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Emergency crews perform CPR on a man under the Fifth Street bridge in Courtenay Wednesday morning. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela

Emergency crews called to Courtenay bridge after man found in water

The condition of the man is unknown at this time

Emergency crews perform CPR on a man under the Fifth Street bridge in Courtenay Wednesday morning. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela
Cumberland latest Vancouver Island town to add a plastic ban

Cumberland latest Vancouver Island town to add a plastic ban

Comox Valley community to ban single-use plastic bags and straws starting this summer

Cumberland latest Vancouver Island town to add a plastic ban
Zoe Nagler has lived in this one bedroom suite in d’Esterre Gardens for the past six years but received an eviction notice in January because she is too young to live in the senior’s facility. Nagler has cerebral palsey. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela

‘Too-young’ Vancouver Island woman successfully challenges eviction

Zoe Nagler, 46, had been given notice after living in seniors complex for six years

Zoe Nagler has lived in this one bedroom suite in d’Esterre Gardens for the past six years but received an eviction notice in January because she is too young to live in the senior’s facility. Nagler has cerebral palsey. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela
On March 20, Judith Conway and her overdose awareness display were blessed by Pope Francis. The display is made up of flags and ribbons honouring those who have died of overdoses and those currently struggling with addiction. Photo courtesy of Judith Conway

Comox overdose awareness display blessed by the Pope

Judith Conway created the display in honour of her son and others who have died of overdoses

On March 20, Judith Conway and her overdose awareness display were blessed by Pope Francis. The display is made up of flags and ribbons honouring those who have died of overdoses and those currently struggling with addiction. Photo courtesy of Judith Conway
The waters around Denman and Hornby Islands were full of fishing boats during the annual roe herring fishery in the Strait of Georgia. Shannon Ford took this photo of her neighbours fishing on Denman Island, with commercial fishing boats working in the background. Photo courtesy of Shannon Ford

BIG READ: The two sides of the Strait of Georgia roe herring fishery

The case for the Strait of Georgia roe herring fishery Comox fisherman,…

The waters around Denman and Hornby Islands were full of fishing boats during the annual roe herring fishery in the Strait of Georgia. Shannon Ford took this photo of her neighbours fishing on Denman Island, with commercial fishing boats working in the background. Photo courtesy of Shannon Ford
Due to a collapsing roof, crews mainly worked outside to knock down the fire. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela

Courtenay home a ‘writeoff’ after Sunday afternoon fire

Two occupants and one of a neighbouring home treated for minor smoke inhalation

Due to a collapsing roof, crews mainly worked outside to knock down the fire. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela
Someone borrowed “Wilderness Living” from the Union Bay library in 1977. The book was returned to the Courtenay Library in March 2019… more than 42 years after its due date. Back in 1977, library books carried time-stamp cards in an inner pocket, advising customers as to when the book was due. The pink slip on the right is the time-stamp card that was still in the book when it was returned. Photos via Facebook

Book returned to Vancouver Island library 42 years overdue

If it weren’t for the library’s $10 cap, the person would have owed $4599 in overdue fines

Someone borrowed “Wilderness Living” from the Union Bay library in 1977. The book was returned to the Courtenay Library in March 2019… more than 42 years after its due date. Back in 1977, library books carried time-stamp cards in an inner pocket, advising customers as to when the book was due. The pink slip on the right is the time-stamp card that was still in the book when it was returned. Photos via Facebook
VIDEO: Opponents want federal government to shut down roe herring fishery

VIDEO: Opponents want federal government to shut down roe herring fishery

Pacific Wild is concerned about the impact the fishery could have on the marine ecosystem

VIDEO: Opponents want federal government to shut down roe herring fishery
VIDEO: Opponents to roe herring fishery call for government to shut it down

VIDEO: Opponents to roe herring fishery call for government to shut it down

Pacific Wild is concerned about the impact the fishery could have on the marine ecosystem

VIDEO: Opponents to roe herring fishery call for government to shut it down
Comox Lake water level is only at 131.8 metres, 1.5 metres below average for this time of year. (Stephen Watson/Twitter)

Vancouver Island water system at 50-year low

“Winter drought” has Comox Lake/Puntledge River system in full conservation mode

Comox Lake water level is only at 131.8 metres, 1.5 metres below average for this time of year. (Stephen Watson/Twitter)
Former RCMP Inspect. Tim Walton ties police tape at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Cliffe Avenue and 26th Street July 26, 2016. Black Press File Photo

25 months for impaired driver in crash that killed Vancouver Island senior

Serina Laliberte will be prohibited from driving for five years after sentencing in 2016 incident

Former RCMP Inspect. Tim Walton ties police tape at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Cliffe Avenue and 26th Street July 26, 2016. Black Press File Photo
Former RCMP Inspect. Tim Walton ties police tape at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Cliffe Avenue and 26th Street July 26, 2016. Black Press File Photo

Island woman lost husband to impaired driver on her birthday

Family members of Comox Valley man killed in 2016 collision deliver victim impact statements

Former RCMP Inspect. Tim Walton ties police tape at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Cliffe Avenue and 26th Street July 26, 2016. Black Press File Photo
Union Bay official files lawsuit against chairman for defamation

Union Bay official files lawsuit against chairman for defamation

Susanna Kaljur has begun legal action against Ted Haraldson and four ‘John Does’

Union Bay official files lawsuit against chairman for defamation
Tucker, a one-year-old orange tabby, recently received life-saving surgery after his left rear leg was stepped on and shattered by a horse. Photo courtesy of the Comox Valley & District SPCA

Cat stepped on by horse receives life-saving surgery

The Comox Valley & District SPCA is looking for help to cover medical expenses

Tucker, a one-year-old orange tabby, recently received life-saving surgery after his left rear leg was stepped on and shattered by a horse. Photo courtesy of the Comox Valley & District SPCA
Province once again threatens to fine Cumberland for wastewater treatment issues

Province once again threatens to fine Cumberland for wastewater treatment issues

This is the fourth time the Village has received a non-compliance notice

Province once again threatens to fine Cumberland for wastewater treatment issues
Zoe Nagler has lived in this one bedroom suite in d’Esterre Gardens for the past six years but recently received an eviction notice because she is too young to live in the senior’s facility. Nagler has cerebral palsey. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela

Disabled Island pair evicted from long-time home for being too young

In the past, people with disabilities under 55 were sometimes granted tenancy if there was a vacancy

Zoe Nagler has lived in this one bedroom suite in d’Esterre Gardens for the past six years but recently received an eviction notice because she is too young to live in the senior’s facility. Nagler has cerebral palsey. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela
The Wounded Warrior Run moves past the weigh scales on the Trans Canada Highway just north of Duncan at the Highway 18 and Herd Road intersection. (Lois DeEll photo)
The Wounded Warrior Run moves past the weigh scales on the Trans Canada Highway just north of Duncan at the Highway 18 and Herd Road intersection. (Lois DeEll photo)
Comox Valley Seniors Village has had a outbreak of norovirus since Jan. 29. (Google Maps image)
Comox Valley Seniors Village has had a outbreak of norovirus since Jan. 29. (Google Maps image)
Jenna Leggett is a Grade 12 student at Highland Secondary and is one of 160 recipients of the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, valued at $5,000. Photo supplied

Vancouver Island student wins Horatio Alger scholarship

Jenna Leggett grew up on Read Island where there was no electricity and no roads to her home

Jenna Leggett is a Grade 12 student at Highland Secondary and is one of 160 recipients of the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, valued at $5,000. Photo supplied
Fire crews worked to evacuate smoke from the Comox Valley Airport after a small toaster fire. Travelers and staff were evacuated for around half an hour. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela

Comox Valley Airport evacuated after toaster fire

The fire was quickly extinguished and no flights were affected

Fire crews worked to evacuate smoke from the Comox Valley Airport after a small toaster fire. Travelers and staff were evacuated for around half an hour. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela