Local News

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.

A longtime Denman Island resident says a winter ferry schedule has deprived the community of critical night runs which is stranding some people at the Buckley Bay parking lot.

The Comox Valley Emergency Program is excited to announce the launch of the Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program — a collaboration between the Comox Valley Regional District, City of Courtenay, K’omoks First Nation, Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland. It’s designed to provide important tools, recommendations and guidance to ensure residents are prepared for an emergency or disaster.

Courtenay firefighters responded to a chimney fire at the Yellow Deli on 5th Street, Monday around 5 p.m.

The RCAF 442nd Squadron awarded Barry Marsden Memorial Award