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Library workers in strike position Thursday
Workers at Vancouver Island Regional libraries could go on strike this week.The last collective agreement between the library and BCGEU Local 702 expired at the end of 2020.In a...
On-campus student housing coming to North Island College in Courtenay
North Island College has announced that it is creating its first on-campus student housing project.The Comox Valley campus in Courtenay will see 157 individual and 60 family-specific options in...
Worker killed during mobile home installation
One person is dead following a workplace fatality in Coombs. Oceanside RCMP confirm that a crew was blocking a 62-foot long mobile home Wednesday afternoon, when one of the workers...
BC child care providers to receive $20 million in health & safety funding
BC Daycares are set to receive $20million dollars to beef up their defenses against the Omicron covid variant. The new, one time Health and Safety grant can be used to...
Another round of grants available for programs that help the homeless
Programs that address homelessness issues can apply for the recently-opened second intake for BC’s Strengthening Communities' Services Program.The Strengthening Communities' Services Program gives local governments and First Nations additional...
Social media extortion, crypto-theft scams hit coast residents
More reminders today that the online scammers are out there, in social media and on dating apps. Sunshine Coast RCMP are reporting two recent thefts. In the first case, a person...
Freedom Convoy 2022 rolls on to Ottawa
A convoy of truck drivers from British Columbia is making its way to Ottawa. They will be joined in the Nations’ capital by other big-riggers from Alberta, Ontario, the Atlantic...
Campbell River RCMP have busiest year in a decade
The Campbell River RCMP says 2021 was its busiest year since modern reporting systems were created a decade ago. In a news release, the force reported that the year closed...
Students encouraged to walk, wheel to class
Two Vancouver Island schools will get more exercise and fresh air, as part of the Active School Travel Pilot...
Update: 10 wounded in explosion at 19 Wing CFB Comox
It is now reported that ten people were injured in the explosion this morning at CFB Comox, that appears...
Expect to pay more for propane this winter
The Canadian Propane Association says high international demand, coupled with increasing transportation costs, have caused a spike in propane...
Purple Light Nights shines the light on Intimate Partner Violence
Every October, community groups and the RCMP work to shine a light on Intimate Partner Violence, through something called...
Monday ferries cancelled, weather statement issued
BC Ferries has cancelled all of its Monday morning sailings, and some afternoon sailings, between the mainland and Vancouver...
Strike vote: union for Strathcona Gardens workers cites spike in cost of living
The union for workers at Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex says the Regional District should return to the bargaining table...
BC youth in care will get iPhones for safety, self-esteem
Nearly 4,000 youth in care in British Columbia are getting iPhones. The ministry's Phones4Youth program is beginning to distribute smartphones...
Campbell River young adults, volunteers, and tour operators clean up shoreline
10 tonnes of debris has been removed in the first five days, in a project by the Campbell River...
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North Island Menopause Conference returns for second year in Campbell River
The North Island Menopause Conference is returning to Campbell River for its second annual gathering.
Mid Island Co-op purchases Discovery Foods locations in Oyster River, Campbell River
Mid Island Consumer Services Co-operative (Mid Island Co-op) has purchased two Discovery Foods grocery stores in Oyster River and Campbell River.
Campbell River Crime Stoppers receives international recognition
Campbell River Crime Stoppers, once on the verge of disappearing, has made an outstanding turnaround — receiving international recognition with the 2025 Community Engagement and Awareness Award (community of up to 300,000).
Halloween fun in Campbell River
The veil is getting thin and the air is getting colder — we’ve reached the end of October! Halloween is here, and a variety of spooky events are taking place across Campbell River, sure to satisfy the itch for some ghoulish fun.
John Hart Facility public warning system tests scheduled for Nov. 6
BC Hydro will conduct public warning system tests for the John Hart Generating Station on Nov. 6, with temporary signage advising of siren tests placed along the Campbell River.
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