Author Archives: Bill Nation

We could soon get a break from the freezing temperatures that've gripped the province for more than a month. Louis Kohaniy with Environment Canada says some relief could come as early as this weekend,...

This season's flu virus is starting to make its presence felt as the bug slowly makes its way up Vancouver Island. Medical Health Officer Dr. Paul Hasselback says there's been a spike in flu cases at ...

The provincial government has boosted the threshold for its homeowner grants program by 33 per cent following a steep jump in property-tax assessments. Finance Minister Mike de Jong says the threshold...

Motorists are being told to ease off on the gas pedal if you're planning to travel. R-C-M-P Constable Rob Gardner says the daytime high is expected to remain near the freezing mark, which could make t...

Campbell River R-C-M-P are seeking the public's help in locating a 54-year old woman who hasn't been seen since December 27th. Laura McLeod is 5' 4", 121 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone ...

A Victoria-based company has been selected as the preferred operator for a potential passenger ferry between Nanaimo and Vancouver. Island Ferry Services has been selected. David Marshall says his com...

People will be digging out on Monday after another dump of snow. Parts of the region have been blanketed by as much as 15 centimetres. Stewart Westwood with Emcon Services advises motorists on the hig...

Some scary moments for passengers on board a WestJet flight from Mexico to Comox on Saturday after smoke was detected inside the cabin. Emergency crews were on scene at Y-Q-Q as a precaution. No one w...

Comox Valley is coming off one of its best years ever for real estate sales. Realtor Marty Douglas says the Comox Valley had 2055 sales last year. That's about 200 shy of the 2007 record. Average pric...

Comox Valley is coming off one of its best years ever for real estate sales. Realtor Marty Douglas says the Comox Valley had 2055 sales last year. That's about 200 shy of the 2007 record. Average pric...