Local News

All open fires will be allowed effective at noon on June 19

Island Aurora will replace the 51-year old Quadra Queen II on Alert Bay-Sointula-Port McNeill run

As of Sept. 1, Island Health will offer a multi-pronged model of overdose prevention services (OPS) in the Comox Valley to better meet the diverse needs of people who use substances, and to improve access for those who do not use OPS and remain at high risk of overdose.

After nearly 26 years with the City of Courtenay, John Ward, director of legislative and corporate services/deputy CAO, has officially retired. His last day was June 12.

A contentious development proposal on property around Stotan Falls has re-appeared before the Comox Valley Regional District.

At its June 15 meeting, Courtenay council approved a motion from Doug Hillian to invite a presentation by BC Housing, in response to concerns about The Junction supportive housing complex.

Thursday, June 25 marks the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War.

Police called in, man arrested

The Liberal government’s long-awaited announcement about support for Canadians living with disabilities has left many frustrated, including North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney.

In a virtual parliamentary committee on Fisheries and Oceans June 10, Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns pressed Minister Bernadette Jordan on the importance of federal investment in the Kus-Kus-Sum Estuary Restoration Project in the territory of K’omoks First Nation.