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Daily COVID-19 conversations with local officials: Comox Valley School District Superintendent Tom Demeo
With the COVID-19 pandemic dominating the thoughts of many people, MyComoxValleyNow.com and 98.9 Jet FM have been reaching out to local officials to discuss the issue. We have endeavoured...
More than 40 new cases of COVID-19 in BC, 10 more recoveries
Another day brings dozens of more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia.
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 42 new positives today, bringing the grand total to 659.
The...
Senate passes COVID-19 financial aid package for Canadians
The Senate has passed the $82-billion aid package that passed through the House of Commons shortly before 6:00 a.m. this morning meaning Canadians will soon have access to financial...
BC announces 48 new COVID-19 cases, total is now 472
British Columbia’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases now stands at 472.Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer, announced 48 new ones this morning. This was her first update on...
CVRD appoints board chair Ketler emergency operations centre spokesperson
The Comox Valley Regional District has appointed its official emergency operations centre spokesperson.It’s CVRD Board Chair and Cumberland Councillor Jesse Ketler. The district says all regional local governments agreed...
BC COVID-19 cases grow by 77
The number of COVID-19 cases in British Columbia is up to 348.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 77 new cases today. The total number of cases on Vancouver...
Visitors being told to stay away from Quadra Island
If you don’t live there, stay off Quadra.The community is asking people to avoid all non-essential travel to the island because of the COVID-19 pandemic.“Quadra Island is a small...
Province announces 40 new COVID-19 cases
The British Columbia government announced 40 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today.That brings the provincial total to 271, 22 of which are on Vancouver Island. As has been standard...
Canada-U.S. border closing by tomorrow night
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will have the border closed to non-essential travel by Friday night.The...
State of emergency declared in B.C.
British Columbia has declared a state of emergency, coordinating resources across all levels of government in response to the...
Canada closing U.S. border
The border between Canada and the U.S will temporarily close.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he and U.S. President Donald...
Tax filing date pushed back
The deadline for filing your taxes has been extended to June 1st. The federal finance minister made the announcement...
Banks defer mortgages
Canada’s big banks have announced they will defer mortgage payments for up to six months for Canadians caught up...
Federal assistance announced for workers and employers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an $82 billion financial aid package for families, employees and businesses.Employees who do...
Man exposing himself at Miracle Beach
The Comox Valley RCMP is looking for a man who’s allegedly exposing himself at Miracle Beach Provincial Park.Police say...
RCMP looking for two men pretending to be Town of Comox officials
The RCMP is looking for two suspicious men who were going door-to-door in Comox.It happened around 6:30pm last night...
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Annual resident survey returns to Courtenay in November
Courtenay residents will have the opportunity to give input to city council next month through the annual “Your Courtenay, Your Voice” survey.
Cumberland hosting open houses on zoning bylaw updates Tuesday & Wednesday
Cumberland residents have two chances this week to learn about updates to the village’s zoning bylaw.
B.C. tables bills to strengthen laws against sexual violence
The British Columbia government has tabled two bills aimed at addressing sexual violence, as leaders returned for the fall session of Parliament on Monday.
Eby and Smith clash over Alberta’s west coast pipeline plan
Premier David Eby pushed back against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments that his dismissal of a new west coast pipeline project is “un-Canadian.”
More than 10,000 join striking public service workers at major legislature rally
More than 10,000 public service workers and their supporters gathered outside the British Columbia legislature today as a strike by the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) enters its sixth week.
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