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Construction of Mount Washington fire hall suffers setback

Construction of Mount Washington fire hall suffers setback

Construction of the proposed Mount Washington fire hall has had a setback.
B.C. man fined $7,500 for keeping bear cub in a cage

B.C. man fined $7,500 for keeping bear cub in a cage

Bear taken to Northwest B.C. animal shelter in 2020 and released into the wild the following year
Denman non-profit acquires acrage to build affordable housing

Denman non-profit acquires acrage to build affordable housing

A donation of land and new rezoning means Denman Island residents are a step closer to building 20 townhouse units of affordable housing.
Comox Valley to participate in 2023 Point-in-Time Homeless Count

Comox Valley to participate in 2023 Point-in-Time Homeless Count

The Comox Valley will participate in a co-ordinated effort to measure the community’s level homelessness on Tuesday, March 14.
Comox Valley Regional District launches regional parks service

Comox Valley Regional District launches regional parks service

After decades of consideration, the Comox Valley Regional District has launched a regional parks service — a collaboration between local municipalities and rural areas to pool money for significant land purchases in the future.
Driver of stolen truck in Courtenay brought injuries onto himself: IIO

Driver of stolen truck in Courtenay brought injuries onto himself: IIO

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) has cleared the Comox Valley RCMP of wrongdoing in an Oct. 5, 2022 incident where the driver of a stolen truck ended up rolling the vehicle, thereby suffering internal injuries.
New union agreement increases wage for B.C.’s health-care workers

New union agreement increases wage for B.C.’s health-care workers

UFCW 1518 community health workers ratified the agreement
Housing project proponents appeal to Cumberland council

Housing project proponents appeal to Cumberland council

The proponents of Gukwas sa Wagalus ‐ Rainbow House need local government support for a proposed transitional home for 2SLGBTQQIA+ youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Mandatory leave of absence ends for Courtenay councillor

Mandatory leave of absence ends for Courtenay councillor

David Frisch’s mandatory leave of absence from Courtenay council has ended, pursuant to the requirements of the sections of the Community Charter that apply to a council member charged with an offence under the Criminal Code, the city announced Tuesday.
Return-It launches Express & GO in Comox

Return-It launches Express & GO in Comox

Comox has a new recycling depot that features contactless service.
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