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CVRD announces plans to celebrate transit workers and operators

Ahead of Transit Worker and Operator Appreciation Day on March 18, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has announced plans to celebrate their transit...

CVRD acquires new parklands in Electoral Area C

New parklands in Electoral Area C have been acquired by the Comox Valley Regional District. In an announcement today, the district says they had been...

CVRD Board adopts all four bylaws part of Unified AAP

All four bylaws a part of the Comox Valley Regional District's (CVRD) Unified Alternative Approval Process (AAP) are moving forward.  The CVRD Board confirmed at...

Local group to share public responses to AAP process in CVRD meeting

A local group looks to share public responses to the AAP process with the CVRD board. Called Comox Valley Action, they are a group of...

CVRD offers insights into recreation projects

You can learn more about projects and upgrades from the local recreation team. The Comox Valley Regional District has announced two sessions, with each one...

City of Courtenay launches survey on small-scale residential development

The City of Courtenay is giving residents a chance to have their say to make it easier to build new homes faster.  A survey is...

Town of Comox announces adoption of Accessibility Assessment and Action Plan

Comox Town Council has adopted a new plan for accessibility which will make them the first local government in the Comox Valley to have...

Town council to consider proposed 2025 budget in upcoming meeting

Town council looks to consider the proposed 2025 budget in an upcoming council meeting. In a release, the Town of Comox says staff will present...

CVRD obtains Vancouver Island Mountain Centre to build fire response bays

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) wants to better support emergency responses around Mount Washington.  They are collaborating with Mount Washington Pacific and the Vancouver...

Cumberland may join regional recreation program

The Village of Cumberland could take part in a Valley-wide recreation program. In a letter, The Comox Valley Regional District Recreation Commission is asking mayor...

CVRD announces warming centres to open for next three nights

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is allowing people to stay warm amidst the ongoing winter cold front.  The CVRD announced multiple warming centres will...

Town of Comox offers tips for placing curbside carts during snow events

As snow arrives, the Town of Comox has tips for where to place your curbside carts. In a notice, they say there are some steps...

South Island mayors ask province to continue paying police dispatch costs

Ten South Vancouver Island mayors have sent a joint letter to BC Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Garry Begg, to express opposition...

Two warming centres open tonight and tomorrow in Courtenay and Cumberland

Two warming centres will be open this weekend in the Comox Valley. According to the Comox Valley Regional District, the centres have been activated in...

CVRD to start 2025-2029 financial planning process next week

The financial planning process for the Comox Valley Regional District continues next week. The district says the financial plan is updated every year outlining the...

Cumberland housing project bylaw gets second reading by council

An affordable housing project in Cumberland makes progress through a bylaw reading. On Monday’s council meeting, Village council gave a bylaw for the 3345 Second...

City looking for input on new liquor license application

You can comment on a new liquor license application for a Courtenay liquor service. The application is for the service to accommodate a capacity of...

Cumberland Fire Chief hopes council applies for disaster risk funding

Cumberland Fire Rescue Society hopes to get provincial funding for disaster risk reduction. In a report, Fire Chief Mike Williamson is requesting Village mayor and...

2024 saw progress for Courtenay, says mayor Wells

2024 saw progress for the City of Courtenay. That comes from Mayor Bob Wells, saying they were able to get a lot of stuff done,...

Parks and Recreation fees to go up in Cumberland 2025

You will be paying more for parks and recreation in Cumberland in the new year. The Village says parks and recreation fees, including admission rates...

City launches budget simulator for 2025

You can shape Courtenay’s budget in an online simulator ahead of 2025. The City has launched the Balancing Act budget simulator, a tool that will...

Climbing boulder approved by Cumberland Council, installation set for early 2025

Number Six Mine Park is getting a new activity to be used for free or through recreational programming.  At the December 9 council meeting, the...

CVRD reminds you to pay utility bills by December 31

The Comox Valley Regional District reminds you to pay your utility bills by the end of the year. The district is putting up the reminder...

Town launches survey for Comox Community Centre saunas

The Town of Comox wants your thoughts on saunas from the Comox Community Centre in a survey. In a public notice earlier this week, the...
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