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A green bridge with a river below. There are stacked rock on the banks for erosion control.
How has the City of Courtenay’s growth changed the river?

The City of Courtenay is shoring up the banks of the Courtenay River to protect infrastructure from future flood events.

Apartments along a river
Why are these Courtenay apartments being demolished?

The land that the Anderton Arms apartment building is on is unstable — here’s why, and who is most affected.

Comox Valley candidates talk education at local forum

Comox Valley’s provincial election candidates gathered at Vanier Secondary School on to answer questions about education funding, mental health, SOGI 123 and more.

Young deciduous trees poke up through the ground alongside other greenery and wildflowers. Some sun and cloud in the sky.
Q&A: What do the Comox Valley’s provincial election candidates say about environmental issues?

The Discourse asked Comox Valley B.C. election candidates where they stand on climate issues and local regulatory gaps.

Four-story newer apartment building with balconies on the left side. A sign in the front reads "Residences at the Boulevard. 621 Crown Isle Boulevard.
What are Comox Valley provincial election candidates saying about housing?

Courtenay-Comox and Mid Island-Pacific Rim candidates answer reader questions about housing

Outside of a building with a sign that says 'Options for Sexual Health.' It is around dusk.
What are Comox Valley candidates saying about health care?

Courtenay-Comox and Mid Island-Pacific Rim candidates answer questions about health care

The top issues identified by Comox Residents from the Discourse’s survey, compiled from answers gathered between Sept. 4 and 24, 2024. Homelessness/social supports (47/67 responses) Health care (46/67 responses) Environment (44/67 responses) Housing (44/67 responses) Affordability (26/67 responses) Recovery supports (22/67 responses) Crime/social disorder (21/67 responses) Food security (18/67 responses) Public transportation (18/67 responses) Economy (13/67 responses) Reconciliation (11/67 responses)
What B.C. election issues are top of mind in the Comox Valley?

The B.C. election is on Oct.19. Here’s what the Comox Valley wants to ask candidates about.

A woman and child in front of a booth with images of salmon.
Family Watershed Day in Courtenay offers education for all ages

The event includes guided walks, a raffle and face painting for the little ones.

A sign with the K'ómoks First Nation Logo in the foreground reads "Private property. No trespassing, no beach access." K'ómoks First Nation was one of the nations involved in the creation of the BC First Nation spill alert.
K’ómoks First Nation and CVRD stand against ‘comedy’ troupe

K'ómoks First Nation is urging venues to cancel engagement with groups who perpetuate harmful stereotypes and trivialize gender-based violence.

Aerial view of Courtenay-Comox electoral district, which covers the City of Courtenay and the Town of Comox and extends north to Saratoga Beach, encompassing smaller communities like Merville and Black Creek and extending east to Mount Washington.
Comox Valley’s guide to the B.C. election

What riding am I in? Who are the candidates? When is it again? All the election basics, covered.