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Lake Trail Community Education Society hosting Repair Café event
The Lake Trail Community Education Society is hosting an event to help with waste diversion.The Repair Café event is taking place at Lake Trail Community School on Oct. 15...
Pedestrian safety upgrades coming to Egremont Road
The 3300 block of Egremont Road will soon be getting pedestrian safety upgrades.Construction on sidewalk safety improvements is scheduled to begin next week and will continue for around two...
BC Ferries expecting over 400,000 passengers from Thursday to Monday
BC Ferries is planning to welcome around 140,000 vehicles and over 400,000 passengers from Thursday to Monday.The fleet will be operating at maximum capacity and is preparing to offer...
CVRD offers tips to stay cool
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is providing tips to beat the heat.The CVRD is reminding people to sleep in the coolest room possible, stay hydrated, close blinds during...
Building Connections for Valley Families project receives $100K grant
The Building Connections for Valley Families project is being completely funded through spring 2023 after a $100,000 grant was approved by the Comox Valley Community Foundation.The project is focused...
Habitat VIN raises over $46,000 for affordable housing
COURTENAY, B.C. – Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North (Habitat VIN) is now able to build more affordable housing after raising over $46,000 during their third annual bid to...
Collision in Courtenay claims life of 35-year old man
COURTENAY, B.C. – Comox Valley RCMP are investigating after a fatal collision in Courtenay.Police were contacted at approximately 1 a.m. Wednesday about a 35-year-old man being struck by a...
Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department looking for new recruits
COURTENAY B.C. – The Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department is searching for new recruits.Those interested in volunteering can apply here and come to an open house on July 27 from...
3 youths arrested for assault at Mex Liquor Store
The Comox Valley RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating after three youths were arrested for an assault at the...
Story walks at Comox Valley parks raising awareness about refugee experiences
The Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre (CVLLC) is putting on story walks in four public parks to raise awareness...
Courtenay’s Civic Square renamed to Randy Wiwchar Plaza
The former Civic Square next to the Sid Williams Theatre on the corner of 5th Street and Cliffe Avenue...
Half Moon Run excited to be back in the studio and to return to Vancouver Island
Juno Award-winning alternative rock band Half Moon Run are thrilled to be working on new music and to go...
MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre taking steps to prevent avian flu transmission
The MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre is taking steps to prevent avian flu transmission.The centre is increasing biosecurity measures and...
Wildfire training to be held in the Williams Beach and Coleman Road areas
The fire departments in Courtenay, Comox, Fanny Bay and Oyster River will soon be taking part in training with...
Comox Valley water system Stage 1 water restrictions to begin Sunday
Stage 1 water restrictions for the Comox Valley water system will start Sunday.Garden and lawn sprinkling is allowed from...
Snowbirds return to 19 Wing Comox for training
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are back at 19 Wing Comox for their annual spring training.The training kicked off Tuesday...
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CVRD warning residents about potential utility bill disruptions due to Canada Post strike
The ongoing Canada Post strike may affect the Comox Valley Regional District’s (CVRD) ability to distribute bills.Â
CVRD issues warning on fireworks ahead of Halloween season
As Halloween draws closer, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is sending an annual reminder about setting off fireworks.Â
B.C. and Alberta saw largest rent declines as prices fall across Canada, says report
British Columbia and Alberta saw the largest declines in the price of apartment rentals over the past year, although B.C. remained the most expensive province for renters.
B.C. tables bill to hold vape companies accountable for health-care costs
Proposed legislation would allow British Columbia to take legal action against vape manufacturers to recover health-care-related costs.Â
Construction industry applauds B.C.’s proposed prompt payment legislation
Construction industry groups in British Columbia are welcoming proposed legislation aimed at ensuring contractors are paid on time.
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