Tag: Recreation

Island Health urges water safety to prevent drownings

Health Care Hussam Elghussein - June 29, 2025

As people head to the water this summer, Island Health urges you to be water safe. In an Accidental Drowning...

Valley pilot project aims to ease recreational financial barriers for young people

News Justin Waddell - December 3, 2021

Kids 18 and under may now have an easier time getting into activities. The three municipalities of Comox, Courtenay and...

New seniors recreation program coming to Cumberland

News Justin Goulet - August 4, 2018

CUMBERLAND, B.C. – A new program is set to be launched in Cumberland that will help seniors get active. Choose...

Contamination closes Aquatic Centre wave pool and slides

News Justin Goulet - May 13, 2018

COURTENAY, B.C. - Residents hoping to enjoy the wave pool at the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre in Courtenay will...

Changes made to Special Needs Recreation

News Justin Goulet - February 18, 2018

COURTENAY, BC- Some behind-the-scenes changes have been made to the local Special Needs Recreation (SNR) program for adults. SNR was...

RD hosting workshops to gather feedback on rec centres

News Justin Goulet - February 21, 2017

A pair of workshops are taking place this week to discuss indoor recreation in the Comox Valley. The Comox...

CVRD seeks feedback for Indoor Rec Facilities Master Plan

News Justin Goulet - January 11, 2017

The Regional District is looking for feedback on indoor recreation facilities in the Comox Valley. RD spokesperson Jennifer Zbinden says...

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Island Health says keep cool and check on vulnerable people during heat warning

Weather August 10, 2025

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for Eastern Vancouver Island and inland areas of the island with highs of 30 degrees Celsius expected until Tuesday.

Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

Provincial August 8, 2025

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

Provincial August 8, 2025

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

Provincial August 8, 2025

The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

B.C. Ferries doubling saver fares when Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay becomes reservation only

BC Ferries August 8, 2025

Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay will change to reservation only in the fall, and BC Ferries is looking to make early bookings more affordable.

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