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An image of a crossroad, with a stop sign on the far right, taken from K'ómoks First Nation territory that is included in the treaty.
‘Everybody will benefit’: What the K’ómoks First Nation Treaty Act means for economic development in the Comox Valley

With future plans for economic development in the Union Bay area, K’ómoks First Nation will need help to achieve its long-term goals, the Nation says.

Two lamprey lay one above the other on a transparent piece of plastic with a measuring tape underneath. There is grass below.
How the Morrison Creek lamprey helped create a refuge for salmon during hot summers

With summer 2026 set to be one of the hottest on record, this spring-fed Comox Valley waterway remains a crucial fish habitat. The little-known story of its protection began with the Morrison Creek lamprey and a taxonomic mystery.

A photo of a book called War Resisters, written by Comox Valley-based author Joline Martin
History repeating itself: American health-care workers ‘kick the tires on Canada’ in the Comox Valley

For more than 50 years, political upheaval south of the border has benefitted the Comox Valley.

A man stands on a bridge overlooking Brooklyn Creek in a forest setting.
‘Hanging on by a thread’: Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society’s return from the brink

When Christine Hodgson became the group’s lone member, she was left with a choice. One that would affect the health of Brooklyn Creek, its salmon and Comox residents for years to come.

The skull of a replica dinosaur fossil in a Comox Valley museum
How a Comox Valley fossil discovery forever changed paleontology in B.C.

The untold story behind Mike and Heather Trask’s fossil discovery and ‘the incredible importance of curiosity.’

A photo of some streambank restoration work taking place on a farm thanks to LUSH Valley volunteers.
To boost local food production, this Comox Valley nonprofit restores salmon habitat

LUSH Valley takes ‘a food systems approach’ to nurture a resilient future for farms in the Comox Valley.

Three young childrent stand at a table that has a bin of tools and other electronics on it, such as an old corded landline phone, a remote, calculators and a printer. One of the children (in the middle) holds a magnifying glass up to their face, looking through it and smiling.
Courtenay Repair Café a ‘vibrant place’ for young and old

The annual community event, hosted by Lake Trail Community Education Society, fosters a do-it-yourself attitude.

A photo of Filberg Park in Comox and part of its urban forest
Q&A: Comox parks manager on a new, ‘wider scale community approach’ to urban trees

Town of Comox parks manager Robbie Nall discusses the revamped urban forest plan and its focus on green spaces and cooler neighbourhoods.

A woman sits on a camp chair on the road holding a tablet with echolocation signals.
Signals in the dark: How Comox Valley volunteers monitor bats against a devastating disease

As this year’s annual B.C. bat count kicks off, the flying mammals remain at risk of white-nose syndrome.