Mike Chouinard

A map of park areas in the CVRD. file screenshot, CVRD website

Cumberland is fine with regional parks plan idea

Service not intended to affect current municipal park systems

A map of park areas in the CVRD. file screenshot, CVRD website
Hot weather is back, so the region is getting prepared. Black Press Media file photo

Comox Valley Regional District makes plans for extreme weather

Officials encourage residents to keep an eye on neighbours during the heat

Hot weather is back, so the region is getting prepared. Black Press Media file photo
The Weird Church in Cumberland has provided space for the Food Share program. Record file photo

Cumberland council boosts Food Share program with funding

Request included help with remaining operating funds and equipment

The Weird Church in Cumberland has provided space for the Food Share program. Record file photo
CSWM is undertaking a major review of its solid waste plans for the Comox and Strathcona areas. Record file photo

Comox Strathcona to review region’s solid waste plan

Last major solid waste plan was developed a decade ago

CSWM is undertaking a major review of its solid waste plans for the Comox and Strathcona areas. Record file photo
Cumberland is looking to new ways to promote recreation programming for low-income people. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Cumberland expands recreation subsidies, programming

“The idea would be that it would apply to all ages.”

Cumberland is looking to new ways to promote recreation programming for low-income people. Photo by Mike Chouinard
Black Creek Community Association executive members Ian Doe and Chris McPhedran cut the ribbon at the new pavilion. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Black Creek open its new community centre pavilion

Community comes out to celebrate the new open-air facility

Black Creek Community Association executive members Ian Doe and Chris McPhedran cut the ribbon at the new pavilion. Photo by Mike Chouinard
Cumberland is looking to streamline the process for accessory dwelling units near downtown. Record file photo

Cumberland to streamline its densification process

Village wants to save staff time, costs for applicants for accessory dwelling units

Cumberland is looking to streamline the process for accessory dwelling units near downtown. Record file photo
A retired professor from the Comox Valley has been fighting for more access for birdwatching in the Fairy Creek area, especially when it comes to being able to identify threatened species. Photo supplied

Birder Royann Petrell fights for more access in Fairy Creek

Supreme Court turned down petition on grounds she had access, other legal option

A retired professor from the Comox Valley has been fighting for more access for birdwatching in the Fairy Creek area, especially when it comes to being able to identify threatened species. Photo supplied
Surveillance footage was used in Dustin Perfitt’s trial last December. Prior to sentencing though, he has been found not criminally responsible. File image, RCMP

Perfitt declared not criminally responsible rather than sentenced

He had been found guilty for Courtenay liquor store robbery, attack in 2020

Surveillance footage was used in Dustin Perfitt’s trial last December. Prior to sentencing though, he has been found not criminally responsible. File image, RCMP
Tourism Vancouver Island took over operations of the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre for the CVRD. Record file photo

Cumberland re-thinking regional tourism body

Council members appreciate work of new tourism organization in area

Tourism Vancouver Island took over operations of the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre for the CVRD. Record file photo
A monument honours victims at a Black Lives Matter event in the Comox Valley in June 2020. Cumberland now is looking at a policy to fight racism at a local level. Record file photo

Cumberland seeks input on anti-racism policy

Council is referring draft to accessibility and inclusion committee

A monument honours victims at a Black Lives Matter event in the Comox Valley in June 2020. Cumberland now is looking at a policy to fight racism at a local level. Record file photo
Some of the Restart funding covered work at the Recreation Centre to help village staff serve the public during COVID. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Cumberland redirects more Restart funding

Provided has helped communities respond to COVID challenges

Some of the Restart funding covered work at the Recreation Centre to help village staff serve the public during COVID. Photo by Mike Chouinard
The Comox Valley Regional District wants a more regional approach to restricting new gas stations in order to encourage zero emissions vehicles. Record file photo

Comox Valley Regional District wants partners to review gas station zones

Region’s action to discourage new gas station infrastructure earns mention in Guardian

The Comox Valley Regional District wants a more regional approach to restricting new gas stations in order to encourage zero emissions vehicles. Record file photo
Cumberland is considering an affordable homes plan for Ulverston Avenue. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Cumberland considers affordable, individual homes plan

“I’ve always admired Tin Town … This sounds a little bit like that”

Cumberland is considering an affordable homes plan for Ulverston Avenue. Photo by Mike Chouinard
Cumberland hopes a beautification project will attract a few more people to a downtown intersection. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Cumberland expects downtown corner to THRIVE soon

Beautification work on 2nd and Dunsmuir to happen over summer

Cumberland hopes a beautification project will attract a few more people to a downtown intersection. Photo by Mike Chouinard
The new school on Hornby Island is one of the more recent major capital projects for the school district. Record file photo

Seismic work, school expansions on Comox Valley district’s wish list

Districts are to submit five-year capital plans to education ministry each year

The new school on Hornby Island is one of the more recent major capital projects for the school district. Record file photo
Project coordinator Paul Nash talks about water quality on a recent tour of the wastewater plant site in Cumberland. Record file photo

Cumberland hopes grants will offset wastewater work

Village is doubling its chances for help on second phase of project

Project coordinator Paul Nash talks about water quality on a recent tour of the wastewater plant site in Cumberland. Record file photo
RCMP investigators seized mutliple weapons from a 45-year-old Comox Valley man. RCMP photo

Comox Valley man in custody for drugs, guns seizure

Large quantities of guns and suspected fentanyl, meth and cocaine were found

RCMP investigators seized mutliple weapons from a 45-year-old Comox Valley man. RCMP photo
Vanier grads entered the commencement ceremony at the CVEX Grounds on Saturday. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Vanier grads commence at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds

Grad season ended Saturday, as Vanier students received their diplomas at the…

Vanier grads entered the commencement ceremony at the CVEX Grounds on Saturday. Photo by Mike Chouinard
School District 71 trustees rejected a motion to suspend a scheduled pay increase. File photo

Comox Valley school board sticks with planned pay hike

Question raised about what third-party review of pay might cost

School District 71 trustees rejected a motion to suspend a scheduled pay increase. File photo
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