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2024 Annual Report available from the City of Courtenay

The City of Courtenay’s annual progress report is now available for the public to see. The city announced the 2024 Annual Report can be viewed,...

Filberg Parks Hands on Farm opening for the season in early June

A local petting farm in the Comox Valley will soon be opening for the season. The Town of Comox’s Hands on Farm at Filberg...

SPARC BC awards Comox $25,000 grant to make website and mapping tools more accessible

The Town of Comox will receive funding to help make their website more accessible to users.  The Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. (SPARC...

Local ride hailing service doesn’t expect Uber to drive it away

Uber is now expanding its brand of rideshare service to communities around BC, including the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island, making its app available...

Viewing platform being added to Shakesides site

A Comox Valley historic site will have a viewing platform added to it.  At the May 21 council meeting, the Town of Comox passed a motion...

Rally opposing 6th Street Bridge Project happening tonight

Courtenay residents look to voice concerns about the 6th Street Bridge project through a rally tonight. The aim of the rally is to promote a...

City to take part in national community challenge this June

City of Courtenay hopes to be crowned as Canada’s Most Active Community by winning a challenge. The city is taking part in the ParticipACTION Community...

Cultural heritage excavation leads to historic archaeological wet site in K’ómoks territory

A rare archaeological site found during a construction project in the Comox Valley is shedding light in how Indigenous people lived nearly four thousand...

BC Late Models starting 2025 race season Saturday at Saratoga Speedway

B.C.’s top class for stock car racing will start their 2025 racing season this weekend at Saratoga Speedway.  The LD Industries BC Late Models start...

Courtenay cellist joining National Youth Orchestra

The Comox Valley will have some representation on this year’s National Youth Orchestra (NYO).  17-year-old Claire Mindell from Courtenay has been selected to join the...

Dead Bryde’s whale found on North Vancouver Island

A dead Bryde's whale recently washed ashore on North Vancouver Island. On May 14, Marine Education and Research Society got a message from local resident...

Sections of Puntledge River trails to close this summer

Certain sections of Puntledge River Trails will be closed this summer. BC Hydro crews will be working on improving the Puntledge River Recreation Area Trails...

Community-Led crisis service now available in the Comox Valley

Comox Valley residents experiencing a mental health or substance-use crisis will now have a service to connect to the support they need.  The BC Government...

Canadian Coast Guard releases seasonal inshore rescue boat locations

Inshore rescue boat stations in British Columbia are now open for the summer season.  The Canadian Coast Guard announced four locations opened May 18 and...

 Busy weekend for ferries results in no major delays 

Another long weekend is in the books, and so far, BC Ferries hasn’t reported any incidents.  On Apr 21, a mechanical issue caused several passengers...

Temporary water shut down in Union Bay starting late-May

Be ready to have no water in Union Bay, as its water system will shut down in late-May. The Comox Valley Regional District’s water team...

Raffle to support two Courtenay boys set for Saratoga Sunday

A reminder you can support the dreams of two boys by buying a raffle ticket at Saratoga Speedway. Several fundraisers will take place on Sunday,...

Glacier View Drive & Aitken Street to close starting Tuesday

Another road closure is coming to Comox, this time affecting a section of Comox Avenue next week. The Comox Valley Regional District says Glacier View...

Straight Up Racing Monster Trucks return to Saratoga this weekend

Six Monster Trucks are coming back to Saratoga Speedway this long weekend. The Straight Up Racing Monster Trucks are taking part in three shows as...

Province raises drought rating for Vancouver Island

The provincial drought level rating for Vancouver Island has been increased to three. According to the BC Drought Information Portal, a drought level of three...

Courtenay residents encouraged to use alternatives as Canada Post strike looms

The City of Courtenay has mailed their 2025 Property Tax Notices.  The city says notices were mailed on May 5, and residents must pay them...

Tsloum River Rd. fire damages building, leaves nobody injured

A fire yesterday morning on Tsolum River Rd heavily damaged a building but no one was injured.  Crews from Oyster River, Courtenay, Cumberland, and Comox...

Sixth street bridge project to continue despite MLA’s concerns

Courtenay’s mayor says the 6th Street Bridge project will continue despite concerns expressed by MLA Brennan Day. On Thursday, Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day released an...

Three Fishing Forever events coming to Vancouver Island

Three events to help people with diverse abilities enjoy fishing are on their way to the Island.  Campbell River, Courtenay and Nanaimo will each get...
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