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Federal and provincial governments bind to help B-C farmers face climate change 

Many residents across British Columbia are still experiencing the impacts of record droughts, and wildfires, but the province says...

Young farmers receive land matching support from province, Young Agrarians

Young farmers have received over 200 matches with landowners to make land access easier and strengthen food security. The matches...

Farming in focus at CVRD candidates’ forum

COURTENAY, B.C. – Comox Valley Regional District candidates met up for an open forum at the Dove Creek Community...

Fair Wages Commission to present report on wage increase

VICTORIA, B.C.- British Columbia's $11.35 an hour minimum wage is one of the lowest in the country. Plans are still...

Agriculture Celebrated as Part of Farm Cycle Tour

The Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour returns at the end of September. The 7th annual event brings together the worlds...

BC government working with feds to support food safety

The BC government is teaming up with feds to offer BC food companies support in meeting international food safety...

LUSH Valley hosting forum on urban agriculture

Courtenay residents are invited to share their thoughts on backyard agricultural practices. The LUSH Valley Food Action Society is holding...

Province moving forward on promoting agrifoods sector

The BC Government is making progress to grow its agrifoods sectors. The government set out a five-year plan to...

Province working on new ways to market agrifoods

BC is looking to find new markets for the province's agrifood products. The government has created a development strategy...

New tax credit for farmers who donate to food banks

BC's Minister of Agriculture is trying to raise awareness of a new tax credit for farmers who donate to...
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Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died. 

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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion. 

Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

The Town of Comox has been recognized for their work protecting bees, butterflies, and other insects. 

RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.
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