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Energy-Efficiency Program Expanded For Lower-Income Households
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (413+ words) Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7: 02 AM The Province is expanding a program that provides free home energy upgrades to lower-income households across B. C. Working with BC Hydro, Fortis BC, and the federal government, the Province is investing in an expanded Energy Conservation Assistance…...
Six People Remain Missing, Presumed Drowned After Vessel Sinks
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (383+ words) Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7: 10 AM Six people who were aboard a commercial charter vessel that sank Sunday near Richmond remain missing. RCMP say despite extensive multi-agency search efforts, four men and two women remain unaccounted for and are presumed drowned. The…...
City Completes 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge Project
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (409+ words) Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7: 44 AM The City of Courtenay has officially opened its new 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge, providing a safe and accessible route across the Courtenay River for people walking, cycling, and rolling. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday to…...
Police Remind Public To Be Vigilant When Purchasing Event Tickets Online
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (379+ words) Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7: 19 AM Comox Valley RCMP is reminding the public to use caution when purchasing event tickets through social media platforms and online marketplaces. Reports are coming in of fraudulent ticket sales in the community. Police say scammers often…...
Community Crisis Teams Connect More People To Support
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (468+ words) Friday, June 26, 2026 at 6: 48 AM A new provincial report says community-led crisis response teams have handled about 20 thousand calls across B. C. since the service launched in 2023. "When a person is in crisis, being met with understanding and compassion can change everything," said…...
Heat Dome Anniversary
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (400+ words) Friday, June 26, 2026 at 6: 43 AM Marking the fifth anniversary of B. C.'s deadly 2021 heat dome, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is urging people to be prepared as another hot summer gets underway. More than 600 people died during the record-breaking heat event,…...
Cumberland Home And Garden Tour Returns With Art And Community Focus
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (438+ words) Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7: 25 AM The annual Cumberland Home and Garden Tour is set for Saturday, June 27th, offering visitors a chance to explore some of the Village's most unique homes, gardens, gathering spaces, and community landmarks. Organized by the Cumberland Community…...
Record Year For North Island College Convocation
1+ week, 6+ day ago (338+ words) Friday, June 19, 2026 at 8: 36 AM A total of 484 students registered to take part in graduation ceremonies across the Campbell River, Comox Valley, and Port Alberni campuses this month. That edges out last year's record of 483 participants and continues a trend of…...
Province Urges B. C. Residents To Prepare For Wildfire And Drought Season
1+ week, 6+ day ago (421+ words) Friday, June 19, 2026 at 8: 01 AM The B. C. government is urging people to get ready for what could be another challenging summer for wildfires and drought. "Climate change is rewriting what we consider normal in British Columbia, with warmer, drier conditions increasing the…...
Energy Management Progress Shows Strong Savings And Emissions Reductions
1+ week, 6+ day ago (384+ words) Friday, June 19, 2026 at 8: 39 AM School District 72 is seeing early success in its efforts to reduce energy use and lower costs across its schools, with results already exceeding short-term targets. Board trustees received an update on the district's energy management program…...