Tag: K'omoks First Nation

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.

K’ómoks, We Wai Kai sign protocol to strengthen relationship

Indigenous Wylie Henderson -
In a joint statement, the nations said the protocol reflects years of dialogue and recognizes their shared history and cultural and family connections.

K’ómoks First Nation calls for tougher regulations on shipbreaking in Union Bay

Indigenous Wylie Henderson -
The First Nation is specifically pointing to a company it says has been fined more than $95,000 over six years for unsafe practices.

K’ómoks First Nation to host event celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 20

Indigenous Nathan Maley -
A free community celebration next weekend will honour the contributions and cultures of local First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. 

K’ómoks Treaty Act passes through B.C. Legislature

Indigenous Nathan Maley -
Another important step has been taken to making the K’ómoks Treaty Act official. 

Sewer leak fixed, Comox Valley may resume flushing

Comox Valley Regional District Wylie Henderson -
The CVRD said residents could resume using toilets, dishwashers, laundry machines and other household water-related services.

Provincial funding of up to $150,000 to strengthen regional Emergency Support Services

Comox Valley Regional District Nathan Maley -
Comox Valley Emergency Management service partners are getting new provincial funding. 

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs backs calls for pause to treaty process amid overlapping claims

Indigenous Emily Joveski -
The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is urging the province to delay two treaty bills, warning unresolved territorial overlaps could fuel conflict between First Nations.

Comox Valley leaders react after K’ómoks Treaty Act tabled by B.C. Government

Indigenous My Comox Valley Now -
Comox Valley elected officials are reacting to a milestone in the implementation of a treaty with the K’ómoks First Nation.

Construction beginning on new Mack Laing viewing platform

Town of Comox Nathan Maley -
The Shakesides building is gone and will soon be replaced by a viewing platform. 

MLA raises concerns over Queneesh Trailer Park closure

Community My Comox Valley Now -
Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day has been meeting with residents of the Queneesh Trailer Park following news the site will close in early 2028.

K’ómoks First Nation plans to close Queneesh Trailer Park in 2028

Housing Wylie Henderson -
The K’ómoks First Nation said Queneesh Trailer Park will close in early 2028 as the nation moves ahead with plans to build housing for its members.

Karver Everson to carve totem pole for Glacier View roundabout

Town of Comox Nathan Maley -
A K’ómoks First Nation member has been selected to carve a new totem pole for the Glacier View roundabout in Comox, B.C.  

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.

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.

CVRD water south extension project approved by Courtenay council

City of Courtenay Nathan Maley -
Water infrastructure south of Courtenay will be expanded under a new project. 
Load more

cfcp Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

Business
Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.

New lease on life for local seagull thanks to search and rescue

Search and Rescue
One of Comox Valley Search and Rescue’s most recent calls proves no call is too big, too small or too unusual for local crews.

BC Ferries commits to halving underwater noise by 2036

BC Ferries
BC Ferries has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada to reduce the risk of harming marine mammals.

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.