North Island Hospital clinical pathology lab work threatened by VIHA, sign the petition
The Vancouver Island Health Authority plans to eliminate medical laboratory testing at the Comox Valley and Campbell River hospitals next year, but a group of citizens are fighting the change for better patient services
The Week: Island Health takeover for public safety, and Horner’s negative campaign
Island Health was right to take control of Comox Valley Seniors Village, and Retirement Concepts justification for staff shortages doesn’t hold up
The Week: CVRD pledges $750,000 to watershed; trouble in the town
CVRD’s contribution to the potential purchase of another 226 acres of riparian areas around Perseverance Creek is a good step toward protection of the Comox Valley drinking water supply
Why did Comox boot its CAO? No shortage of speculation around town
The Town of Comox booted its chief administrative officer, Richard Kanigan, this week. Why? Councillors aren’t saying, so people are floating their own theories
The Week: Courtenay Liberals without candidate days into the Oct. 21 federal election
Three days into the federal election campaign and the Liberal Party in the Courtenay-Alberni riding still have not chosen a candidate
Blood-sucking insects, will they spoil our west coast paradise?
The absence of blood-sucking insects used to be one of the joys of west coast living. But as Miracle Beach folks are discovering, a changing climate is messing with that
Woodstock icon living in Comox, 3L developers defeated, and public wants bold action
The Week: Woman in the iconic Woodstock photograph lives in Comox and while the BC Supreme Court ruled against 3L Developments, the conflict isn’t over. Plus, a survey shows the Canadian public is far ahead of politicians on climate change
The Week: logging in the watershed, update on Comox parade ban and more
Our report on logging in the Comox Lake watershed stirs debate. We check on Comox Mayor Russ Arnott’s allegations of complaints about the Mack Laing Heritage Society, but can’t find any. And sewage commission will reconsider Area B representation
The Week: Town of Comox parade denial was a petty ploy
Town of Comox denies Mack Laing Heritage Society entry into the Nautical Days parade for their “alarming” and “inappropriate behaviour.” It’s nothing but petty, middle school politics