The Town of Comox says this year’s Nautical Days Festival brought thousands of residents and visitors to Comox Marina Park over the B.C. Day long weekend.
The province has awarded $9 million in grants to 56 local governments through the Local Government Development Approvals Program, administered by the Union of B.C. Municipalities. The funding is intended to help municipalities improve internal processes and streamline development approvals.
The Town of Comox has adopted a new bylaw aimed at preserving and enhancing the community’s urban forest and setting clearer rules for tree removal, replacement and protection.Â
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.
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.