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Construction deadline remains same at Courtenay School

Officials at Comox Valley Schools expect construction at Lake Trail Middle School to finish by June 2021, despite the state of the world during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 26, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Fires, accidents down in Courtenay during coronavirus pandemic

The Courtenay Fire Department has dealt with fewer fires and fewer car accidents since the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Mar 26, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

North Island-Powell River MP, colleagues pass emergency COVID-19 aid legislation

North Island鈥揚owell River MP Rachel Blaney was one of three NDP members of 32 MPs sitting in the House of Commons in Ottawa Tuesday. These MPs came together after Parliament was suspended March 13 to pass emergency legislation to help Canadians weather the COVID-19 crisis.

Mar 25, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >

Comox Valley Regional District operations continue during trying times

The Comox Valley Regional District has posted the following operational notices about the landfill, drinking water, sewer services, transit, parks, air quality and utility bills:

Mar 25, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Comox considering marina rate hike in bylaw

First three readings approved, though the change still needs approval

Mar 25, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

Comox Valley fire departments bring in open fire restrictions

Regional approach aimed at supporting air quality during pandemic

Mar 25, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

Virus affects demand for doulas, midwives in Comox Valley

New policy around who can be in the delivery room is a key factor

Mar 25, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Electric Vehicle Association asks Vancouver Island scrap dealers to keep an eye out for stolen chargers

Pair were damaged in Qualicum Beach last week

Mar 25, 2020 5:30 AM Read more >

BC Ferries passengers asked to avoid all non-essential travel amid pandemic

As of March 24, BC Ferries has not been instructed to restrict travel

Mar 24, 2020 7:20 PM Read more >

Michael Dunahee case still unsolved after 29 years

The four-year-old went missing in 1991

Mar 24, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >