Scott Strasser

Vancouver Island residents 16 and older consumed an average of 11.5 litres of absolute alcohol in 2016, which is equivalent to 667 standard drinks per year. File photo.

Alcohol consumption on the rise on Vancouver Island

The increase has led to more hospitalizations as a result of alcohol consumption

Vancouver Island residents 16 and older consumed an average of 11.5 litres of absolute alcohol in 2016, which is equivalent to 667 standard drinks per year. File photo.
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease confirmed in the Comox Valley

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease confirmed in the Comox Valley

The B.C. government has confirmed dead feral rabbits found in the Comox…

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease confirmed in the Comox Valley
The new hospital opened in October 2017. Photo by Scott Strasser.

Brand-new Comox Valley hospital over capacity, under-staffed

VIHA says the facility operated at 110 per cent patient capacity between October and February

The new hospital opened in October 2017. Photo by Scott Strasser.
B.C. bunny owners warned about deadly rabbit virus

B.C. bunny owners warned about deadly rabbit virus

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease has been discovered on Central Vancouver Island and Delta

B.C. bunny owners warned about deadly rabbit virus
Rabbit owners are advised to be cautious as there have been more confirmed cases of rabbit haemorrhagic disease. (News Bulletin file photo)

Province warning rabbit owners after confirmed cases of deadly virus

Testing confirmed feral rabbits in Nanaimo and Delta had died from rabbit hemorrhagic disease

Rabbit owners are advised to be cautious as there have been more confirmed cases of rabbit haemorrhagic disease. (News Bulletin file photo)
Black Press file photo.

Dead rabbits found at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds stoke concerns about Nanaimo virus

A B.C. wildlife veterinarian says a few of the dead bunnies will be sent for diagnosis next week.

Black Press file photo.
Frank Harding, in his home in Courtenay. Photo by Scott Strasser.

98-year-old Courtenay man passes driving reassessment

Frank Harding has been driving for nearly eight decades

Frank Harding, in his home in Courtenay. Photo by Scott Strasser.
The CVRD boardroom was filled to above capacity on Monday with residents opposed to the proposed water bottling business. Photo by Scott Strasser.
The CVRD boardroom was filled to above capacity on Monday with residents opposed to the proposed water bottling business. Photo by Scott Strasser.
Will Thompson is a Grade 10 student at Highland Secondary School. Photo by Scott Strasser.

Comox student captures top spot at Island-wide short film competition

Grade 10 student Will Thompson won the competition for his short film Change

Will Thompson is a Grade 10 student at Highland Secondary School. Photo by Scott Strasser.
Two of the senior living facilities under the Retirement Concepts umbrella, in Courtenay. Photo by Scott Strasser.

21 retirement homes in B.C. now ‘owned’ by Chinese government

China has seized the Anbang Insurance Group — the parent company of 21 senior living homes in B.C.

Two of the senior living facilities under the Retirement Concepts umbrella, in Courtenay. Photo by Scott Strasser.
The retirement homes are owned by Retirement Concepts, which is owned by the Anbang Insurance Group, which is now owned by the Chinese government. Photo by Scott Strasser.

Seven Vancouver Island retirement homes now ‘owned’ by Chinese government

China seizes Anbang Insurance Group — parent company of largest senior living home chain in B.C.

The retirement homes are owned by Retirement Concepts, which is owned by the Anbang Insurance Group, which is now owned by the Chinese government. Photo by Scott Strasser.
Scott Strasser/Comox Valley Record                                Kensington Union Bay Properties vice-president Brian McMahon.

Largest development project north of the Malahat unveiled

The 850-acre proposal aims to bring create nearly 3,000 homes plus businesses to Union Bay

Scott Strasser/Comox Valley Record                                Kensington Union Bay Properties vice-president Brian McMahon.
An aerial view of the Union Bay coal hills. Photo courtesy JET Productions.

West Fraser Timber to supply engineered cover for Union Bay coal hills

Cover to impede water access to contaminated coal site, reduce metal release into environment

An aerial view of the Union Bay coal hills. Photo courtesy JET Productions.
Business co-owner Pam Young poses in her store. Photo by Scott Strasser.

Downtown Courtenay art gallery and paper store moving to online-only format

The South Hollow Gallery Leapenhi Paper store on Fifth Street is calling it quits later this month

Business co-owner Pam Young poses in her store. Photo by Scott Strasser.
Air Canada to offer non-stop daily flights between Calgary and Comox this summer

Air Canada to offer non-stop daily flights between Calgary and Comox this summer

More non-stop flight options between Comox and Calgary are coming soon. Air…

Air Canada to offer non-stop daily flights between Calgary and Comox this summer
Wounded Warriors runner Jacqueline Zweng, left, running with Andrew Harward, right in 2017. Photo by Lauren Collins, (Black Press).

Wounded Warrior Run BC coming back to Vancouver Island

A kick-off event will be held Thursday in Colwood to raise awareness of the fundraiser

Wounded Warriors runner Jacqueline Zweng, left, running with Andrew Harward, right in 2017. Photo by Lauren Collins, (Black Press).
Alberni Outpost closes

Alberni Outpost closes

Alberni Outpost has shut up shop. The outdoor and recreation-focused business with…

Alberni Outpost closes
The SD71 board approved the District Calendar Committee’s recommendation unanimously. Photo by Scott Strasser.

Comx Valley approves two-week spring breaks for three more years

Students in the Comox Valley will enjoy a two-week spring break until…

The SD71 board approved the District Calendar Committee’s recommendation unanimously. Photo by Scott Strasser.
UV water treatment comes early for Comox Valley

UV water treatment comes early for Comox Valley

The RD predicts the interim measure will reduce Boil Water Advisories by 80 per cent

UV water treatment comes early for Comox Valley
Photo courtesy Janel Debalinhard.

Arrest made in Comox Valley sex toy robbery

An arrest has been made after a reported robbery of a rubber…

Photo courtesy Janel Debalinhard.