A reminder that there will be a provincewide test of BC’s emergency alert system today.

BC Wildfire Service says effective noon tomorrow, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, which includes Vancouver Island.

The Rotary Club of Comox is thanking the community after another strong turnout for its annual shredding event.

The growing seaweed aquaculture sector is front and centre in Campbell River this week.

The City of Courtenay is getting ready to celebrate National Public Works Week with a series of events highlighting the work done behind the scenes to keep the community running.