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Comox Valley Regional District leaves X, limits use of Meta amid social media adjustment

Comox Valley Regional District leaves X, limits use of Meta amid social media adjustment

The Comox Valley Regional District will no longer be posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), and limiting its use of Meta products as a way to "provide trusted information in a respectful manner"
City of Courtenay releases draft annual report for public review

City of Courtenay releases draft annual report for public review

The Province of B.C.'s Community Charter requires that all municipalities prepare an annual report before June 30 each year
Comox Valley added to the B.C. government’s housing target list

Comox Valley added to the B.C. government’s housing target list

The City of Courtenay, Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland all made the list of communities that need to reach Housing Target Orders
Courtenay-Alberni MP re-tables mental healthcare bill as first Private Member's Bill in new Parliament

Courtenay-Alberni MP re-tables mental healthcare bill as first Private Member's Bill in new Parliament

Johns had previously tabled bill in 2024
Family, including four children, rescued from bush near Port Alberni

Family, including four children, rescued from bush near Port Alberni

Alberni Valley Rescue Squad brings in ropes team to assist family in rough terrain
Open burning ban coming for Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

Open burning ban coming for Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

Category 2 and 3 fires will be prohibited until Oct. 31, campfires will still be permitted at this time
Comox Valley RCMP execute drug-related search warrant in Cumberland

Comox Valley RCMP execute drug-related search warrant in Cumberland

On May 21, Comox Valley RCMP executed a search warrant in Cumberland
Open burning ban comes into effect May 30 at noon for Comox Valley

Open burning ban comes into effect May 30 at noon for Comox Valley

The regional district is following the lead of the BC Wildfire Service
Open burning ban comes into effect May 30 at noon for Union Bay, Fanny Bay

Open burning ban comes into effect May 30 at noon for Union Bay, Fanny Bay

Union Bay and Fanny Bay have issued a fire ban starting at noon on May 30
Aaron Gunn officially sworn in as an Member of Parliament for North Island–Powell River

Aaron Gunn officially sworn in as an Member of Parliament for North Island–Powell River

Aaron Gunn has officially been sworn in as a Member of Parliament for the North Island-Powell River riding