Tag: Community

Special CVRD board meeting scheduled Thursday for community grant applications

Comox Valley Regional District My Comox Valley Now Staff - August 13, 2025

The Comox Valley Regional District board has scheduled a special meeting for Thursday, August 14th, to discuss community grant applications.

Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

Community Nathan Maley - August 8, 2025

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

Parts of Vancouver Island on tsunami watch

Weather Justin Baumgardner - July 29, 2025

Update as of July 29 at 6:32 p.m. from Environment and Climate Change Canada, strong localized currents are expected,...

Sports Centre 50th anniversary celebration scheduled for September 6

Comox Valley Regional District Nathan Maley - July 29, 2025

Comox Valley community members are invited to celebrate one of its distinct facilities for its anniversary.

Public engagement being sought after to help redesign Harmston Park

City of Courtenay Nathan Maley - July 28, 2025

The City of Courtenay wants to transform Harmston Park into a more dynamic community hub.

Vancouver Island man receives Order of Merit award from Hockey Canada

Sports Justin Baumgardner - July 20, 2025

A Duncan local who is devoted to positive relationships and navigating life’s hurdles has been recognized with an award from Hockey Canada.

B.C. sees flux in job applications from international health workers

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 19, 2025

Within the past two months, British Columbia has received close to 780 job applications from qualified health professionals in...

Unexpected loss in funding leads local society to launch emergency fundraiser

Education My Comox Valley Now Staff - July 13, 2025

Following a sudden loss in core funding from two of their biggest funders, the Lake Trail Community Education Society (LTCES) is looking to the community for urgent support.

Vancouver Island real estate prices continue to climb in uncertain market

Real Estate My Comox Valley Now Staff - July 11, 2025

Home sales on Vancouver Island were up 18 per cent in June compared to the same time last year and active listings were up one per cent.

BC SPCA sending reminder about dog harnesses after puppy suffers significant wounds

Community My Comox Valley Now Staff - July 11, 2025

After a puppy was surrendered to the BC SPCA in the qathet Regional District with serious lacerations, a reminder is being sent about the potential harms of a tight dog harness.