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Cumberland eases water restrictions

Village of Cumberland Wylie Henderson -
Recent rainfall has allowed the Village of Cumberland to ease water restrictions to Stage 1.

Vickey Brown acclaimed as Cumberland mayor

Village of Cumberland Wylie Henderson -
Vickey Brown has been acclaimed to a second term as Cumberland mayor.

Cumberland planning new operations centre

Village of Cumberland Wylie Henderson -
The village says the current facility on Dunsmuir Avenue is aging and needs significant upgrades and more space.

Cumberland fire chief set to retire after 52-year career

Community Wylie Henderson -
Fire Chief Mike Williamson is retiring after 52 years of service.

Firefighters confirm blaze at Cumberland building caused by lithium battery

Fire Wylie Henderson -
Cumberland Fire Rescue is reminding people not to leave lithium batteries charging overnight or unattended.

Cumberland’s No. 2 Dam project to receive $2.7 million in funding

Village of Cumberland Nathan Maley -
Another Comox Valley municipality is receiving funding through the Strategic Priorities Fund. 

Stage three water restriction starting in Cumberland July 10

Village of Cumberland Nathan Maley -
Stage three water restrictions will take effect in Cumberland at the end of this week. 

CVRD to host candidate information session for 2026 municipal elections

Comox Valley Regional District Nathan Maley -
Comox Valley residents will be able to learn more about candidates seeking local government office next month. 

Province awards housing approval grants to local governments

Housing Wylie Henderson -
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

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

Cumberland adopts amenity cost charges bylaw to fund recreation, daycare facilities

Village of Cumberland Nathan Maley -
The Village of Cumberland has approved a new amenity cost charge. 

Comox Valley water systems to move to stage two restrictions June 4

Comox Valley Regional District Nathan Maley -
Stricter water restrictions are coming to the Comox Valley early next month. 

Provincial funding of up to $150,000 to strengthen regional Emergency Support Services

Comox Valley Regional District Nathan Maley -
Comox Valley Emergency Management service partners are getting new provincial funding. 

Comox Valley leaders react after K’ómoks Treaty Act tabled by B.C. Government

Indigenous My Comox Valley Now -
Comox Valley elected officials are reacting to a milestone in the implementation of a treaty with the K’ómoks First Nation.

‘Few people can afford to attend in person:’ Comox Valley excited to host free World Cup viewing party

Comox Valley Regional District Nathan Maley -
The Comox Valley Regional District says the region is preparing to celebrate Canada’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a community viewing event. 

Spring yard waste drop-off sites to reopen in April

Municipal News Nathan Maley -
Two temporary drop-off sites will soon allow Comox Valley residents to dispose of excess yard waste. 
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