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UPDATE: Chilliwack man reported missing dies in car crash in Texas

UPDATE: Chilliwack man reported missing dies in car crash in Texas

Chilliwack Realtor Aaron Tschritter died in an early-morning crash on expressway in Dallas
Cumberland takes next step on procedure change bylaw

Cumberland takes next step on procedure change bylaw

Council had discussed issue this fall and passed first reading at Nov. 22 meeting
AAP to determine construction of Mount Washington fire hall

AAP to determine construction of Mount Washington fire hall

An Alternate Approval Process will be used to determine if residents want a fire hall constructed at Mount Washington, as directed by the Comox Valley Regional District board.
School sports, trips on hold through end of month due to fuel issues

School sports, trips on hold through end of month due to fuel issues

The province brought in order restricting fuel sales because of supply uncertainty
Vancouver Island’s 2021 weather may be a walk in the park compared to what’s to come

Vancouver Island’s 2021 weather may be a walk in the park compared to what’s to come

Environment Canada meteorologist reluctant to place a ‘new normal’ label on a moving target
Rent banks offer interest-free loans to tenants facing crisis

Rent banks offer interest-free loans to tenants facing crisis

Low- to moderate-income renters in the Comox Valley facing a financial challenge now have access to rent bank services, which provide interest-free loans.
Comox Valley Regional District board considers code of conduct

Comox Valley Regional District board considers code of conduct

Comox Valley Regional District directors reviewed the Board Code of Conduct Policy, which establishes standards for ethical conduct of elected officials, and provides clarity about behaviour the public can expect from them. Board members are required to follow foundational principles of integrity, accountability, leadership, responsibility, respect, openness and collaboration.
No weapons involved in Courtenay school incident, say school district and RCMP

No weapons involved in Courtenay school incident, say school district and RCMP

Georges P. Vanier Secondary was placed in lockdown, as police escort person off property
Tonia Frawley picked as school board chair for Comox Valley

Tonia Frawley picked as school board chair for Comox Valley

Board will serve one more term before going before voters next fall
Wind warning in place for mid-Vancouver Island’s east coast

Wind warning in place for mid-Vancouver Island’s east coast

Gusts up to 90 kmh expected overnight
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