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BC murder suspects believed dead

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GILLAM, MB- The search for two murder suspects from British Columbia is likely over. The Manitoba RCMP announced today that two bodies, believed to be those of Bryer Schmegelsky, 18,...

Three black bears causing concern in Courtenay: conservation

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COURTENAY, B.C- Three bears are raiding easy-to-access garbage in the Comox Valley. That’s according to Sergeant Mike Newton, a Black Creek conservation officer based out of Black Creek. Speaking on...

Cougar growling at students prompted Wednesday warning: conservation

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COURTENAY, B.C- A cougar in Courtenay’s west end made a major impression on students in the Comox Valley this week. On Wednesday, School District 71 issued a warning from the...

17th Street Bridge opening up on Sunday evening

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COURTENAY, B.C- Drivers in the Comox Valley should expect a delay on Sunday evening. According to a notice from Mainroad North Island, the 17th Street Bridge will be opening up...

19 Wing asking public to return washed-up flares

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COMOX, B.C- If you see a flare on the beach, hand it in. That’s the word from 19 Wing Comox, as warm weather draws more people onto beaches around the...

Missing Campbell River man found “alive and well”: RCMP

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CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- A missing man from Campbell River has been found. According to the Campbell River RCMP, Jason Blake has found. Blake had been reported missing on Wednesday. The detachment...

17th Street Bridge opening up tonight

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COURTENAY, B.C- Drivers in the Comox Valley should expect a delay tonight. According to a notice from Mainroad North Island, the 17th Street Bridge will be opening up at 5:00...

Northern Sea Wolf starting service Saturday

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PORT HARDY, B.C- The new ferry between Bella Coola and Port Hardy will be starting up on Saturday. According to a news release from BC Ferries, the Northern Sea Wolf...

Missing Surrey man found, death not suspicious: police

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COURTENAY, B.C- A missing man from Surrey is dead. 58-year old Stephen Mapes had been reported missing earlier this spring...

Driver charged in fatal Campbell River hit and run heading to trial

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CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- Marion Nicole Grant will be going to trial. Grant is the woman charged after a fatal hit...

Gale warning in effect for Johnstone Strait, Sayward wildfire may be affected

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SAYWARD, BC - Strong winds are headed for Johnstone Strait. According to an alert from Environment Canada, gale force winds...

Courtenay murderer sentenced to life in prison

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COURTENAY, B.C- Michael Simard is going to prison for a long time. Simard was found guilty on two counts of...

Rail dispute heading to court next Monday

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VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C- A dispute over the E&N rail line is heading for court May 13. However, the Island Corridor...

This is a drill: Province tests Alert Ready system

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For the third time, the province has tested the Alert Ready system. Jennifer Rice is the Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency...

Campbell River superintendent says no change in SOGI commitment, despite meetings with anti-SOGI activist

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CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- The school system in Campbell River won’t be seeing any changes to how it handles SOGI...

BC Hydro starting Puntledge siren testing tomorrow

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COURTENAY, B.C- Residents of the Comox Valley will hear alarms along the Puntledge River tomorrow. BC Hydro is conducting both...
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Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Doug Chapman seeking re-election to Campbell River city council

2026 Municipal Election
First elected to Campbell River city council in 2022, Doug Chapman is seeking a second term.
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