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Two major fires in one week ‘devastating’ for Oyster River

‘We maybe get two fires like this in a year, so to have two in a week is kind of unheard of for us’
Central Saanich man pleads guilty to sex offences

Central Saanich man pleads guilty to sex offences

Charges involve child pornography, luring, and uttering threats

Habitat destruction, management, blamed for declining fishery

Over-fishing has not been the problem with coastal salmon stocks, according to a long-time fisherman in the Comox Valley.
CATastrophe’s efforts a life-saver for feral cat colony near Chemainus

CATastrophe’s efforts a life-saver for feral cat colony near Chemainus

More food needed to keep cats healthy and ready for adoption
Christmas decorations a labour of love for Colwood residents

Christmas decorations a labour of love for Colwood residents

Home has close to 100 inflatables on display until January
Police ‘won’t waver’ to allow lighted trucks to drive in the Valley

Police ‘won’t waver’ to allow lighted trucks to drive in the Valley

Following a warning to two drivers who decorate their trucks with Christmas lights, Comox Valley RCMP Inspector Tim Walton told Comox council Wednesday he cannot give permission to have them drive around the Valley.
UPDATED: Truck collision injures cyclist in Saanich

UPDATED: Truck collision injures cyclist in Saanich

Police continue to investigate a collision between a truck and a cyclist that sent the female rider to hospital, but have ruled out any role for a cyclist path that opened near the scence of the incident earlier this year.
SD61 to install new water fountains over lead concerns

SD61 to install new water fountains over lead concerns

They’re installing 350 new water fountains in local schools due to concerns over elevated levels of lead in the water system
Octogenerian to start New Year on flight adventure in Central America

Octogenerian to start New Year on flight adventure in Central America

Cordova Bay’s Bob Vance helped raise $425,000 for Hope Air
William Head fence debate a big deal out of nothing says officials

William Head fence debate a big deal out of nothing says officials

Metchosin Mayor John Ranns met with William Head warden Thursday