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Warming centre in Courtenay open until April 1

Warming centre in Courtenay open until April 1

A new temporary overnight warming centre has opened in the basement of the Salvation Army Church at 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. in Courtenay.
Cumberland surveys residents on vacation rentals

Cumberland surveys residents on vacation rentals

BRIEFS: Council considers requests for in-fill housing applications
New Comox Strathcona Waste Management dispute bylaw takes next step

New Comox Strathcona Waste Management dispute bylaw takes next step

Bylaw is designed to be an alternative to pursuing matters through courts
Court of Appeal upholds part of youth’s appeal, dismisses rest in Courtenay case

Court of Appeal upholds part of youth’s appeal, dismisses rest in Courtenay case

Issue surrounded designation of not criminally responsible by reason of mental defect
Comox-Strathcona staff explain staff additions at landfill

Comox-Strathcona staff explain staff additions at landfill

Budget discussions on waste management continue, as financial plan due by end of March
Cumberland may join Courtenay, Comox for waste collection

Cumberland may join Courtenay, Comox for waste collection

Council supports move to establish memorandum of understanding with partners
UPDATE: Spill of 30 crushed cars cleaned up on Highway 1 near Kamloops

UPDATE: Spill of 30 crushed cars cleaned up on Highway 1 near Kamloops

Crews were on scene since 4:30 a.m. until almost 4 p.m. cleaning up
COVID outbreak at Comox Valley Seniors Village

COVID outbreak at Comox Valley Seniors Village

Island Health has released an advisory of a COVID-19 outbreak at the Comox Valley Seniors Village.
Comox Valley district clarifies school closure process

Comox Valley district clarifies school closure process

Recent absentee rates due to illness close to historic normal numbers
Na̲nwaḵolas Council and Western Forest Products agree to two year old growth deferral

Na̲nwaḵolas Council and Western Forest Products agree to two year old growth deferral

Council president said group hopes to fine tune what is suited for long term protection
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