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CVRD returning to Stage 3 water restrictions Thursday

The restrictions will apply to properties in the Town of Comox, City of Courtenay, K’ómoks First Nation and the Comox Valley Water Local Service Area, the regional district said.

Three candidates running for CVRD Area C director

Voters in Area C of the Comox Valley Regional District will see three names on the ballot for director on Oct. 17.

CVRD welcoming community grant applications

The Comox Valley Regional District is accepting applications from eligible non-profit and charitable organizations for programs, events, services and infrastructure that benefit Comox Valley residents.

CVRD offers free yard waste drop-off program to reduce wildfire risk

Residents in the Comox Valley Regional District are being encouraged to make their properties FireSmart.

Paving work planned on Comox Road Thursday, delays expected

The Comox Valley Regional District said work will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CVRD candidates declared

The nomination period has closed for the 2026 general local election, with competition for Comox Valley Regional District representation in two of its three electoral areas.

CVRD touts opening of new artificial turf field in Courtenay

The approximately $6-million project adds year-round field space for sports including baseball, soccer, lacrosse and rugby.

CVRD lifts remaining advisories for Comox Harbour following sewage leak in May

The Comox Valley Regional District has lifted the remaining water-quality advisory for the Comox Harbour foreshore following a sewer leak from the Comox Pump Station on May 26.

CVRD expanding campfire ban

As of noon Friday, Aug. 14, campfires will no longer be allowed in the Oyster River, Merville and Mount Washington fire protection areas.

CVRD revises water conservation bylaw, adds new Stage 5 designation

The CVRD says the changes move what was previously the most restrictive Stage 4 designation to Stage 5.

CVRD continuing regular monitoring of sewage spill site

The CVRD said water and sediment testing in the area is continuing every two weeks to inform the current advisory.

CVRD reinstates partial campfire ban

The Comox Valley Regional District says a partial campfire ban has been reinstated in parts of the region in conjunction with the BC Wildfire Service’s fire ban for the Coastal Fire Centre.

Campfire ban lifted by most CVRD fire departments, still prohibited in Courtenay

A campfire ban, which has been in place since May long weekend, has been lifted by most Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) fire departments. 

CVRD moving to stage three water restrictions as of June 23

Stricter watering restrictions are coming to the Comox Valley next week. 

World Cup fever strikes Comox Valley

The Comox Valley Regional District welcomed hundreds of spectators and soccer fans to the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds on Friday for its World Cup Kickoff event.

CVRD offers tips for Comox Valley Kickoff

With limited parking available, attendees are encouraged to use alternative transportation where possible.
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