Comox Valley Regional District

Raylene Watts, left, and Alex Tuele, both from Fanny Bay, visit the Port Alberni waterfront looking for treasure on Wednesday, March 9, 2023. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

Treasure seekers scour Port Alberni waterfront for pot of ‘gold’

B.C.-based scavenger hunt offered $1,000 if someone could solve five riddles

 

Raylene Watts, left, and Alex Tuele, both from Fanny Bay, visit the Port Alberni waterfront looking for treasure on Wednesday, March 9, 2023. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

Treasure seekers scour Port Alberni waterfront for pot of ‘gold’

B.C.-based scavenger hunt offered $1,000 if someone could solve five riddles

 

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Comox Valley directors approve home occupation use for water extraction

Home occupation use does not permit water bottling

 

Telus is proposing to construct a 43-metre tower on Ellenor Road in the Little River area of the CVRD. File photo

Tower proposed in Comox Valley neighbourhood draws pushback

Rural directors have deferred a decision on providing a letter of concurrence…

Telus is proposing to construct a 43-metre tower on Ellenor Road in the Little River area of the CVRD. File photo
Construction of a fire hall for Mount Washington has been delayed. File photo

Construction of Mount Washington fire hall suffers setback

Construction of the proposed Mount Washington fire hall has had a setback.…

Construction of a fire hall for Mount Washington has been delayed. File photo
Area A director Daniel Arbour is chair of the CVRD’s parks and trails committee. File photo

Comox Valley Regional District launches regional parks service

After decades of consideration, the Comox Valley Regional District has launched a…

Area A director Daniel Arbour is chair of the CVRD’s parks and trails committee. File photo
The Denman Island Volunteer Fire Department is one of seven fire departments within the Comox Valley Regional District to receive funding from the provincial government for equipment and training. Photo via denmanfire.ca

Several Comox Valley fire departments receive funding for equipment and training purposes

Community fire departments in the Comox Valley Regional District are among the…

The Denman Island Volunteer Fire Department is one of seven fire departments within the Comox Valley Regional District to receive funding from the provincial government for equipment and training. Photo via denmanfire.ca
File photo of CVSAR volunteers on a rescue mission.

Comox Valley Search and Rescue needs a new facility

CVSAR appeals to regional district for financial assistance

File photo of CVSAR volunteers on a rescue mission.
The Comox Valley Multiplex Society would like to see an agriplex facility constructed at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Photo supplied

Comox Valley Rec Commission revisits agriplex idea

Directors vote no further action at this time

The Comox Valley Multiplex Society would like to see an agriplex facility constructed at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Photo supplied
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Join the Comox Valley Emergency Radio Communications Team

Would you like to be involved during an emergency or disaster affecting…

  • Feb 13, 2023
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File photo of CVRD building.

LETTER – Suggestion to cut spending over-simplifies government budget plans

Dear editor, I learned a long time ago to avoid those who…

  • Feb 11, 2023
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The swimming pool at the Comox Valley Sports Centre reopened Monday.

Comox Valley Sports Centre Pool reopening after extended closure

The Comox Valley Sports Centre Pool reopened Monday, Feb. 13. The facility…

  • Feb 9, 2023
The swimming pool at the Comox Valley Sports Centre reopened Monday.
Above: Thanu Eagalle and Aaron Brown are pictured at Wild Bee Florals. Truzy Photos Below: Pendleton Farm owner Sarah Wilson. Photo supplied

Young Agrarians aim to grow next generation of B.C. farmers

Land Matching Program addresses high cost of land

Above: Thanu Eagalle and Aaron Brown are pictured at Wild Bee Florals. Truzy Photos Below: Pendleton Farm owner Sarah Wilson. Photo supplied
File photo of CVRD office

Comox Valley Regional District begins 2023-2027 budget process

The Comox Valley Regional District began its 2023-2027 financial planning process on…

  • Jan 25, 2023
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Tanika Charles will perform t the Sid Williams Theatre on Wednesday, Jan. 25 - part of the Blue Circle Series. Photo supplied

Tanika Charles and STORRY team up for night of R&B in Courtenay

The Sid Williams Theatre Society presents a Blue Circle Series performance from…

Tanika Charles will perform t the Sid Williams Theatre on Wednesday, Jan. 25 - part of the Blue Circle Series. Photo supplied
An aerial view of the annual herring spawn in the Salish Sea. Black Press file photo

Concerns resurface as roe herring fishery approaches in Strait of Georgia

Advocates say species in decline, federal government not doing enough to protect it

An aerial view of the annual herring spawn in the Salish Sea. Black Press file photo
File photo of CVRD office

Dashboard will help Comox Valley Regional District monitor growth goals

The Comox Valley Regional District recently launched a Regional Growth Strategy Performance…

  • Jan 12, 2023
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File photo of Puntledge River in Courtenay.

BC Hydro advises to stay clear of Puntledge River

With the ongoing wet weather, BC Hydro is extending its public safety…

  • Jan 12, 2023
File photo of Puntledge River in Courtenay.
The Merville Water Guardians oppose an amendment application to a water bottling licence for a property on Sackville Road. File photo

Directors defer amendment application to water bottling licence

The founder of the Merville Water Guardians appeared before rural directors Monday…

The Merville Water Guardians oppose an amendment application to a water bottling licence for a property on Sackville Road. File photo
Conveyance route

Borehole Repair in Comox for Sewer Conveyance Project

The Comox Valley Regional District will undergo borehole repair work along select…

  • Jan 6, 2023
Conveyance route
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