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Province purchases land in Courtenay for homeless supportive housing
The province says they are planning to build 60 supportive housing units in Courtenay after buying property on Braidwood Avenue.According to an announcement, the land will also get a...
36 more childcare spots coming to Fanny Bay daycare and school
Fanny Bay will be getting another 36 childcare spots at a daycare and school thanks to more funding from ChildCareBC.According to the Beachcombers Education Society, the Little Oysters Child...
Deceased stranded killer whale pregnant, DFO and First Nations working to help calf
A statement from the Ehattesaht First Nation says the deceased killer whale near Zeballos was pregnant, and they are still working to help the stuck calf.This comes after the...
Providence Living running dementia care pilot project ahead of new facilities opening
A new dementia care pilot project is getting good results and is expected to be implemented in a new care facility this summer.Providence Living is doing the project in...
RCMP investigating minor hockey incident that sent player to hospital
RCMP say they are investigating a reported assault that took place at a U15 minor hockey game that sent one player to hospital.According to Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association...
Comox looking for input on parks and trails master plan
The Town of Comox is asking for public input for its first parks and trails master plan, which will help improve its parks and trails over the next decade.The...
Pump station upgrades receive $9.8M boost from federal and provincial governments
As part of the Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project, upgrades to the Courtenay pump station are getting provincial and federal government support.The federal government announced the funding today. They...
Island First Nations, regional districts to get disaster-risk reduction project funding
The province announced $39 million to benefit B.C. communities for disaster-risk reduction funding, many of which are on Vancouver Island.According to the province, over 50 projects are getting funding...
Comox Valley students bring home Rookie All Start Award in robotics
The Comox Valley School District says students had an impressive debut at the Canadian Pacific Regional FIRST Robotics Competition.The...
Island NDP MP, Conservative candidate comment on carbon tax and non-confidence vote
A Conservative motion in the House of Commons to stop the federal carbon tax increase was defeated today, and...
Over $8.4M coming to Island and Sunshine Coast school districts for minor upgrades
According to the province, over $8.4 million will boost Island and Sunshine Coast school districts so they can make...
Auditor general says B.C. did not have effective implementation of overdose prevention
A three-year audit into the province’s implementation of overdose prevention and supervised consumption says it was not effective.The audit...
Temperature records fall as warm weather cloaks the Island and Sunshine Coast
Temperatures are around five degrees warmer than normal, and Environment and Climate Change Canada says multiple records fell over...
BC Wildfire Service to expand use of wildfire predictive tech
BC Wildfire Service is trying to prepare for this year’s wildfire season by using real-time predictive technologies.The move is...
Comox Valley mountain biker named Junior Female Athlete of the Year by Sport BC
Following a successful race season on the world stage as a professional mountain biker, Emmy Lan is being recognized...
Comox Valley Rent Bank seeking more funds as it nears expansion
The Comox Valley Rent Bank is looking forward to its expansion and new name next month, but more funding...
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BC Hydro tending to power outage in Courtenay
BC Hydro crews have been assigned to deal with a power outage in Courtenay which is impacting 1,683 of its customers.
Culvert work on Highway 19A scheduled to start Oct. 28
Drivers should expect delays on Highway 19A as crews replace three culverts between the Oyster River rest area and York Road starting Oct. 28.
Lazo Greenway Multi-Use Path opens with ceremony Wednesday
A new multi-use path is now open for walkers and cyclists in the Comox Valley, linking Butchers Road to Sand Pines Drive.Â
CVRD taking steps to strengthen its asset management
The Comox Valley Regional District is ramping up efforts to ensure residents’ essential infrastructure, including drinking water, wastewater systems and community facilities, remains reliable long into the future.Â
BC. Conversative management committee says Rustad should step down as leader
The B.C. Conservative Party's management committee says the party is in turmoil and is calling on John Rustad to immediately step down as leader.
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