A ban on larger open fires across much of the B.C. coast takes effect at noon on Friday, May 30, as B.C.’s wildfire season ramps up.  The B.C. Wildfire Service says the ban only applies to Category 2 and 3 fires, meaning small campfires and cooking stoves are allowed. Fireworks,...

Uber is now expanding its brand of rideshare service to communities around BC, including the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island, making its app available in all areas and continuing to recruit drivers. In a news release, Uber Canada General Manager Michael van Hemmen says they are excited to bring rideshare...

A Comox Valley historic site will have a viewing platform added to it.  At the May 21 council meeting, the Town of Comox passed a motion to proceed with construction of a viewing platform on the Shakesides house, the former home of naturalist Hamilton “Mack” Laing.  A fundraiser was launched at the...

Tsartlip First Nation Chief Don Tom said, “the era of trust is over” between First Nations and the B.C. NDP, accusing Premier David Eby of adopting “Trumpism” and unilateral decision-making to enact controversial infrastructure legislation.

Courtenay residents look to voice concerns about the 6th Street Bridge project through a rally tonight. The aim of the rally is to promote a petition asking for mayor and council to reconsider the project, which has seen its cost go up from $6.9 million to $11.2 million this year. Retired...

The BC Government is hoping to help those struggling to get a job by issuing a new grant. Called the Work Experience Opportunities Grant, it will go to non-profit organizations across BC to make time-limited paid work opportunities for people on income and disability assistance, and Indigenous people with similar...