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SD71’s Feeding Futures meal program now reaching nearly half of all students

Comox Valley Schools said it has made significant progress expanding school meals across the district through its Feeding Futures school food program. 

Growth to bring benefits and challenges for school district this year: Superintendent

As the 2023-24 school year ramps up, an increase in students entering the district will bring some challenges and...

International students needing host families as more travel to SD71

More international exchange students will be coming to the valley as pandemic restrictions ease, and more host families are...

Comox Valley school closes due to COVID-19, 4 others record exposures

An independent school in the Comox Valley has closed for a week because of COVID-19 while four others have...

School District 71 hosts renowned residential school survivor

COMOX VALLEY, B.C. – Phyllis Webstad is telling her story to the Comox Valley this week. Webstad is a residential...

Winners of ethical sexual behaviour meme contest to be announced Friday

COMOX VALLEY, B.C. - School District 71 will be announcing the winners of a sexual education contest this Friday. Throughout...

Isfeld Interact club wins international video competition

COMOX, B.C.- Mark R. Isfeld students took away the top prize at the 9th Annual Rotary International video competition. The...

Students gearing up for Mountie Camp

Mountie Camp kicks off this weekend in the Comox Valley. RCMP Constable Rob Gardner says it's done as a...

Funding for trades equipment in Comox Valley School District

Students in School District 71 are benefiting from a provincial investment in new trades equipment. Comox Valley MLA Don McRae...

New SD71 superintendent settling into role

School District 71 has welcomed its new superintendent to the Comox Valley. Dean Lindquist joined the district over the summer...
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B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

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

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 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

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

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.