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Cumberland wastewater plant ‘floats’ a new approach to material separation

Cumberland wastewater plant ‘floats’ a new approach to material separation

Ground-breaking for the project could be in August, with construction to follow
Face of Comox Valley’s unhoused population dies

Face of Comox Valley’s unhoused population dies

Bob Galligan — who for many people and for many years was the face of the unhoused population in the Comox Valley — passed away at age 64 on Monday, June 13.
Cumberland’s vacation rental policy goes to public hearing

Cumberland’s vacation rental policy goes to public hearing

“It’s amazing what months of discussion look like in a bylaw, in a few lines”
Directors debate structure of Comox Valley regional parks service

Directors debate structure of Comox Valley regional parks service

Establishing a bylaw for a Regional Parks and Trails Service hit a snag Tuesday as directors debated a revision to the governance structure proposed by the Town of Comox.
Cumberland supports regional 55+ Games bid for 2025 or 2026

Cumberland supports regional 55+ Games bid for 2025 or 2026

Village’s involvement tied to other Comox Valley communities’ support for event
College updates Courtenay council about student housing project

College updates Courtenay council about student housing project

North Island College is in the early stages of the RFP (Request for Proposals) process for its
Construction underway on innovative care village in Comox

Construction underway on innovative care village in Comox

Residents and seniors in the Comox Valley will soon have access to high-quality and innovative dementia care within a state-of-the-art long-term care home.
Ocean plastic depot opens in Cumberland

Ocean plastic depot opens in Cumberland

Comox Strathcona Waste Management has opened an ocean debris recycling depot in partnership with the Ocean Legacy Foundation at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre, 3699 Bevan Rd. in Cumberland. This depot will accept materials from shoreline cleanup efforts and legacy equipment from the marine sector, providing essential infrastructure to divert plastic resources from the landfill and reduce oceanic pollution.
City of Courtenay honours late employee with plaza renaming ceremony

City of Courtenay honours late employee with plaza renaming ceremony

“He was a champion for arts and culture, recreation, sports, youth.”
Judge allows third-party claim in Strathcona Park Lodge lawsuit

Judge allows third-party claim in Strathcona Park Lodge lawsuit

Plaintiff launched originally court action following injury in 2012
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