Author Archives: Bill Nation

Comox Valley Salvation Army's extreme weather shelter has been a busy spot over the past week. Brent Hobden says a record number of people are turning to Pidcock House to shelter from the cold overnig...

Looks like this cold weather will continue another few days. Armel Castellan with Environment Canada says there could be some relief from these cold overnight and daytime temperatures as early as next...

K'omoks and Qualicum First Nations have signed forestry agreements with the province. As part of the package, they'll be able to sustainably harvest 32-thousand cubic metres of timber per year, over 2...

The entertainment world has lost a versatile member with the death of Canadian Alan Thicke. The Kirkland Lake, Ontario-born actor, writer and composer has died in Los Angeles at the age of 69. A publi...

A federal task force charged with exploring the legalization of recreational marijuana has released its report. Under the framework proposals unveiled today, dedicated, alcohol-free cannabis lounges a...

People who're planning to head into the backcountry are being advised to check the avalanche danger. Jan Neuspiel with the Vancouver Island Avalanche Bulletin recommends taking avalanche training to g...

Comox Valley posted 201 housing starts up to the end of November compared to 258 for the same period last year. Braden Batch, a market analyst with C-M-H-C, says although starts are down this year the...

B-C Ferries is gearing up for the busy holiday period. Ferries Deborah Marshall says the company will be putting on 135 extra sailings to accommodate increased traffic volumes. It's recommended that t...

We're heading into a deep freeze this week. Armel Castellan with Environment Canada says daytime highs will remain below or just above the freezing mark. He says the weather will remain cool for at le...

Health officials are advising people -- especially seniors -- to be cautious if you're planning to venture outside in this cold weather. Medical Health Officer Dr. Paul Hasselback says if you have to ...