Tag: Town of Comox

Early Years Parent Speaker Series returns to Comox

The Town of Comox is bringing back its Early Years Parent Speaker Series, offering families five weeks of free sessions with local experts.

Nicole Minions acclaimed to 2nd term as Comox mayor, 11 running for council

Nicole Minions has been acclaimed to another term as mayor of Comox.

Town of Comox hails 2026 Nautical Days festival as a success

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.

6th annual Music in the Park event in Comox September 6

The free, family-friendly event runs Sept. 6 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the lower gazebo in Comox Marina Park.

Comox firefighters deployed to help fight wildfires across the province

Comox Fire Rescue is continuing to assist with wildfire response efforts in B.C.'s Interior. 

Comox receiving $5 million to help upgrade its fire hall, Courtenay getting nearly $400,000

The Town of Comox and the City of Courtenay are receiving funding support through the Strategic Priorities Fund. 

Neighbourhoods encouraged to prepare for emergencies by building stronger community connections

A neighbourhood in Comox is encouraging others to build stronger community connections through emergency preparedness. 

Nautical Days Festival to take over Comox this weekend

Comox Nautical Days returns for its 68th anniversary this B.C. Day long weekend. 

City of Courtenay crews responding to impacts from Friday morning’s rainstorm

Crews are addressing downed power lines at the intersection of Dingwall and McQuillan roads and water pooling on several roadways.

Fire prohibition to remain in effect for the Town of Comox

Despite recent changes to fire restrictions in some areas of the Comox Valley, campfires remain prohibited in Comox. 

Province awards housing approval grants to local governments

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.

Campfire ban lifted by most CVRD fire departments, still prohibited in Courtenay

A campfire ban, which has been in place since May long weekend, has been lifted by most Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) fire departments. 

Next phase of Comox Fire Rescue station beginning after demolition portion wraps up

A major milestone has been reached in the Comox Fire Rescue station upgrade project. 

Upgrades to Robb Avenue coming as construction scheduled to start in July

Infrastructure improvements are coming to Robb Avenue in Comox. 

Town of Comox adopts tree protection bylaw to help preserve community’s urban forest

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. 

Community invited to celebrate d’Esterre Seniors’ Centre’s 50th anniversary July 18

Comox residents are invited to celebrate a milestone next month. 
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Trio of candidates vying to serve as Courtenay mayor

Courtenay voters will see three names on the ballot for mayor on Oct. 17.

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During a long power outage in 1979, Victoria became the focal point of a story that has lasted the test of time...and quite possibly led to one of the best memories from one of the island's worst storms.

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