Why did Comox boot its CAO? No shortage of speculation around town
The Town of Comox booted its chief administrative officer, Richard Kanigan, this week. Why? Councillors aren’t saying, so people are floating their own theories
The Week: Courtenay Liberals without candidate days into the Oct. 21 federal election
Three days into the federal election campaign and the Liberal Party in the Courtenay-Alberni riding still have not chosen a candidate
Blood-sucking insects, will they spoil our west coast paradise?
The absence of blood-sucking insects used to be one of the joys of west coast living. But as Miracle Beach folks are discovering, a changing climate is messing with that
Woodstock icon living in Comox, 3L developers defeated, and public wants bold action
The Week: Woman in the iconic Woodstock photograph lives in Comox and while the BC Supreme Court ruled against 3L Developments, the conflict isn’t over. Plus, a survey shows the Canadian public is far ahead of politicians on climate change
The Week: logging in the watershed, update on Comox parade ban and more
Our report on logging in the Comox Lake watershed stirs debate. We check on Comox Mayor Russ Arnott’s allegations of complaints about the Mack Laing Heritage Society, but can’t find any. And sewage commission will reconsider Area B representation
The Week: Town of Comox parade denial was a petty ploy
Town of Comox denies Mack Laing Heritage Society entry into the Nautical Days parade for their “alarming” and “inappropriate behaviour.” It’s nothing but petty, middle school politics
What does ‘climate emergency’ mean? And, were the Vikings smoking weed?
George Le Masurier photo By George Le Masurier hen our local governments declare a “climate emergency” what does that really mean? Is it simply a statement to recognize that climate change is real? Is it merely a trendy...
The Week: the effects of drought, but who really owns the water?
This spring’s drought has forced BC Hydro to reduce flows in the Puntledge River so fall Chinook have enough water to migrate, but who really owns this water? It’s not so clear anymore
The Week: No gang problem here, but special RCMP unit shows up anyway
No gang problem in the Comox Valley says Mayor Bob Wells and other interesting observations shooting around the community this week