Comox Valley
89-year-old man attacked with machete on Vancouver Island could lose eye, family says
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Comox Valley RCMP are looking for help to track down the man who attacked 89-year-old Bob Plumb. Continue reading
89-year-old assaulted with machete on Vancouver Island in ‘unprovoked’ attack: police
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
After the victim told the man he didn’t have a cigarette, the man allegedly assaulted him with the machete. Continue reading
Man dies in crash on Highway 19A near Union Bay
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The driver of the Toyota died at the scene and the occupants of the Ford were not seriously hurt, according to officials. Continue reading
Vancouver Island to see first publicly-funded ‘dementia village’ in Comox Valley
It’s called a “dementia village” because it’s meant to feel like a shared community home, rather than a nursing home. Continue reading
Video shows transient orca towing sailboat off B.C. coast
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The 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. Continue reading
Grieving B.C. mother puts up three billboards in connection with daughter’s disappearance
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Judy Peterson put up three billboards in the Comox Valley today to draw attention to the case of her missing daughter. Continue reading
BC Ferries second of three new vessels to hit waters today
The new ferry will accommodate approximately 145 vehicles and up to 600 passengers. The vessel will also run on natural gas instead of diesel. Continue reading
Comox Valley grade 11 student dies during Hornby Island field trip
Students at a Comox Valley school are mourning the mysterious death of one of their classmates. Continue reading
Timothy Prad not guilty in 2014 hit-and-run death of father of 2 in Comox Valley
The man charged in the 2014 hit-and-run death of a beloved teacher and father of two in the Comox Valley has been found not guilty of dangerous driving. Continue reading
Trial for man charged in 2014 Comox hit-and-run started today
The trial for the man charged in the 2014 hit-and-run death of Paul Bally, a beloved teacher and father of two in the Comox Valley, started Monday. Continue reading