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Manno Theos elected mayor of Courtenay

2026 Municipal Election Wylie Henderson -
Courtenay has a new mayor.

Cumberland fire chief trades fire calls for free time after over 50 years

Community Wylie Henderson -
Cumberland’s fire chief has called it a career after more than a half-century with Cumberland Fire Rescue.

Comox Valley election candidates declared

Elections Wylie Henderson -
The nomination period for October’s municipal election has ended, with local chief election officers declaring candidates as of Sept. 11.

Cumberland’s Riding Fool Hostel damaged by fire

Fire Wylie Henderson -
A fire damaged a building housing the Riding Fool Hostel in Cumberland on Sunday, Aug. 16.

Hiker injured in Cumberland after being attacked by a black bear

Fish & Wildlife Nathan Maley -
A hiker was injured in a black bear attack near Cumberland over the weekend.

Two more seasonal farmers’ markets to begin operation next week

Community Nathan Maley -
The Comox Valley Farmers’ Market is expanding its summer schedule with two additional seasonal markets starting next week. 

Annual Home and Garden tour returns to Cumberland June 27

Community Nathan Maley -
An annual tour returns to Cumberland next weekend. 

Inaugural Jet Rocks the Park event to take place at Cumberland May Days

Community Nathan Maley -
Three Vancouver Island bands will perform this weekend at the inaugural Jet Rocks the Park event. 

Comox Valley Schools seeking feedback on proposed schedules through 2029

School District 71 Wylie Henderson -
Comox Valley Schools is putting together schedules for the next three academic years and is asking parents to provide feedback through an online survey.

CVRD keeps emergency operations centre open as flood recovery begins

Comox Valley Regional District Wylie Henderson -
The Comox Valley Regional District says its Emergency Operations Centre will remain open as flood response shifts to recovery.

CVRD touts emergency notification system after flooding

Comox Valley Regional District Wylie Henderson -
The Comox Valley Regional District says last week’s flooding event is a reminder to register for its emergency notification system.

Comox Valley Regional District lifts local state of emergency after flooding

Comox Valley Regional District Wylie Henderson -
The Comox Valley Regional District said the local state of emergency declared Friday in response to flooding has been lifted.

Comox Valley Regional District declares state of local emergency, Maple Pool Campground evacuated

Weather Wylie Henderson -
The Comox Valley Regional District has declared a State of Local Emergency as floodwaters rise across the region.

Village of Cumberland eyes 3.94% tax increase for 2026 budget

Village of Cumberland Wylie Henderson -
The draft plan calls for an estimated 3.94 per cent increase to the municipal tax levy, which would cost an extra $26 a month for an average residential property.

CIFA confirms avian influenza in Comox Valley, declares primary control zone

Fish & Wildlife Wylie Henderson -
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in the Comox Valley.

Two Vancouver Island wood manufactures receiving nearly $8 million in funding

Forestry Nathan Maley -
Vancouver Island wood manufacturing companies are receiving provincial funding weeks after the announced closure of the Crofton pulp and paper mill. 
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Annual Comox mayor’s tree lighting set for Nov. 27

Town of Comox
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BC Conservation Officers investigating suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

Fish & Wildlife
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Indigenous
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