ONLINE FIRST: Coastal burning ban added to existing restrictions

Campfires and Category 3 open burning is prohibited in specific areas of the Coastal Fire Centre. Areas affected in this restriction are: Vancouver Island south of Highway 24 (Gold River Highway), the Squamish and Chilliwack forest districts; the mid and south Gulf Islands including Hornby and Denman islands. Campfires are permitted... more

Happy Canada Day

Great events and perfect weather line up for the country’s big day more

• Village steps back to advance Trilogy
• Plea made for ferry fares
• River pulses help fish

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Yanks edge Sox to win Mosquito crown

The Drewry Electric Yankees nipped the Investors Group Black Sox 6-5 recently to win the Comox Valley Baseball Association Mosquito division championship. The final capped a busy day of three tight, one-run games at Aspen Park. The Black Sox and Yanks... more

• Garstin’s season has room for improvement
• Sportsline
• Hedman’s addition makes life interesting for Comox’s Wishart

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Award-winning Rent celebrates life and love

CYMC Musical Theatre 2009 presents Vancouver Island’s premiere of Jonathan Larson’s award-winning Rent at the Sid Williams Theatre July 15 to 19. The award-winning creative team who brought you last year’s smash hit, Beauty and the Beast, features Roger Carr as director, Kristopher... more

• Jane Bunnett
• One-of-a-kind original monotypes at Filberg Lodge
• Mexican musicmakers at Wave

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Pygmy owls ferocious despite their small stature

“Feathered fireballs” conjures up an image of a large, ferocious bird, but this could not be further from the truth, since it is actually a nickname given to Canada’s smallest owl. The Pygmy owl is the smallest of the 15 owl... more

• Interact showers funds on causes
• Gardeners help with workshops
• Is certain wasp invasion species or godsend?

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Prison zombies tribute to Michael Jackson can't be topped

The stunning death of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, has left fans and music lovers worldwide reflecting on his passing. I never discovered the babyfaced MJ's smash ABC with the Jackson 5 until years after it catapulted him on his... more

• Inching towards full metric conversion
• A set-up for the cup?
• Gay penguins could teach Alberta a lesson

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