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Firefighters inspect the damage to a home in Courtenay following a Saturday evening fire. Photo by Scott Strasser

Passersby help rescue occupants of home as fire breaks out in Courtenay

Coffee run turns into fire rescue for pair of men

Firefighters inspect the damage to a home in Courtenay following a Saturday evening fire. Photo by Scott Strasser
RCMP officers investigate the car that had its rear window smashed, with a shovel handle lying in the foreground. Photo by Scott Strasser.

UPDATE: Suspected gunplay in East Courtenay on Friday night

Witnesses told reporters that at least two shots rang out

RCMP officers investigate the car that had its rear window smashed, with a shovel handle lying in the foreground. Photo by Scott Strasser.
Timmermans (right) in action against the Carihi Tyhees earlier this year. Photo by Peggy Street.

Vanier basketball star earns scholarship with University of Saskatchewan Huskies

Levi Timmermans was the Towhees’ leading scorer and MVP this season, as well as an Island all-star

Timmermans (right) in action against the Carihi Tyhees earlier this year. Photo by Peggy Street.
“We will never prevent a child from coming to school because of head lice”

“We will never prevent a child from coming to school because of head lice”

Parent launches petition criticizing head lice policies in Comox Valley schools

“We will never prevent a child from coming to school because of head lice”
Alanna Mulally spoke at Monday’s CVRD electoral area services committee meeting. Photo by Scott Strasser

Comox Valley Regional District to consider temporary pot ban bylaw

The Comox Valley Regional District is considering taking a leaf — pot…

Alanna Mulally spoke at Monday’s CVRD electoral area services committee meeting. Photo by Scott Strasser
A Google street view of where the incident took place.

UPDATED: Comox taxi driver has tip of finger bitten off by ‘irate’ passenger

The passenger was arrested at the scene and the driver was treated at the local hospital

A Google street view of where the incident took place.
A Google street view of where the incident took place.

B.C. cab driver has tip of finger bitten off by ‘irate’ passenger

The incident took place in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island

A Google street view of where the incident took place.
A baby squirrel during feeding time. Photo supplied.

MARS anticipating influx of orphaned animals in the Comox Valley

Spring is the non-profit wildlife rescue society’s busiest time of the year

A baby squirrel during feeding time. Photo supplied.
Movers could be seen at the Courtenay location on Wednesday morning. Photo by Scott Strasser.

VI Fitness files for bankruptcy

A fitness company with eight gyms located across Vancouver Island has filed…

Movers could be seen at the Courtenay location on Wednesday morning. Photo by Scott Strasser.
No one was injured in the fire. The trailer was used for storage purposes. Photo by Scott Strasser

Comox Valley trailer fire has some residents hoping for ‘more protective measures’

Saturday marked the campground’s third trailer fire in less than a year

No one was injured in the fire. The trailer was used for storage purposes. Photo by Scott Strasser
Bill Brett (bow) and Ryan Mader (stern) approach the race finish line. Photo by Scott Strasser
Bill Brett (bow) and Ryan Mader (stern) approach the race finish line. Photo by Scott Strasser
Nursing graduates coming to work at Comox Valley, Campbell River hospitals

Nursing graduates coming to work at Comox Valley, Campbell River hospitals

Twenty-two casual and temporary nurses will be hired

Nursing graduates coming to work at Comox Valley, Campbell River hospitals
Photo courtesy JET Productions.

Draft plan for Union Bay coal hills remediation to be submitted this spring

West Fraser Mills is paying for the installation of an engineered membrane

Photo courtesy JET Productions.
An example of unregulated housing on Denman Island. Photo supplied by the Denman Housing Association.

Denman Island: a home with no homes

Shortage of housing stock, peculiarities of Island life have amplified the island’s housing crisis

An example of unregulated housing on Denman Island. Photo supplied by the Denman Housing Association.
The changes will come into effect next month. Graphic supplied by the CVRD

Changes coming to Comox Valley watering restrictions

Regional district changes will come into effect in May

The changes will come into effect next month. Graphic supplied by the CVRD
Extreme archery coming to Courtenay, Campbell River

Extreme archery coming to Courtenay, Campbell River

A new archery tag business will launch next month

Extreme archery coming to Courtenay, Campbell River
File photo by Scott Stanfield.

Homeless encampments shine light on affordable housing issues in the Comox Valley

The Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness believes more than 10 such sites exist in the region

File photo by Scott Stanfield.
Is Vancouver Island ready for the big wave

Is Vancouver Island ready for the big wave

Tsunami Preparedness Week highlights education, preparation — even on Island’s east coast

Is Vancouver Island ready for the big wave
The laundry employees 49 workers. Photo supplied.

Central Vancouver hospital laundry facility joins Island Health

The society provides laundry services to 23 facilities on Central Vancouver Island

The laundry employees 49 workers. Photo supplied.
A company was on site Wednesday, dismantling the restaurant’s signage. Photo by Scott Strasser.

Courtenay Burger King closed ‘permanently’

No reasons have been cited by management for the closure

A company was on site Wednesday, dismantling the restaurant’s signage. Photo by Scott Strasser.