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.
Cumberland Fire Chief Retiring After 52 Years Of Service
After more than half a century of service to the community, Cumberland Fire Chief Mike Williamson is preparing to retire at the end of September.
Fun On The Farm Fundraiser Returns To Campbell River Today
Families are invited to spend an afternoon at Holly Hill Farm while supporting the Campbell River and North Island Transition Society.
Tour de Rock Rolling Through Our Area This Week
The 2026 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock is making its way toward Campbell River and the Comox Valley as the annual Vancouver Island fundraiser enters its third day.
Months-Long Closure Begins On Spruce Street In Campbell River
Drivers in Campbell River are being advised of a lengthy road closure beginning on Monday.
Property Tax Sales Scheduled In Campbell River And Courtenay
Annual property tax sales will be held in Campbell River and Courtenay on Monday, September 28th.
Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock 2026 is September 19th-October 2nd.
Monday, September 21st, the Campbell River & North Island Transition Society presents the 2nd annual Fun on the Farm Fundraiser at Holly Hill Farm in Campbell R...
at Holly Hill FarmSeptember 1st to October 31st, enjoy live wood carving with 'Super/Natural Creatures' artist James Kwaksistala at the Campbell River Art Gallery!
at Campbell River Art Gallery
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."