Off-road vehicle use has been temporarily banned in several areas as a wildfire prevention measure.

The City of Courtenay has paused construction on the planned Bear James Park trail extension project.

A new roundabout at the intersection of Highway 4 and Beaver Creek Road i n Port Alberni is now open to traffic.

RCMP are seeking assistance as investigators work to identify the source of the Summerland wildfire. The fire was sparked on Friday.

An online survey ends today as the City of Courtenay gathers input on design options for the Anderton Riverbank Restoration project.

Comox Council has given third reading to a proposed rezoning for 721 Lazo Road.

A state of provincial emergency has been declared in British Columbia as a fast-moving wildfire in the South Okanagan continues to threaten communities.

A 25 year old man missing in the Mount Albert Edward area of Strathcona Provincial Park has been found.

Campbell River RCMP are sharing details of a 3 month investigation which netted drugs and cash.

Campbell River RCMP are asking for the public’s help following 2 armed robberies that investigators believe are connected.

More international wildfire crews are arriving in British Columbia to help fight fires across the province.

Construction of a 75-metre soft-surface trail extension in Bear James Park is set to go next week.

BC Hydro is buying the Island Generation power plant in Campbell River in a move aimed at strengthening electricity reliability on Vancouver Island.

Courtenay Council received a season review for the Temporary Winter Shelter at 971 Cumberland Road at last week’s council meeting.

Island Health says two North Island programs are helping people living with mental health and substance use challenges build confidence, job skills and community connections through culinary training.

Search and Rescue teams have been looking for a 25 year old man who went missing after hiking in the Paradise Meadows area of Mount Albert Edward.

The Strathcona Regional District is getting set to open the doors of the Just Like Home Lodge and Health Professionals Housing.

The gym at the Campbell River Sportsplex will remain closed for the rest of the week.

Nominations are now open for the 3rd annual Haig-Brown Environmental Stewardship Awards, recognizing people and organizations making a difference for the environment in the Campbell River region.

Island Health is receiving $1.3 million over the next 3 years to help seniors and Elders on North Vancouver Island remain healthy and independent in their own homes.

The B.C. government is investing $1 million in the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation to help protect fish, wildlife and ecosystems across the province.

The City of Courtenay and the Town of Comox are among 54 communities across British Columbia receiving funding through the federal Build Communities Strong Fund.