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New Cumberland fire hall to open soon

New Cumberland fire hall to open soon

Finishing touches include adding emergency generator, communications system
Holiday Inn Express proposed near Chances Casino Courtenay

Holiday Inn Express proposed near Chances Casino Courtenay

The City of Courtenay has received a mixed bag of opinions about a Holiday Inn Express proposed at the corner of Hunt and Ryan roads, opposite of Chances Casino.
Permit issued for gypsy moth treatments in Courtenay area

Permit issued for gypsy moth treatments in Courtenay area

The B.C. government plans to conduct aerial-spray treatments in the Courtenay area in spring 2021 to prevent gypsy moth populations from becoming established, and to minimize the risk they pose to forests, farms, orchards and trees.
COVID-19 exposure reported at North Island College’s Campbell River campus

COVID-19 exposure reported at North Island College’s Campbell River campus

Exposure occurred between March 2 and March 3
Health authority opening 19 clinics to immunize Vancouver Island residents

Health authority opening 19 clinics to immunize Vancouver Island residents

Health authority anticipates more than 40,000 people will be immunized over the next month
Cumberland backs homeless veteran count

Cumberland backs homeless veteran count

Briefs: Council continues support for business association
Comox Valley organizations in need receive funding

Comox Valley organizations in need receive funding

The Comox Valley Regional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has approved $55,000 in funding to help community organizations deliver services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citizens march in Courtenay in name of old-growth rainforests

Citizens march in Courtenay in name of old-growth rainforests

The Comox Valley is one of the B.C. communities engaged in mobilization efforts to put a stop to old-growth logging, and to reform forestry in the province.
LUSH Valley-Comox Valley School Good Food Boxes fed 200 families in 2020

LUSH Valley-Comox Valley School Good Food Boxes fed 200 families in 2020

Non-profit organization is looking for new ways to collaborate with school district
No secondary cases in Comox Valley schools, say health officers

No secondary cases in Comox Valley schools, say health officers

School district hosts virtual town hall to address recent COVID-19 cases in schools
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