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Upgraded Union Bay playground opens to the community

An updated area for children to play outdoors is now open in the Comox Valley.  The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and the Union Bay...

City of Courtenay awards highest honour to long-time community volunteer

The highest honour the City of Courtenay has to offer was given to a community member for their contributions to the cultural and social...

Feedback being sought as Courtenay updates Development Cost Charges bylaw

The City of Courtenay is looking for input before updating one of its bylaws.  The Development Cost Charges (DCC) bylaw is being updated by the...

Comox firefighters donate AED to the Courtenay Legion

The Comox Firefighters Association has donated another automated external defibrillator (AED).  The Courtenay Legion is the newest recipient of the easy to use, lifesaving unit...

Cumberland launches first e-bike sharing service with six stations

Cumberland residents will have new ways to maneuver around the Comox Valley.  The village has launched BCAA’s Evolve e-bike sharing service in the community, with six...

Town of Comox announces discontinuation of X account

People looking to stay up to date with things going on in Comox will have to find something other than the X app.  The Town...

City to hold online sessions on Community Plan updates this month

You can learn more about the City’s updates to the community plan through virtual sessions. The City of Courtenay is updating its Official Community Plan,...

Huge turnout at Courtenay Canada Day Parade this morning

Many community members came out to celebrate Canada Day today. Like many places in Canada, Courtenay saw several events take place throughout the day in...

Stage 2 Water Restrictions to take effect on Canada Day

Residents are reminded to save water this summer, as Stage 2 water restrictions take effect Tuesday. The Comox Valley Regional District says restrictions will be...

City awards 6th Street Bridge construction contract to BC company

A BC company will begin constructing Courtenay’s 6th Street Bridge this September. The city has awarded a contract for bridge construction to Surespan Group, a...

WeCan Shelter Society’s 14th home saw Grand Opening Today

WeCan Shelter Society has opened their 14th home to someone in need today. This morning saw a grand opening of the home at Maple Pool...

Waste collection schedules and zones changing in Courtenay in July

Changes are coming to the City of Courtenay’s waste collection routes in hopes of making them more efficient.  Starting July 2, solid waste collection schedules...

City council to review two liquor license applications in July

Two amended liquor license applications will be considered by Courtenay council next month. The city says the applications come from two establishments, one at 2910...

Courtenay rezoning project gets recognized with BC award

A rezoning project in Courtenay has been recognized with a provincial award. The Planning Institute of British Columbia, an association aiming to advancing the job...

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...

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...

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...

Open House aims to get feedback for Comox Community Plan

You can learn more about Comox’s official community plan by attending an open house. According to the Town of Comox, the open house is part...

More housing and shelters forecasted for Courtenay starting in November

Construction of a shelter and housing units on 925 Braidwood Avenue could start later this year. BC Housing has put up an update to the...

Virtual information sessions being hosted to learn about Courtenay’s Official Community Plan

Courtenay residents can learn about the city’s Official Community Plan (OCP) through two information sessions.  Two virtual kick-off information sessions will happen June 16, the...

New CVRD E-newsletter announced for Comox Valley residents

Residents will get up-to-date information on the Comox Valley through a new E-newsletter. The Comox Valley Regional District has announced they’re launching a montly e-newsletter...

City to borrow $1.245 million for 6th Street Bridge project

The City of Courtenay plans to borrow $1.245 million for the 6th Street Bridge Project. In a meeting on May 21, City council gave three...

Tax services continue during postal disruption 

The province says everyone is still responsible for paying provincial taxes, which is why they’re urging everyone to use a non-mail payment to avoid...
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