It was a tragedy on Sproat Lake in Port Alberni this weekend.
Officials have recovered the body of a teen who went into the water after his canoe capsized.
The 17 year old was with two others, both 16 years old, who managed to be rescued Saturday afternoon after treading water for about an hour.
The body of the third teen was found last night.
Police say the boy’s family has been notified and his death is not considered suspicious.
Comox Firefighters Donate Another AED
The Comox Firefighters Association has donated another Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to help enhance public safety in the Comox Valley.
Comox Mayor Reflects On 2025 Achievements
As 2025 comes to a close, Comox Mayor Nicole Minions is reflecting on a year focused on collaboration, community pride, and progress on the Town’s strategic priorities.
Sayward Water Conservation Update
The Village of Sayward and the Strathcona Regional District are providing an update on water conservation efforts and next steps following the Newcastle Creek landslide.
Campbell River Infrastructure Upgrades
The City of Campbell River is moving ahead with major infrastructure upgrades, supported by $1.68 million in federal funding through the Canada Community-Building Fund.
Campbell River Partners With Local Developers On Reimagining The Row
The City of Campbell River has selected a local development team to move ahead with a major downtown revitalization project - Reimagine the Row.
The Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society’s (MARS) Winter Raffle fundraiser, ‘Bat to the Future, is on now through December 27th.
November 28th – December 23rd, find a unique, locally-made gift this holiday season at the Campbell River Art Gallery’s annual Holiday Faire!
at Campbell River Art GalleryThe community is welcome to attend a weekly support group for those supporting people with mental health and addictions.
at Mental Health Recovery Partners
The word "éy7á7juuthem" means “Language of our People” and is the ancestral tongue of the Homalco, Tla’amin, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations, with dialectic differences in each community.
It is pronounced "eye-ya-jooth-hem."