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Property tax deferrals help elderly home owners reduce expenses

The BC Seniors Advocate says elderly homeowners should consider using the Property Tax Deferment Program as an option to reduce their living expenses. The program...

Seven Youth Climate programs launch across BC for summer

A BC initiative tackling climate change through youth work returns this year. Called Youth Climate Corps BC, it aims to respond to the climate crisis...

School trips to be removed from six bus routes this summer

With the school year almost over, bus service across the Comox Valley will undergo some changes. BC Transit and Comox Valley Regional District say changes...

From Victoria to Port Hardy and back in 48 hours: End2End Cancer charity bike relay begins today

A charity bike relay spanning over 1,000 kilometres across Vancouver Island and back within 48 hours begins today. The inaugural End2End Cancer charity bike ride...

Local event to celebrate Indigenous cultures on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Indigenous cultures will be celebrated in the Valley through a free event this Saturday. Called the National Indigenous Peoples Day event, it aims to celebrate...

Sewer project aimed to protect Courtenay River now finished

A sewer project aimed at protecting marine habitat in the Courtenay River is now finished. Called The Comox Road Sewer Project, it focused on protecting...

Father’s Day fundraiser for housing organization set Sunday

You and your dad can cycle in support of housing this Father’s Day. June 15 will see 40K For Them, a fundraiser aiming to raise...

Boat racing returning to Saratoga Speedway Saturday

A fan favourite race is making its return to Saratoga Speedway this weekend.  Boat racing returns to the track Saturday, June 14, which features the...

RCMP launching campaign for youth encouraging good behaviour for the summer

A new initiative from the RCMP is hoping to encourage youth to do good this summer.  Members of the Comox Valley RCMP will look for...

Doctors group says clean energy should not go to LNG producers

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment says British Columbians do not want tax dollars or subsidized electricity from clean sources in used...

Grand opening of Bob’s Office exhibit held in Comox today

A newly transformed exhibit had its grand opening in Filberg Lodge today. Called Bob’s Office, it’s a room inside the Lodge in Filberg Park that...

Comox firehall upgrade project advancing to design phase

The next step has been taken towards Comox’s firehall being upgraded.  The Town of Comox announced a contract has been awarded to MacDonald Hagarty Architects...

Courtenay resident fined $60,000 after destroying fish habitat on their property

A Courtenay resident has been handed a hefty fine for failing to correct work which affected fish habitat on the Trent River.  David Tingley was...

Stage 2 water restrictions to take effect July 1 across Comox Valley

Water systems across the Comox Valley will soon have stricter watering restrictions.  Stage 2 water restrictions come into effect on July 1 for the Black...

Water flows to increase for fish migration in some Puntledge River areas

BC Hydro will increase water flowing into the Puntledge River this week. Hydro says controlling the flows is a way to help summer Chinook Salmon...

Scheduled maintenance will close Highway 4 near Alberni Summit 

Those travelling on Highway 4, from Chalet Road to the Alberni Summit, are being asked to avoid the road starting on Wednesday for maintenance....

Sections of two Comox Valley Roads to be closed this summer

Sections of two Comox Valley roads will be closed as of Monday. The Comox Valley Regional District has announced Strathcona Crescent and Corker Avenue at...

New judge takes the bench in Nanaimo next month 

A new judge will sit on the bench in Nanaimo starting next month to assist with the increasing pressures of the courthouse and decreasing...

Demolition on three Courtenay buildings to start this month

Three vacant buildings along Courtenay’s riverfront are set to be demolished this summer.  The City of Courtenay said demolition of the former Anderton Arms, Cona...

Deep Bay Marina boat explosion leaves three injured

A boat exploded in the Deep Bay Marina this morning, causing multiple injuries.  BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) said they received a call just after...

BCMEA and ILWU reach new collective agreement, ending two years of negotiation 

After several rounds of negotiations, the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have finally reached a new...

Annual summer maintenance coming to Comox Valley pools starting June 20

Pools across the Comox Valley will soon begin their annual summer maintenance.  The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) announced the Sports Centre pool will be...

Outdoor Pool to open for free this summer

You can dive into summer by going to the Outdoor Pool as of next week. The City of Courtenay has announced the pool will open...

New funding to combat property crime and disorder downtown

The provincial government has announced a new public safety initiative to help reduce crime in downtowns across BC. The new Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement...
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