Tag: Environment

Court proceedings filed by Comox Valley Regional District against shipbreaking

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has filed a notice of civil claim in a bid to stop ship-breaking...

Island MP Speaks Out on Coastal Debris Cleanup

Gord Johns is continuing his fight to protect coastal waters one year after the Hanjin Seattle cargo ship spill. ...

Comox Boosting Town’s Recycling Program

Later this month, the Town of Comox will be teaming up with the Recycle BC program. Mayor Paul Ives says...

Be Conscious of What Fish You Buy

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Marine Stewardship Council is encouraging Canadians to consume traceable and sustainable seafoods. Professional...

BC Government ends Grizzly Bear trophy hunting

The trophy hunting of grizzlies will end later this year. Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and...

Change in weather on the way

A change in the weather pattern is on the way, bringing rain and clearing the smoke away from the...

Report cetacean sightings

A citizen science cetacean survey is taking place during the B.C. Day long weekend on the BC Coast. The...

British Columbians challenged to recycle old electronics

Residents are being reminded about the importance of properly recycling old electronics. Craig Wisehart, Executive Director of BC's Electronic Products...

Air quality advisory lifted

The air quality advisory for the Comox Valley has been lifted. Island Health and the Ministry of Environment have ended...

Environment Canada says more snow on the way

Environment Canada is calling for more snow for the BC Coast. Meteorologist Armel Castellan says the ridge of high pressure...

CVRD receives funding for Wood Stove Exchange Program

The Comox Valley Regional District is receiving funding for the 2017 Wood Stove Exchange program. The Provincial Wood Stove Exchange...

Get set for heavy rain

Residents in the Comox Valley are being advised of heavy rainfall in the region. Meteorologist Alyssa Charbonneau says the heaviest...
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.