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K’ómoks development corporation to purchase 40 Knots Winery

Indigenous Wylie Henderson -
KEDC said the transaction is expected to be completed by the end of October.

“Mystery solved”: B.C. Hydro says it found the floating island that appeared, then vanished, on B.C. lake

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro has tracked down a massive floating island that mysteriously drifted across Williston Reservoir before seemingly disappearing.

Cumberland adopts amenity cost charges bylaw to fund recreation, daycare facilities

Village of Cumberland Nathan Maley -
The Village of Cumberland has approved a new amenity cost charge. 

Courtenay moving forward with a phased residential water metering program

City of Courtenay Nathan Maley -
The City of Courtenay is moving toward installing water meters on all properties in the future. 

Kus-Kus-Sum project reaches milestone

Environment Wylie Henderson -
Organizers of the Kus-Kus-Sum restoration project marked a major milestone this week with the removal of a retaining wall along the Courtenay River at the former mill site.

Celebration, new museum exhibit, marks Town of Comox’s 80th anniversary

Town of Comox Wylie Henderson -
A celebration Wednesday night at the Comox Archives and Museum and the Pearl Ellis Art Gallery marked the 80th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Comox.

Comox Fire Rescue’s tree chip fundraiser nets over $3,800

Community Wylie Henderson -
The event happened through January 3rd and 4th, with the local fire department feeding discarded Christmas trees into a wood chipper.

These were B.C.’s most popular baby names in 2025

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Noah reclaimed the top spot as the most popular baby name in British Columbia this year. The post These were B.C.’s most popular baby names in 2025 appeared first on AM 1150.

Record $40k raised at third annual Wound Warrior charity hockey game

Hockey Nathan Maley -
The Comox Valley’s annual charity hockey game has raised a record amount of money this year. 

Stuff the Truck kicks off to help support Comox Valley Food Bank

Community Nathan Maley -
98.9 Jet FM’s holiday fundraiser kicks off today at the Cumberland Fire Hall, collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations for the Comox Valley Food Bank. 

Stuff the Truck returns to Comox Valley Dec. 8

Community Wylie Henderson -
Jet FM’s annual Stuff the Truck fundraiser is back, and the Comox Valley community is being called on to pitch in.

Point-in-time count reveals homelessness declining in Comox Valley

Community Wylie Henderson -
The point-in-time which was conducted in the Comox Valley in March to provide a snapshot of the area's homeless situation shows 218 people are experiencing some form of homelessness.

NIC officially opens new student housing buildings

North Island College Wylie Henderson -
A student housing project at Courtenay's North Island College has officially opened its doors.

Comox Valley Food Bank launches fundraiser to help with back to school

Community Wylie Henderson -
The Comox Valley Food Bank is working to support local children now that the school year is in full...

Sports Centre 50th anniversary celebration scheduled for September 6

Comox Valley Regional District Nathan Maley -
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 -
The City of Courtenay wants to transform Harmston Park into a more dynamic community hub.
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