Tag: Comox Valley

Six arrested after stolen vehicle incident stretches multiple jurisdictions 

Nanaimo RCMP said six people were arrested following a stolen-vehicle incident that spanned multiple jurisdictions. 

Four Island and Coast communities to receive funding for FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations

The B.C. government is providing funding to communities across the province to celebrate the “beautiful game.” 

Island Health welcoming applications for 2026 youth harm reduction award

The health authority said the award recognizes youth who are taking action to reduce harms from substances such as alcohol, nicotine or unregulated drugs through school projects, education or peer support.

Environment Canada lifts coastal flooding statement

Environment Canada lifted the statement on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 4.

Coastal Flooding Statement active for parts of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Canada has issued a coastal flooding statement for B.C.’s south coast, affecting parts of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

Young farmers receive land matching support from province, Young Agrarians

Young farmers have received over 200 matches with landowners to make land access easier and strengthen food security. The matches...

Bee boxes set up as mason bees begin pollination

An abundance of bee boxes have been set up to provide homes as the creatures come out for spring....

Mount Washington to open this weekend

Mount Washington says the hill will be open Friday with all five carpets and the Eagle and Hawk chair lifts from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Boil water advisory issued on Keats Island 

Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a boil water advisory on Keats Island in the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s Eastbourne water service area. 

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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