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What to do and where to go during extreme heat events in Nanaimo, the Comox Valley and the Cowichan Valley

A guide to prepare for extreme heat events on Vancouver Island
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War canoe races will be held at the point on Snuneymuxw First Nation’s Indian Reserve #1 from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26.
Snuneymuxw Days shares culture with Nanaimo community
Health and wellness event features sport, traditional games and a feast.
A trail that local residents used to access Aspen Road has been closed by Highstreet Ventures as it works to build a new greenway access during the development of hundreds of units of multi-family housing in the town of Comox. Photo courtesy of Julie Micksch.
Residents upset with Aspen Road development in Comox
Comox councillor says housing development should be balanced with community compassion
Vivian Albrecht and her foster cat stitch pose for the camera.
Cowichan SPCA calls for more foster volunteers as demand for space increases
As demand grows for animal shelter space, a team of volunteers and Cowichan SPCA staff are working to make sure animals find a place to call home.
A young child holds a picket sign during the nurses strike at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on July 13, 2026.
Why are nurses in Nanaimo on strike?
Hundreds of nurses and healthcare workers picket Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
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