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)
The MARS visitor centre is opening up to the public this weekend through pre-booked tours only. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

MARS visitor centre set to open to visitors this weekend

Tours must be pre-booked through the MARS website

The MARS visitor centre is opening up to the public this weekend through pre-booked tours only. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
The bottom of the CF-18 demonstration jet for 2021 showing the missing ninth Snowbird. Photo by Derek Heyes/Facebook

Aviation a family affair for CF-18 demo pilot

Capt. Daniel Deluce looking forward to being a part of Operation Inspiration

The bottom of the CF-18 demonstration jet for 2021 showing the missing ninth Snowbird. Photo by Derek Heyes/Facebook
Capt. Arpit Mahajan of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds - Snowbirds 2 - shows off his ‘Jenn Book’ dedicated to Capt. Jennifer Casey. Zoom screenshot

Homecoming for B.C.-raised Snowbirds pilot training in the province

Capt. Arpit Mahajan flies Snowbird 2 in his first year as a solo pilot with the team

Capt. Arpit Mahajan of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds - Snowbirds 2 - shows off his ‘Jenn Book’ dedicated to Capt. Jennifer Casey. Zoom screenshot
A bear is seen walking down Alderwood Place in east Courtenay Sunday (May 9) morning. Video screenshot/Kristie Cave

VIDEO: Warning issued after bears spotted wandering through Island residential areas

Hide food sources, keep garbage away: conservation

A bear is seen walking down Alderwood Place in east Courtenay Sunday (May 9) morning. Video screenshot/Kristie Cave
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are in the Comox Valley for their annual spring training. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Suspected bird strike on Snowbirds plane during training in Comox

Pilot followed protocols and landed the aircraft on the ground without any problems

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are in the Comox Valley for their annual spring training. Photo by Erin Haluschak
Ramona Johnson at the I-Hos Gallery. Photo by Ali Roddam/Black Press

Comox Valley rallying to support pillar of the arts community

I-Hos Gallery manager Ramona Johnson has recently been diagnosed with cancer for the second time

Ramona Johnson at the I-Hos Gallery. Photo by Ali Roddam/Black Press
Jasmine Francoeur from Comox is an aviation technician for the Snowbirds air demonstration team. Photo by Canadian Forces/submitted

Comox’s Jasmine Francoeur’s career comes full circle with the Snowbirds

“To fly out here, fly into my hometown, it’s very special and I feel very lucky”

Jasmine Francoeur from Comox is an aviation technician for the Snowbirds air demonstration team. Photo by Canadian Forces/submitted
Following a one-year pause due to the pandemic, the Snowbirds were back in the skies over the Comox Valley Wednesday (May 5) morning. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Video: Snowbirds hold first training session in Comox Valley in more than 2 years

The team will conduct their training from May 4 to 26 in the area

Following a one-year pause due to the pandemic, the Snowbirds were back in the skies over the Comox Valley Wednesday (May 5) morning. Photo by Erin Haluschak
The CF Snowbirds in action. (Erin Haluschak photo)

Snowbirds arrive in the Comox Valley

The team will conduct their training from May 4 to 26 in the area

The CF Snowbirds in action. (Erin Haluschak photo)
An emergency alert message on an iPhone is pictured in Carleton Place, Ont., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

B.C. emergency alert test set for May 5

Cell phones, radios and televisions may receive a test message at 1:55 p.m.

An emergency alert message on an iPhone is pictured in Carleton Place, Ont., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A view inside the cockpit from one of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Photo submitted

Snowbirds set to arrive in Comox Tuesday afternoon

The team will be conducting its annual spring training at CFB Comox from May 4 to 26

A view inside the cockpit from one of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Photo submitted
10-year-old Evangeline Durupt of Comox. Photo by Crystal Chowdhury - Crystal Clear Photography

10-year-old Island girl makes Colourful arrival on international songwriting stage

Evangeline Durupt recently named a top 10 finalist in European SAYS songwriting competition

10-year-old Evangeline Durupt of Comox. Photo by Crystal Chowdhury - Crystal Clear Photography
The daily average water inflows into Comox Lake Reservoir have risen from about 14 cubic metres per second (m3/s) prior to the warmer weather. File photo

Swelling Puntledge River fun for expert kayakers, dangerous to the public

Temporary danger signage will be placed along the river as flows increase this weekend

The daily average water inflows into Comox Lake Reservoir have risen from about 14 cubic metres per second (m3/s) prior to the warmer weather. File photo
The Coastal Fire Centre is looking ahead to the wildfire season on Vancouver Island. (Phil McLachlan – Western News)

Coastal Fire Centre looking ahead at wildfire season on Vancouver Island

‘We’re asking people in the spring to be very careful’

The Coastal Fire Centre is looking ahead to the wildfire season on Vancouver Island. (Phil McLachlan – Western News)
Danita Bilozaze and her daughter Dani in Comox. Photo by Karen McKinnon

Island woman makes historic name change for truth and reconciliation

Becomes first person in Canada to be issued new passport under the TRC Calls to Action

Danita Bilozaze and her daughter Dani in Comox. Photo by Karen McKinnon
The Baynes Sound Connector leaves Denman Island en route to Buckley Bay. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Baynes Sound Connector undergoing upgrades

The MV Quinitsa is providing service between Buckley Bay and Denman Island

The Baynes Sound Connector leaves Denman Island en route to Buckley Bay. Photo by Erin Haluschak
A 41-person air task force, including 12 members from 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron at 19 Wing Comox, seized more than $3 million CND worth of cocaine as part of Op Caribbe. Photo by Canadian Armed Forces Operations/Facebook

Vancouver Island team helps make $368 million three-tonne cocaine seizure

12 members from 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron involved in Op Caribbe

A 41-person air task force, including 12 members from 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron at 19 Wing Comox, seized more than $3 million CND worth of cocaine as part of Op Caribbe. Photo by Canadian Armed Forces Operations/Facebook
Carson Grant, general manager of Comox Valley Dodge regularly reaches out to people to assist with vehicles, food, clothes and more. Google Maps photo

Vancouver Islander getting back on her feet thanks to kindness of her community

Woman was living in her broken-down truck in Comox Valley when her call for help was answered

Carson Grant, general manager of Comox Valley Dodge regularly reaches out to people to assist with vehicles, food, clothes and more. Google Maps photo
Sixteen members of Comox Valley Search & Rescue rescued three snowshoers - one injured - Friday night of the Easter long weekend. Photo by CVSR

Injured snowshoer helicoptered to safety from site 5km from Mount Washington

442 Transport and Rescue Squadron, Comox Valley Search Rescue combine on the rescue

Sixteen members of Comox Valley Search & Rescue rescued three snowshoers - one injured - Friday night of the Easter long weekend. Photo by CVSR