Tag: Comox

Changes to advanced booking looks to ease congestion on ferries between Powell River and Comox 

BC Ferries Tyler Hay -
Travellers taking B.C. Ferries between Powell River and Comox this summer may see lower fares if they book sailings during less busy times.

Comox search and rescue aircraft perform night rescue near Fort Nelson

Search & Rescue My Powell River Now Staff -
An injured horseback rider is recovering at a Prince George hospital after being rescued in a remote area of Northeastern BC by search and rescue aircraft from Comox on Vancouver Island. Late Tuesday evening, the rider required emergency medical aid in the wilderness 185 km east of Fort Nelson. Unable to reach the area due to the rugged terrain and darkness, the RCMP called for assistance from the Royal Canadian Airforce. A CC-295 Kingfisher plane and a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter were dispatched from 19 Wing Comox.

Comox councillor enters B.C. Greens leadership race

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Comox town councillor and family doctor Jonathan Kerr is in the running to be the next leader of the B.C. Greens. 

Mechanical issues cancel ferry sailings

News Justin Goulet -
UPDATE: Due to the mechanical issue, the 3:25 PM sailing departing Comox to Powell River has been cancelled. The...

Stormy Weather Causes Ferry Cancellations

News Justin Goulet -
The wet weekend weather conditions continued into Sunday and caused a number of BC Ferry cancellations. On the Comox (Little...

Direct Ferry Service From Texada to Comox in the Works

News Justin Goulet -
BC Ferries has announced a pilot project that will run direct service from Texada Island to Comox. Northern Sunshine...

Final bit of training being done on Salish Orca

News Justin Goulet -
The journey of the Salish Orca continues. The BC ferry will be replacing the Queen of Burnaby on the Comox...

Search called off for missing boater

News Justin Goulet -
A man is presumed drowned after a fishing boat sank near Comox on Monday. The Prince Rupert-based Miss Cory vessel...

Bomb disposal training at 19 Wing Comox

News Justin Goulet -
You might hear some loud bangs coming from the grounds at 19 Wing Comox over the next 2 weeks. Bomb...

New hospitals set to open in 2017

News Justin Goulet -
2017 is going to be a special year for the North Island Hospitals Project. Both the new Comox Valley...

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