If Easter long weekend plans include taking a ferry, you're asked to plan ahead. BC Ferries says it will be particularly important when travelling on the busy Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay and the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale routes. The busiest days expected during the long weekend are Thursday and Friday,...

With spring having arrived and an increase in outdoor construction projects, WorkSafeBC wants employers and workers to take steps to avoid falls from heights this year.  The notice for increased safety comes after a year where over 1,000 construction workers were injured due to falls from height last year, a...

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Watering lawns and gardens across the Comox Valley will soon be under restrictions.  Stage 1 water restrictions start May 1 for the Black Creek – Oyster Bay, Comox Valley, Royston, and Union Bay water systems.  CVRD Manager of Water Services Mike Herschmiller said with spring having arrived, it’s important to consider water...

BC Highway Patrol advises you to put your dog in the passenger seat following a recent incident. On April 9, a driver on Lougheed Highway near Production Way in Burnaby was issued a $109 ticket for holding his dog while driving. Corporal Michael McLaughlin says because driving is complex, you need...

You and your family can get ready for the summer by registering into local programs. The Comox Valley Regional District will open registration for summer programs later this month, with programs and classes ranging from swimming to day camps to run from June 29 to August 30. The district says activities...