BC Hydro is warning people about higher river flows in two areas of the Puntledge River.  A safety advisory has been issued for Barber’s Hole and Nymph Falls starting October 31 when the Comox Dam will discharge about 30 cubic metres per second (m3/s) from 13 m3/s.  Storms in the past...

A helicopter crash that killed the pilot in Jervis Inlet three years ago was caused by a mechanical failure, according to the Transportation Safety Board (TSB). On October 4, 2021, Black Tusk Helicopter Incorporated was doing heli-logging work in Jervis Inlet on the Sunshine Coast with a twin-rotor helicopter, transporting...

Be ready for strong winds, as a wind warning is in effect for parts of Vancouver Island is in effect. Environment and Climate Change Canada says a pacific frontal system is apporaching Vancouver Island, resulting in strong winds. The winds will affect places from Nanoose Bay to Campbell River, gusting from...

With the final count for the BC election finished, former MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard offers her thoughts. In both the initial count and final count, Conservative Candidate Brennan Day walked away with the most votes for Courtenay – Comox, with 13,481, beating Leonard’s 13,389. In a statement responding to the results, Leonard...

The Comox Valley Regional District is apologizing to the K’omoks First Nation after heritage sites were damaged. The incident happened in the fall of last year during construction of the Denman Cross Island Trail when registered and unregistered K’omoks Cultural Heritage sites were damaged. The district says this caused unnecessary harm...

RCMP Federal Policing investigators have made a major discovery regarding illegal edibles on Vancouver Island.  Six suspects were arrested, and thousands of counterfeit cannabis-laced edibles were seized which resembled popular snack brands after search warrants were executed at five residences and two dispensaries in Nanaimo and Port Alberni.  The edibles also...