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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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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.