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Make sure rising mercury not deadly, say officials as heat wave set to hit Island

Make sure rising mercury not deadly, say officials as heat wave set to hit Island

Smoke from interior fires also expected to hit area this week
Summer heatwave could smash records this week

Summer heatwave could smash records this week

Environment Canada is expecting a heat wave this week with temperatures forecasted to reach into the mid-30’s.
Justin Trudeau visits Revelstoke to encourage donations to Red Cross

Justin Trudeau visits Revelstoke to encourage donations to Red Cross

Prime minister urges others to help those affected by the B.C. wildfires
Esquimalt childcare centre investigated for ‘Fight Club’

Esquimalt childcare centre investigated for ‘Fight Club’

Island Health has launched an investigation into Ciara Early Childhood Centre after video showed children fighting while supervisors watch.
Six ounces of cane; 70.5 lbs of Chinook salmon

Six ounces of cane; 70.5 lbs of Chinook salmon

70th anniversary of second largest Tyee ever caught in Campbell River
What if Campbell River was threatened by wildfire?

What if Campbell River was threatened by wildfire?

If the city was threatened by fire, would you be ready to leave?
Campbell Riverite collecting donations for The Postmen relief distribution

Campbell Riverite collecting donations for The Postmen relief distribution

Midge Novak went to the Mainland to volunteer with the wildfire evacuee relief efforts two weeks ago and it changed her life.
Early morning shooting in Courtenay

Early morning shooting in Courtenay

An early morning shooting occurred Wednesday in the 4600 block of Island Highway in Courtenay, says the Comox Valley RCMP.
Duncan dumpster raiders raise alarms

Duncan dumpster raiders raise alarms

Mall employees feel threatened
Hunter cradles fawn hit by car in Campbell River

Hunter cradles fawn hit by car in Campbell River

“I’ve never been able to leave a fawn at the side of the road.”