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Proposed seniors residence awaits nod from Courtenay council

Proposed seniors residence awaits nod from Courtenay council

Courtenay council is allowing a bit more time for public feedback before it considers issuing a development permit for a proposed five-storey seniors residence at 925 Braidwood Rd.
Vancouver Island school principal mourns family killed during U.S. protests

Vancouver Island school principal mourns family killed during U.S. protests

Jelks says he’s grateful for the outpouring of support from the community in the wake of this tragedy
Courtenay to develop regulations for short-term rentals

Courtenay to develop regulations for short-term rentals

Regulating short-term rental accommodation (less than a month) is becoming more common among local governments.
Pedestrian upgrades being made at 14th Street in Courtenay

Pedestrian upgrades being made at 14th Street in Courtenay

Starting Tuesday, June 2, contractors working on behalf of the City of Courtenay will begin working on pedestrian upgrades to 14th Street between Cliffe and England Avenue. Improvements will include new sections of sidewalk, curbs, and gutters on both sides of the block.
Ground training to be held at 19 Wing Comox

Ground training to be held at 19 Wing Comox

Twelve military police flight personnel will conduct training Wednesday and Thursday, June 3 and 4, at Canadian Forces Base Comox, and at HMCS Quadra on Goose Spit, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Vancouver Island Regional Libraries to offer ‘takeout’ style services

Vancouver Island Regional Libraries to offer ‘takeout’ style services

VIRL will offer the service on a branch-by-branch basis
Courtenay-Alberni MP concerned fishers will fall through cracks

Courtenay-Alberni MP concerned fishers will fall through cracks

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns and fellow New Democrats have gotten government to reconvene the Fisheries and Oceans Committee (FOPO).
Classes in Comox Valley to look a little different in June

Classes in Comox Valley to look a little different in June

School district senior staff has been busy prepping for re-opening
Cumberland signs on for region’s compost program

Cumberland signs on for region’s compost program

The Village has been involved with a pilot compost program since 2012
Telegraph Cove Resort will open June 1 to self-contained campers only

Telegraph Cove Resort will open June 1 to self-contained campers only

Washrooms, showers and all other amenities will remain closed for now
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