Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Black mining history in Cumberland: What we know, and what’s been lost

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● February 28, 2024

One man watched the community grow and change over the years, but a lot of the history is missing.

Two new active transportation paths planned to connect the Comox Valley

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● February 14, 2024

CVRD hopes to improve safety and accessibility for students walking to Royston Elementary and active commuters between Cumberland and Courtenay.

‘Need has skyrocketed’ for Comox Valley Farmers’ Market coupon program 

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● February 7, 2024

The market has joined an official petition for a federal funding program to expand the initiative and others like it.

Burrowing success: Marmot Recovery Foundation works to give Vancouver Island marmots a paws-itive future

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● January 31, 2024

Captive breeding, habitat restoration and public support has helped these furry creatures take steps to bounce back from the brink of extinction.

Comox Valley bus strike puts broader transportation issues into focus

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● January 24, 2024

The regional district says it’s working on solutions to help people get around by bus, on a bike or on foot.

Get into it! Courtenay middle school transforms into vibrant community hub

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● January 17, 2024

The Lake Trail Community School invites neighbours to help with the garden, join intergenerational activities and foster local connections.

‘Our Earth’ exhibit explores human impacts on the environment 

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● January 11, 2024

Comox’s Pearl Ellis Art Gallery features a selection of local art inspired by relationships with the natural world.

Magic mountain, melting snow: Climate uncertainty in the Comox Valley

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● January 3, 2024

Wacky and unpredictable weather is inevitable, but ski-loving towns persist with creativity and resilience.

New funding expands Project Watershed’s vision for coastal restoration

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● December 13, 2023

Thanks to new grants, the society can get to work on priority areas of habitat loss and degradation.

Renting in the Comox Valley: Low vacancy, high rents, no ease to the squeeze in sight

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● December 6, 2023

Many renters report unaffordable rents, inadequate housing conditions and insecurity.