Economic Development Society: hidden finances, failed relationships. Read the series
How municipal stormwater practices kill our urban streams: read the whole series
Sexual Health Education: Why your children need to know. Read the series
New Comox Valley society hopes to preserve Bevan Trails forest along Puntledge River
The Bevan Trails, a popular Comox Valley recreation area on the Puntledge River, faces the threat of logging. But a newly formed local society hopes to preserve the Puntledge River forest in perpetuity
New Comox Valley society hopes to preserve Bevan Trails forest along Puntledge River
The Bevan Trails, a popular Comox Valley recreation area on the Puntledge River, faces the threat of logging. But a newly formed local society hopes to preserve the Puntledge River forest in perpetuity
LATEST NEWS
School trustee candidates for Dec. 12 Area C by-election speak at digital forum
Six candidates for the Comox Valley Schools by-election on Dec. 12 zoomed in for an all-candidates forum this week
CV governments apply for infrastructure funds to ease pandemic economic recovery
All four Comox Valley governments apply for one-time, 100% provincial funds for ready-to-go infrastructure projects that can create immediate jobs and help communities recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic.
The Week: COVID in the Valley, future of 3L property and a possible Grieve connection
A commentary on COVID safety in the Comox Valley, plus what might happen to the 3L Developments’ 500 acres near Stotan Falls now that the CVRD has rejected their request to amend the Regional Growth Strategy
BC Seafood Festival cancelled at last minute, two more CVEDS directors quit
The Comox Valley Economic Development Society pulled the plug on next week’s BC Seafood Festival after public health officials stepped in this week to ensure pandemic protocols were being followed
Why can’t our Elf on the Shelf be a role model instead of an accomplice?
A parent struggles over her relationship with the Elf on the Shelf
The Week: Does the Comox Valley need a regional park service … and quickly?
There is a growing public interest to acquire large blocks of land along the upper reaches of the Puntledge River. So does the Comox Valley need to form a regional park service?
Scientists using satellite data to detect pollution from international shipping industry
International shipping is of the world biggest emitters of polluting and toxic chemicals. Now, scientists are tracking their emissions with satellite data
BREAKING: Kus-kus-sum purchase funds complete, thanks to province
New funding from the BC Government announced today puts Project Watershed’s Kus-kus-sum fundraising over the top, allowing restoration to begin
The Week: Strong CV women in charge. What did 3L pay? Plus, CVEDS bungles, Comox raises
This week, Comox Valley women returned to positions of power in local governments, while 3L shifts the Puntledge Triangle debate to whether the regional district should buy its land. Plus why the Economic Development Society may be a dead horse and Comox councillors think they may be underpaid.
3L Developments prefers to sell Riverwood land but vows to log it and extract gravel
3L Developments signalled to the Comox Valley Regional District today that it would like to sell its nearly 500 acres of property in the Puntledge Triangle and warned that there was only a small window of opportunity before it proceeds to log the timber and extract gravel from the site
FEATURE
Father Charles Brandt honored by Canadian Museum of Nature
The Canadian Museum of Nature has given Father Charles Brandt their 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. The Oyster River hermit was nominated by the Comox Valley Land Trust.
HEALTH
Seniors advocates call for longer and more frequent visits to care homes
As seniors struggle with loneliness after nine months of COVID-related restrictions on visitation at most care homes, North Islanders told that Canada needs a National Seniors Strategy
Seniors advocates call for longer and more frequent visits to care homes
As seniors struggle with loneliness after nine months of COVID-related restrictions on visitation at most care homes, North Islanders told that Canada needs a National Seniors Strategy
Shirley and Paul Brown share how the CRH pathologist shortage impacted their lives
Shirley and Dr. Paul Brown share their story about how the shortage of pathologist services at Campbell River Hospital delayed a cancer diagnosis, causing unnecessary anxiety and altering the medical treatment plan
Last two CVH pathologists resign angry and exasperated by Island Health tactics
Dr. Chris Bellamy practiced general pathology at Comox Valley hospitals for 31 years until he felt forced to resign by Island Health’s pressure to eliminate onsite clinical pathologist services on north Vancouver Island
Comox Valley Hospital loses another medical service: how the candidates respond
Courtenay-Comox riding candidates share how they would address the reduction of an on-site medical service at the Comox Valley Hospital
OPINION
Why can’t our Elf on the Shelf be a role model instead of an accomplice?
A parent struggles over her relationship with the Elf on the Shelf
Why can’t our Elf on the Shelf be a role model instead of an accomplice?
A parent struggles over her relationship with the Elf on the Shelf
The Week: Does the Comox Valley need a regional park service … and quickly?
There is a growing public interest to acquire large blocks of land along the upper reaches of the Puntledge River. So does the Comox Valley need to form a regional park service?
The Week: Strong CV women in charge. What did 3L pay? Plus, CVEDS bungles, Comox raises
This week, Comox Valley women returned to positions of power in local governments, while 3L shifts the Puntledge Triangle debate to whether the regional district should buy its land. Plus why the Economic Development Society may be a dead horse and Comox councillors think they may be underpaid.
The Week: COVID in the Valley, future of 3L property and a possible Grieve connection
A commentary on COVID safety in the Comox Valley, plus what might happen to the 3L Developments’ 500 acres near Stotan Falls now that the CVRD has rejected their request to amend the Regional Growth Strategy
ENVIRONMENT
New Comox Valley society hopes to preserve Bevan Trails forest along Puntledge River
The Bevan Trails, a popular Comox Valley recreation area on the Puntledge River, faces the threat of logging. But a newly formed local society hopes to preserve the Puntledge River forest in perpetuity
New Comox Valley society hopes to preserve Bevan Trails forest along Puntledge River
The Bevan Trails, a popular Comox Valley recreation area on the Puntledge River, faces the threat of logging. But a newly formed local society hopes to preserve the Puntledge River forest in perpetuity
Scientists using satellite data to detect pollution from international shipping industry
International shipping is of the world biggest emitters of polluting and toxic chemicals. Now, scientists are tracking their emissions with satellite data
BREAKING: Kus-kus-sum purchase funds complete, thanks to province
New funding from the BC Government announced today puts Project Watershed’s Kus-kus-sum fundraising over the top, allowing restoration to begin
Obituary: Fr. Charles Brandt, first Catholic hermit priest in several hundred years
The 97-year-old Roman Catholic hermit priest, Father Charles Brandt died Oct. 24 at the Comox Valley Hospital. This is his obituary.
POLITICS
Rob Thompson: SD 71 trustee candidate looks at the future of education post-pandemic
Comox Valley Area C voters will elect a new school trustee in a Dec. 12 byelection. Rob Thompson is one of the six candidates.
Rob Thompson: SD 71 trustee candidate looks at the future of education post-pandemic
Comox Valley Area C voters will elect a new school trustee in a Dec. 12 byelection. Rob Thompson is one of the six candidates.
NDP’s Ronna-Rae Leonard: voters given chance to choose long-term stability
Courtenay-Comox riding incumbent MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard of the NDP seeks her second term in the BC Legislature with no apologies for calling a snap election
BC Liberals Brennan Day: economic recovery calls for bold ideas and actions
BC Liberal Party nominee Brennan Day may be the youngest candidate in the Courtenay-Como riding, but he has 15 years of oil and gas industry and business management experience to get the economy moving again
Greens Gillian Anderson: stop fossil fuel subsidies, only public long-term care beds
Former long-time NDP supporter Gillian Anderson is running for the BC Green Party because she could not endorse Premier John Horgan’s broken promises on environmental issues
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