The unprecedented delay in fall rains has been challenging as BC Hydro tries to manage the system for fish habitat and spawning salmon. While water levels are low on the Puntledge River system along with other Vancouver Island hydroelectric watersheds, we are fortunate to have an integrated provincial system and the supply of power is not an issue. Our large hydroelectric systems are in good shape.

Food has become the second-highest cost in most B.C. communities

Steve Dahnert’s family got a life sentence and the driver has a year to pay her fine, said wife

2,600-plus people signed petition for improved ferry service

The Comox Valley Regional District board has approved a $75,000 allocation from the Homelessness Supports Service to the Comox Valley Transition Society to renovate the building at 685 Cliffe Ave. to enable the creation of a 33-bed emergency shelter. The building, owned by the City of Courtenay, houses the Connect Warming Centre.

As a result of Puntledge River inflow levels set out by BC Hydro, the Comox Valley Water System will be reducing water restrictions from Stage 3 to Stage 2 effective Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Comox Strathcona Waste Management wants to reduce amount going in to landfill

Motion denied by House of Commons MPs

Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) is launching a Solid Waste Management Plan Renewal to help guide services and programs offered in the Comox Valley and Strathcona regional districts.

Remembrance Day services were held throughout the Comox Valley on Nov. 11. Record editor Terry Farrell attended the Comox service. Here is a photo gallery from that event, as well as a selection of photos taken by Scott Larsen of the service at the Sandwick Cairn in Courtenay.