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Comox Valley Regional District, USW reach new collective agreement

Comox Valley Regional District, USW reach new collective agreement

The Comox Valley Regional District and United Steel Workers Union Local 1-1937, which represents approximately 90 full-time and part-time employees, have agreed on a new four-year collective agreement. It will be effective Feb. 1, 2022 and be in place until Jan. 31, 2026.
Comox Valley school board proposes district student council

Comox Valley school board proposes district student council

The group would include reps from schools around School District 71
Warrior program teaches students skills, values

Warrior program teaches students skills, values

Students at Courtenay’s Arden Elementary finish eight-week program
Chilliwack man loses years of contacts after Facebook hack

Chilliwack man loses years of contacts after Facebook hack

Geoff Edwards had his account suspended and cannot find a way to get it back
Here comes the sun: Vancouver Island finally slated for summer temperatures

Here comes the sun: Vancouver Island finally slated for summer temperatures

Five days of sunshine to kick off summer season, starting Thursday
Comox Strathcona Waste Management board approves tip fee hike

Comox Strathcona Waste Management board approves tip fee hike

The amount for municipal solid waste per $145 per tonne starting in 2023
Further noise complaints about Black Creek racetrack

Further noise complaints about Black Creek racetrack

Members of the Saratoga Speedway Complex Concerned Citizens have again appealed to regional directors to alleviate what they say is excessive noise from the racetrack.
Comox Valley residents encouraged to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

Comox Valley residents encouraged to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Together as elected officials, we encourage Comox Valley residents to take this opportunity to learn more about the rich cultural traditions and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
Comox Strathcona Waste Managment supports deconstruction approach

Comox Strathcona Waste Managment supports deconstruction approach

Board sees deconstruction, or unbuilding, as alternative to building demolition
Royston residents appeal to district to prioritize road safety

Royston residents appeal to district to prioritize road safety

Community members have appealed to the regional district to prioritize the safety of roads near Royston Elementary on Warren Avenue. Possible measures could be to add crosswalks, and install sidewalks and bike paths on Royston, Hyland and Livingston roads.
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