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Food and Yard Waste Program growing deeper roots

Food and Yard Waste Program growing deeper roots

The Comox Strathcona Waste Management service is growing its food and yard waste program. Beginning in the New Year, CSWM will receive organic materials from an expanded partnership with the City of Campbell River, City of Courtenay, Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland.
Directors defer amendment application to water bottling licence

Directors defer amendment application to water bottling licence

The founder of the Merville Water Guardians appeared before rural directors Monday to oppose approval of an amendment to a water bottling licence for a property at 2410 Sackville Rd. in the community north of Courtenay.
BC Hydro advises to stay away from Puntledge River

BC Hydro advises to stay away from Puntledge River

There was finally a shift to wet weather on Dec. 24. Since then, the Comox Lake Reservoir has risen about three metres. With the continued wet and mild weather forecast, BC Hyrdo needs to release extra water down the Puntledge River. Hydro is issuing a public safety notice to stay away from the river with the high and dangerous flows from the evening of Jan. 6 through 13. Temporary safety signage has been placed along the river.
Borehole Repair in Comox for Sewer Conveyance Project

Borehole Repair in Comox for Sewer Conveyance Project

The Comox Valley Regional District will undergo borehole repair work along select sections of Comox Road, Comox Hill and along Balmoral Avenue on Friday, Jan. 6 to refill holes that settled as a result of drilling work as part of the Sewer Conveyance Project.
Vancouver Island Connector bus service paused after ridership plummets

Vancouver Island Connector bus service paused after ridership plummets

Service between Victoria and Tofino, Nanaimo and Campbell River expected to resume in May
Courtenay child care centre added to $10 a day list

Courtenay child care centre added to $10 a day list

The Beaufort Children’s Centre is now able to provide a $10-a-day service, compliments of a B.C. Government program that is helping families save money.
Become a champion for diversity and inclusion in your workplace

Become a champion for diversity and inclusion in your workplace

Welcoming Communities Coalition presents an Anti-Racism Workshop for Workplaces
Hornby Island homes account for 3 of the top-10 valued properties in the Comox Valley

Hornby Island homes account for 3 of the top-10 valued properties in the Comox Valley

BC Assessments has published its property assessments for July 2022 and while the Comox Valley was not represented among the highest-valued homes in the province , there are still some local gems.
Courtenay installs Aqua Dam for seasonal flood control

Courtenay installs Aqua Dam for seasonal flood control

The City of Courtenay is deploying the Aqua Dam portable water-filled flood barrier in Lewis Park as a seasonal and precautionary flood control measure.
This is how much Vancouver Island residents raked in with lottery wins in 2022

This is how much Vancouver Island residents raked in with lottery wins in 2022

BCLC details lottery winnings
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