-golf with her brother and family when a rock dislodged from above and hit her at Mount Washington Alpine Resort Friday. Black Press file photo
The trapped fawn in a manure pile off Comox Road Wednesday evening (Aug.17). Photo by Yvonne Muir/Facebook

VIDEO: Island man dives into neck-deep manure to save trapped deer

A deer was stuck in a large manure field on a farm off Comox Road

The trapped fawn in a manure pile off Comox Road Wednesday evening (Aug.17). Photo by Yvonne Muir/Facebook
Military and Comox firefighters check the side of the hill near Kye Bay for any hotspots after a brushfire threatened homes in the area. Photo by Terry Farrell

Errant spark from underground explosion sparks brushfire at CFB Comox

Military firefighters, Comox Fire Rescue knock down fire

Military and Comox firefighters check the side of the hill near Kye Bay for any hotspots after a brushfire threatened homes in the area. Photo by Terry Farrell
Comox Valley resident Stephen Burgess may have found a rare painting by Dutch artist Wijmer at the Courtenay Value Village. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Valley thrift store artwork may be worth more than $20,000

Courtenay doctor may have stumbled on a rare oil painting at Value Village

Comox Valley resident Stephen Burgess may have found a rare painting by Dutch artist Wijmer at the Courtenay Value Village. Photo by Erin Haluschak
Snowbirds taking off at 19 Wing Comox May 21, 2021. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Snowbirds returning to the Island for Op Inspiration

The goal of Op Inspiration is to pay tribute to healthcare workers

Snowbirds taking off at 19 Wing Comox May 21, 2021. Photo by Erin Haluschak
The Courtenay Fire Department helped extinguish five fires along Ryan Road July 7. Black Press file photo

Motorists assist with extinguishing multiple grass fires along Courtenay roadway

Five separate fires were spotted along Ryan Road

The Courtenay Fire Department helped extinguish five fires along Ryan Road July 7. Black Press file photo
The Comox Valley Airport is looking at some positive signs for the organization as they enter into the summer months as the aviation industry slowly emerges from pandemic-related travel restrictions. Black Press file photo

Comox Valley Airport came out ‘rather unscathed’ from 2020

Airport AGM outlined budget, passenger numbers

The Comox Valley Airport is looking at some positive signs for the organization as they enter into the summer months as the aviation industry slowly emerges from pandemic-related travel restrictions. Black Press file photo
A map showing the spot fire at Comox Lake identified on the morning of June 28. Screengrab/B.C. Wildfire Service

Spot fire near Comox Lake under control

“We are asking the public to please be very, very cautious right now.”

A map showing the spot fire at Comox Lake identified on the morning of June 28. Screengrab/B.C. Wildfire Service
Comox Valley Cannabis Co. employee Austin Heidt, with the cooler full of bottled water available to passersby. The business, at 576 England Ave. has been offering free water to anyone who wants some since Saturday. Photo by Terry Farrell

All-time heat Comox Valley record set, cooling options in place to help with heat wave

“This is so historical, we can’t use enough hyperbole.”

Comox Valley Cannabis Co. employee Austin Heidt, with the cooler full of bottled water available to passersby. The business, at 576 England Ave. has been offering free water to anyone who wants some since Saturday. Photo by Terry Farrell
Temperatures are expected to soar by the weekend, with potentially record-breaking heat in the low 30Cs. Those looking to beat the heat in the ocean are advised to pack plenty of sunscreen and water. Black Press file photo

Potential record-breaking heatwave heading to the Comox Valley

“It’s the start of the season and we’re not quite acclimatized to warm temperatures”

Temperatures are expected to soar by the weekend, with potentially record-breaking heat in the low 30Cs. Those looking to beat the heat in the ocean are advised to pack plenty of sunscreen and water. Black Press file photo
A 30x40 ft boat/car shop in the Little River area near Wilkinson Road was fully involved by the time firefighters arrived on scene. Photo by Comox Fire Rescue

Comox firefighters battle ‘showy’ shop fire Saturday night

Smoke could be seen throughout the Comox Valley

A 30x40 ft boat/car shop in the Little River area near Wilkinson Road was fully involved by the time firefighters arrived on scene. Photo by Comox Fire Rescue
Comox Valley Search and Rescue helped a camper who went for a hike above Comox Lake late Saturday night. Photo by CVSAR

Camper rescued from cliffs above Comox Lake

Comox Valley Search and Recuse assists in helping hiker a kilometre past Cumberland campsite

Comox Valley Search and Rescue helped a camper who went for a hike above Comox Lake late Saturday night. Photo by CVSAR
Jillian Rutledge had a surprise when she looked out her window this morning - a waterspout on the ocean. She lives near Kin Beach, just north of Comox. Photo by Jillian Rutledge

VIDEO: Waterspout spotted in waters near Comox

Weather phenomenon not that unusual during early summer: meteorologist

Jillian Rutledge had a surprise when she looked out her window this morning - a waterspout on the ocean. She lives near Kin Beach, just north of Comox. Photo by Jillian Rutledge
Aurora Coast in Comox is a 32,200 sq ft breeding and genetics centre with more than 10,000 sq ft dedicated to research and 21,700 sq ft of greenhouse space. Photo submitted

Comox’s Aurora Coast home to one of the world’s largest genetic libraries for cannabis

Their goal is to breed the best cannabis genetics in the world

Aurora Coast in Comox is a 32,200 sq ft breeding and genetics centre with more than 10,000 sq ft dedicated to research and 21,700 sq ft of greenhouse space. Photo submitted
The driver of a vehicle sustained minor injuries during a weekend crash in Union Bay. The passenger who was trapped was transported by BC EHS Air Ambulance to hospital where she succumbed to her injuries on June 4. File photo

RCMP asking public for information on fatal Island crash

A 48-year old woman has died as a result of the injuries in Union Bay

The driver of a vehicle sustained minor injuries during a weekend crash in Union Bay. The passenger who was trapped was transported by BC EHS Air Ambulance to hospital where she succumbed to her injuries on June 4. File photo
Stocky Edwards at his home in Comox, on June 4, 2021, one day before his 100th birthday. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Celebrating Stocky Edwards: Vancouver Island Spitfire pilot and flying legend turns 100

‘That’s my life. I just hope I lived it well because I’ve always done the best I could.’

Stocky Edwards at his home in Comox, on June 4, 2021, one day before his 100th birthday. Photo by Erin Haluschak
Sunny day in May at the Crofton ferry terminal. (Photo by Don Bodger)

May showers avoided, June roller coaster expected in Vancouver Island weather

More days of sunshine and drier weather throughout the month

Sunny day in May at the Crofton ferry terminal. (Photo by Don Bodger)