Mike Chouinard

Seiners fill the waters between Comox and Nanoose Bay during the 2019 roe herring fishery. DFO has reduced the harvest rate for this season. Photo courtesy of Pacific Wild

Breach of faith, or good start? Vancouver Island reacts to herring decision

Fishing industry ‘shocked and devastated’ by recent DFO move, conservationists encouraged

Seiners fill the waters between Comox and Nanoose Bay during the 2019 roe herring fishery. DFO has reduced the harvest rate for this season. Photo courtesy of Pacific Wild
Police inspected the scene at the Hornby Island Community School after the fire in August 2018. File photo from @sheilamoris/Twitter

Accused gets conditional sentence for 2018 school arson on Hornby Island

Comox Valley school district opened the new school this fall after using temporary space

Police inspected the scene at the Hornby Island Community School after the fire in August 2018. File photo from @sheilamoris/Twitter
An Anna’s hummingbird in care. (file photo, Wild ARC)

Hummingbirds can starve in the cold, says Island wildlife centre

MARS in Merville has had more than a dozen birds brought in already

An Anna’s hummingbird in care. (file photo, Wild ARC)
Dustin Perfitt has been found guilty in connection with a robbery and attack at a Courtenay liquor store. Image, RCMP

Suspect guilty of robbing Courtenay liquor store, stabbing clerk

Dustin Perfitt’s lawyer wants determination on client’s mental state prior to sentencing

Dustin Perfitt has been found guilty in connection with a robbery and attack at a Courtenay liquor store. Image, RCMP
The Comox Valley has been a hotspot for cases in recent weeks. Image, BCCDC

Comox Valley COVID cases jump several times higher in recent weeks

Region’s medical health officer stresses the importance of vaccinations

The Comox Valley has been a hotspot for cases in recent weeks. Image, BCCDC
Several cases of COVID have been reported from a recent youth conference in Courtenay. (CDC image)

COVID cases linked to Courtenay youth conference

Consumed Youth Conference organizers had expanded safety and cleaning protocols

Several cases of COVID have been reported from a recent youth conference in Courtenay. (CDC image)
Courtenay Provincial Court. Record file photo

Charge of assaulting police officer stayed against driver at Courtenay traffic stop

Ocampo pleaded guilty to MVA charge for driving while prohibited in early 2020

Courtenay Provincial Court. Record file photo
Pat Trask stands by the 1980 Firebird his son put together for him as a morale boost. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Cancer diagnosis started with head shake for Trask

“Prostate cancer and mental health month go together.”

Pat Trask stands by the 1980 Firebird his son put together for him as a morale boost. Photo by Mike Chouinard
There are plenty of old favourites. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Courtenay couple brings back miniature Christmas village

“It’s just good to put some smiles on people’s faces.”

There are plenty of old favourites. Photo by Mike Chouinard
A cougar walks through the backyard of a Comox home. Image, video screenshot

VIDEO: Inquisitive cougar strolls through Vancouver Island backyard lounge

Animal walks up to house, then wanders back into the woods

A cougar walks through the backyard of a Comox home. Image, video screenshot
David Ian Hamilton in his Cumberland backyard. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Vancouver Island asbestos warrior doesn’t accept WorkSafeBC’s response

Part 2 of 2: Asbestos in older buildings may be forgotten but it’s hardly gone as a safety hazard

David Ian Hamilton in his Cumberland backyard. Photo by Mike Chouinard
David Ian Hamilton has been battling over asbestos on many fronts. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Tackling asbestos safety gaps Vancouver Island man’s mission

Part 1 of 2: “Once you’ve had your eyes opened, you can never close them.”

David Ian Hamilton has been battling over asbestos on many fronts. Photo by Mike Chouinard
A Comox Valley man was sentenced in Supreme Court on Monday for a brutal attack on his former spouse in early 2020. Record file photo

Comox Valley man gets five-plus years for box-cutter attack on his ex

Break-in, aggravated assault on former spouse were most serious charges against Clinton Armstrong

A Comox Valley man was sentenced in Supreme Court on Monday for a brutal attack on his former spouse in early 2020. Record file photo
The 2019 attack took place in the area near 3rd Street and Menzies Avenue. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Violent random attack on Courtenay senior sparks call for more mental health supports

Accused found not criminially responsible, thought victim was a ‘lizard person’ because of gold purse

The 2019 attack took place in the area near 3rd Street and Menzies Avenue. Photo by Mike Chouinard
Denman Island lies at the northern edge of the Islands Trust area. A resident is one of those speaking up about the new Islands Trust planning process. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Islands’ resident question Islands Trust long-term plan changes

Speakers at recent online forum included former senator Pat Carney

Denman Island lies at the northern edge of the Islands Trust area. A resident is one of those speaking up about the new Islands Trust planning process. Photo by Mike Chouinard
School District 71 has three schools in a compost program and is hoping to increase the number taking part. Black Press File Photo

Three Comox Valley schools saving scraps for compost program

“We’re well on our way … and we hope to continue to add more schools this year.”

School District 71 has three schools in a compost program and is hoping to increase the number taking part. Black Press File Photo
The CSRHD board would like more data around pathology testing in the region’s hospitals. Record file photo (Mirror file photo)

More pathology test data needed, says Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital Board

There is still uncertainty around extent to which testing is sent away versus done locally

The CSRHD board would like more data around pathology testing in the region’s hospitals. Record file photo (Mirror file photo)
Crown and defence made sentencing arguments in the Clinton Armstrong case in B.C. Supreme Court in Courtenay on Friday. Black Press file photo

Crown seeks 10-plus years for Island man in box cutter attack

Comox Valley case revolved around accused’s attacks against common-law wife

Crown and defence made sentencing arguments in the Clinton Armstrong case in B.C. Supreme Court in Courtenay on Friday. Black Press file photo
A man was sentenced in provincial court in Nanaimo recently for passing counterfeit money in the Comox Valley. Black Press file

Judge rules 912 days the cost of Vancouver Island counterfeiting operation

Pedro Frank Cisneros was sentenced to more than 500 days plus time served as well as probation

A man was sentenced in provincial court in Nanaimo recently for passing counterfeit money in the Comox Valley. Black Press file
Owners of electric cars and bikes had their vehicles on display Saturday at the marina in Comox for Move 2 Electric. Photo by Mike Chouinard

VIDEO: Electric vehicle owners show their wheels in Comox

“The amount of EVs in the Valley has grown exponentially’”

Owners of electric cars and bikes had their vehicles on display Saturday at the marina in Comox for Move 2 Electric. Photo by Mike Chouinard