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What We Love

What We Love: Firey Sunrises

Winter skies have been on fire lately...but with sun, not actual fire (like the summer).

The Take

Tik Tok, Atomic Scientists Say Doomsday Clock Dangerously Close to Midnight

Canadian fossil fuel lobbyists cash in on war and destruction to push for more drilling and fracking

Bank Closes ATM. But are the (Unspoken) ‘Culprits’ Really to Blame?

We all want a safe experience when we go to the bank. But it seems this isn’t what’s happening at the Royal Bank in Campbell River.

No Longer Peacekeepers, Now a Global Security Risk?

Canada gets "honourable" mention in The Top Risks of 2023 report

Our Home

Island Medic Dies in Ukraine Protecting Fellow Soldier

Tsekhmisrenko went to serve in Ukraine as soon as fighting erupted

Watch VIDEO: Heroes Rescue Whale Near Port Hardy

DFO staff shown untangling the stressed-out whale

Shawnigan Woman Pleads To Care For Her Orphaned Niece

What is an "orphan"?

Local Heroes

Community Christmas Tree Bonfire is Back!

Volunteer fire department to give the holiday season a safe send-off

Comox’s Medal-Worthy Citizen!

There's still time for you help out too

Garbage Spill From A Year Ago Still Washing Up On Our Shores

It's not like freighters are going to stop passing by our coasts

R 'n R

Did You Know You’re Hurting Orcas Every Time You Flush?

This problem has a pretty obvious solution, but will we take it?

Victor’s Secret Supermodels Strut Their Stuff

Who doesn't like lingerie and a laugh?

Water Crisis Averted—For Now

A dry summer and fall has revealed a big weakness in Mt Washington's water system

New Ways

The Royals Get a Demo of Cutting-Edge VanIsle Tech

Kate and William cast off on virtual tour

The New Old-School Shop in Town

From sourcing local to running workshops that give back, they're prioritizing our local community

Childcare That Costs Less Than Lunch

With so many expenses rising, a new program could help

COVID

People Power Fuel’s Long COVID Study

People living with debilitating symptoms for months after infection

Feds Forget Local Businesses Who Stepped Up For The Cause

This move could leave us high and dry the next time a crisis hits

Are Our Schools Safe?

There are no more COVID protections in schools

Staying Well

What Happens When an Entire Health Region Becomes “Invisible” to Government?

A 2011 consultant report recommended one well-staffed and resourced acute care hospital to serve the entire region

Military Physician Assistants Could Help Close Healthcare Gaps

“I can’t put into words how frustrating it is that we are still unable to work”

It’s Not Just Your Grocery Bills That Are Skyrocketing

Rising costs are delaying the hospital's completion a while longer

Comox

How You Can Turn Christmas Gifts Into A Home

"Within a year, I went from having no hope of ever owning a home to moving into my own home. That was the biggest gift I've ever been given."

These Kids Can’t Vote, But They’re Still Making Their Voices Heard

Comox Valley teens did the digging so you don't have to

Bid a Little, Give a Lot

Sometimes new neighbours are a world away

Courtenay

Local Dad Calls For Safer Roads

“There’s kids, there’s two schools, and it’s just a matter of time before someone’s going to get hit, and it’s going to be a much different outcome.”

She Shoots, She Scores—Big Time

And she won't stop there

It’s The Time Of Year To Adopt A Grandparent!

Not everyone has family for the holidays, so you can fill in!

Cumberland

UROC Rocks Another Agreement

UROC has found a way to work well with the corporations that own most of the land around Cumberland

Mayor Brown is In The House

Let's see how she'll do in the role of mayor and peacemaker

Are You Ready To Boogie?

Sure November is cold, but these guys will get you cookin' on the dance floor

Denman & Hornby

Hornby Island is Ready to Ditch BC Ferries

It's more than residents who are tired of long wait times

What We Love: Totem Pole about to Take Flight

This captivating photo helps Indigenous artwork come to life.

Cumberland and Hornby Go Head to Head

BC's best small town bracket is red hot