Comox Valley
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Avian flu detected on Vancouver Island in small Comox Valley poultry flockA small poultry flock in British Columbia's Comox Valley has tested positive for the avian flu, the first case on Vancouver Island.HealthMay 11
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Man charged with second-degree murder after woman found dead in Courtenay, B.C. homeParamedics were called for reports of a woman in "medical distress," but instead, found what they believed to be a victim of murder, said police.CrimeMar 7
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Foul play suspected nearly two years after man disappears from Comox Valley, B.C.John Wesley Edwards, also known as 'Wes,' was last seen in Courtenay in eastern Vancouver Island on March 20, 2020. He was 45 years old at the time.CrimeJan 10
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89-year-old man attacked with machete on Vancouver Island could lose eye, family saysComox Valley RCMP are looking for help to track down the man who attacked 89-year-old Bob Plumb.CanadaAug 1, 2019
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89-year-old assaulted with machete on Vancouver Island in ‘unprovoked’ attack: policeAfter the victim told the man he didn't have a cigarette, the man allegedly assaulted him with the machete.CrimeJul 31, 2019
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Man dies in crash on Highway 19A near Union BayThe driver of the Toyota died at the scene and the occupants of the Ford were not seriously hurt, according to officials.TrafficJan 21, 2019
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Vancouver Island to see first publicly-funded ‘dementia village’ in Comox ValleyIt's called a "dementia village" because it's meant to feel like a shared community home, rather than a nursing home.HealthJan 18, 2019
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Video shows transient orca towing sailboat off B.C. coastThe video, posted to Facebook Sunday July 29, shows the whale dive under the moored vessel, which starts to move quickly across the water seconds later.CanadaJul 31, 2018
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Grieving B.C. mother puts up three billboards in connection with daughter’s disappearanceJudy Peterson put up three billboards in the Comox Valley today to draw attention to the case of her missing daughter.CrimeJul 5, 2018
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BC Ferries second of three new vessels to hit waters todayThe new ferry will accommodate approximately 145 vehicles and up to 600 passengers. The vessel will also run on natural gas instead of diesel.Jun 20, 2017
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