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Island Health extends appointment of administrator at Comox Valley Seniors Village

Island Health extends appointment of administrator at Comox Valley Seniors Village

Island Health is extending the temporary appointment of an administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations at Comox Valley Seniors Village.
Vancouver Island sheep farmer voices fears over flung dog feces

Vancouver Island sheep farmer voices fears over flung dog feces

Deborah Wytinck worries parasites in dog feces tossed into pasture could infect her sheep
Breathing always hard for some Comox Valley residents

Breathing always hard for some Comox Valley residents

Regulations on burning due to COVID-19 bring to light ongoing issue of smoke
Cumberland has new waste collection service

Cumberland has new waste collection service

Emterra begins new collection service as of March 30
Comox to Texada ferry run suspended for now as pandemic precaution

Comox to Texada ferry run suspended for now as pandemic precaution

BC Ferries not making schedule changes of regular Comox-Powell River route
Kids get back to learning in B.C., online

Kids get back to learning in B.C., online

Ministry of Education rolls out new tool for school
Courtenay releases $17,500 in emergency funds to support non-profits in battle against COVID-19

Courtenay releases $17,500 in emergency funds to support non-profits in battle against COVID-19

Staff opening the washrooms at the Sid Williams Theatre Plaza and Simms Park
COVID-19: Isolation exemptions to frontline workers a danger to patients, say Island Health employees

COVID-19: Isolation exemptions to frontline workers a danger to patients, say Island Health employees

Staff exempt from self-isolation upon return from international travel according to Island Health
Guests at Courtenay shelter roll with the changes

Guests at Courtenay shelter roll with the changes

Visitors at the emergency shelter in Courtenay are being praised for paying close attention to social distancing regulations — washing hands and staying separate — during the coronavirus pandemic.
Comox Valley restaurants give hospital staff a boost

Comox Valley restaurants give hospital staff a boost

Businesses have been bringing by pizzas and other goodies