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
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
The Comox Valley Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) will host its annual Casual Labour Week from July 6 to 17.
Casual Labour Week promotes youth employment by linking young people seeking casual summer employment and employers or homeowners seeking help.
“Casual... more
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
No matter who you are, North Island College is dedicated to supporting your interest in learning, either for personal development, a better career, or just for fun.
NIC offers more than 70 credit programs and 900 individual courses, such as Trades... more
“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
BC Ferries continues to founder under the pressure of its ridership conundrum.
Given a $20-million one-time provincial grant to reduce fares by one-third over the winter months, the privately operated, publicly owned provincial ferry corporation saw a spike in ridership.
It wasn’t... more
Dear editor,
Residents and taxpayers of the Comox Valley, are you aware of what is happening regarding the Comox Valley Airport Commission (CVAC) and the Comox Valley Airport?
How many have given thought to the possibility of WestJet not continuing service to... more
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