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Comox adopts 2025 budget with focus on infrastructure renewal

Comox adopts 2025 budget with focus on infrastructure renewal

Council adopted the five year financial plan and tax rate bylaws at a special council meeting on May 14.
Cumberland gets money from B.C. government for watershed

Cumberland gets money from B.C. government for watershed

The Village of Cumberland will receive $75,000 for a perseverance watershed initiative. This project provides hydrometric and soil data to improve understanding of water scarcity, drought and flood issues in the region.
B.C. supports Anderton Dike remediation assessment for climate emergencies

B.C. supports Anderton Dike remediation assessment for climate emergencies

The City of Courtenay will receive $400,000 from the B.C. government in order to do remediation assessment, design and engagement of the Anderton Dike.
A history of federal elections on the North Island: 1958 to 1968

A history of federal elections on the North Island: 1958 to 1968

New affordable homes open for people in Courtenay

New affordable homes open for people in Courtenay

Indigenous Elders, individuals and people with disabilities with low or moderate incomes now have access to 40 affordable homes in Courtenay.
VIDEO: Traffic stops for fawn-tastic reunion on Vancouver Island

VIDEO: Traffic stops for fawn-tastic reunion on Vancouver Island

BC SPCA says it's a timely reminder that deer fawning season in British Columbia has begun
Vancouver Island seniors face rising costs, care shortfalls as numbers grow

Vancouver Island seniors face rising costs, care shortfalls as numbers grow

Support systems strain as aging population surge stretches their capacity
Comox hill gardens to be replanted after construction completes

Comox hill gardens to be replanted after construction completes

'We appreciate the community's passion and commitment to protecting our shared spaces' — Town of Comox
Overdose advisory issued for Comox Valley, Campbell River

Overdose advisory issued for Comox Valley, Campbell River

Resources available for people who use drugs
BC Hydro testing public warning system on Puntledge River in mid-May

BC Hydro testing public warning system on Puntledge River in mid-May

Crews will manually test each siren on May 13 and 14. During the tests, the sirens may engage for a few minutes