A proposed landing fee for recreational aircraft at the Campbell River Airport is getting mixed reviews from council. Airport Manager Dennis Brodie told councillors Tuesday the proposed $10 landing fee ($15 for international flights) would ensure a segment of users are paying into the airport. He likened it to roads where...

The Independent Investigations office (IIO) is currently investigating an incident where a man was injured while being arrested in Courtenay. They say on April 7 at 1:42 p.m., Comox Valley RCMP received a complaint of a man causing disturbance at a residence. Officers arrived at the scene and told him he...

The First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance is urging the federal government to stick to the plan to remove open-net pen salmon farms.    Last week, the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship and the BC Salmon Farmers Association held a news conference in Campbell River to release a position book on...

Multiple ferry sailings are cancelled this afternoon because of high winds, according to BC Ferries. Environment and Climate Change Canada says a gale warning is in effect for the Strait of Georgia north of Nanaimo, which expects winds of 34 to 47 knots for the area. Because of the high winds,...

Students in Campbell River will get some hands-on bike safety learning as part of a Provincial program.  The program is called Everyone Rides, and it teaches Grade 4 and 5 kids hand signals and how to understand road signs.  Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure says that building bike safety...

Whether you are headed into the backcountry for a hike or to camp, Ladysmith Search and Rescue says preparation is the key to survival.   President Faye Hjort says survival training and preparation isn’t just limited to hiking and camping and people who venture into the backcountry should be prepared...