Raven Country News

As National Drowning Prevention Week approaches, the Strathcona Regional District is reminding residents that drowning remains a leading cause of preventable death across British Columbia.

The City of Courtenay is set to host upcoming sessions online for the public to see what's happening with its update to the Official Community Plan.

The Province is stepping up its fight against hate-motivated offences by increasing the staffing capacity of the B.C. hate crimes unit, led by the B.C. RCMP.

Several airports across Canada were forced to respond to bomb threats on Thursday, triggering evacuations, flight delays, and security sweeps that affected hundreds of passengers.

BC conservation officers captured a boa constrictor near Comox last week.

B.C. is expanding employment services provided by WorkBC centres to offer more choice and tailored support to meet people's individual needs, helping more B.C. job seekers get jobs.

Island Health now has a new webpage in place featuring estimated emergency department wait times and detailed patient resources.

A small plane crashed in Comox on Canada Day.

There will be a closure Thursday as crews repair a bridge on the Courtenay Riverway.

The Province has launched BC’s first publicly funded in-vitro fertilization program.

With the season in full swing across the country, the federal government is making it easier for people who lose important documentation in wildfires.

The BC government is taking steps to speed up construction timelines and reduce up-front costs for homebuilders.

Comox Valley RCMP, in partnership with Comox Valley Schools, recently wrapped up the 15th RCMP Mountie Camp at HMCS Quadra, marking what they call another successful chapter in a program that was the first RCMP youth camp of its kind in Canada.

Beginning Wednesday, July 2, adjustments are in place to the solid waste collection schedules and zones in Courtenay.

The Province is beginning work to ensure housing providers are able to take quick and decisive action against problematic tenants and guests, and address air-quality issues related to second-hand exposure to fentanyl.

People in British Columbia can now provide feedback about the Province’s plan to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and increase the use of clean energy.

Fresh, local food is available as the Comox Valley Farmers' Market sets up shop at Village Park, at the Comox Community Centre.