Comox Valley Archives – Page 2 of 12

A still from a drone video of the Deep Water Recovery shipbreaking site in Union Bay

Q&A: Lawyer speaks on groundbreaking Anti-SLAPP case against Union Bay shipbreaking company

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● November 19, 2025

‘The message is out that the civil courts should not be used to suppress the right to free expression unless there is a solid overriding reason to do so,’ lawyer says.

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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

By Dave Flawse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● November 12, 2025

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

Photo of the 2023 Remembrance Day service in Nanaimo by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse.

Remembrance Day 2025 events on Vancouver Island

By Mick Sweetman ● Vancouver Island ● November 10, 2025

Events, ceremonies and information on Remembrance Day 2025 in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley

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

By Dave Flawse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● October 29, 2025

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

A big green sign takes up most of the photo. It reads PROTECT OLD GROWTH with a drawing of a tree on the right side. Behind the sign is a forest and a tent and some totes.

Comox Valley group joins dozens of others in urging province to do more for biodiversity

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● October 9, 2025

Save our Forests Team Comox Valley members are not alone in their frustration with the province’s lack of action on old-growth protection.

An Indigenous woman with an orange shirt and ribbon skirt holds a drum with Coast Salish art on it. She is standing in between her two children, who also both have orange shirts. All are smiling.

In photos: Comox Valley Spirit Walk

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● October 1, 2025

The Comox Valley’s Spirit Walk took place to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Construction workers stand next to a 'Road closed' sign

Comox Valley commute to ease soon as sewer conveyance project wraps up on schedule

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● September 18, 2025

‘New pipe is 98 per cent in the ground,’ according to regional district

A brown fence in the background, shaded by a deciduous tree. In the foreground is a yellow field of dead grass.

How can the Comox Valley improve its water use?

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● September 5, 2025

From water meters to lawns, residents and experts agree more can be done to conserve water in the Comox Valley.

A person with a big beard and bright pink lipstick smiles and holds a large unfolded fan that says 'fabulous'

Comox Valley Pride welcomes community and looks to future

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● August 27, 2025

‘I didn’t get this type of visibility when I was younger,’ said Damian Stevenson at Comox Valley Pride.

A bumble bee pollinates some purple flowers

To bee or not to bee: Comox’s path to pollinator protection

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● August 20, 2025

The town has recently been designated as a Bee City, with plans to make more space for pollinators.

Q&A: Lawyer speaks on groundbreaking Anti-SLAPP case against Union Bay shipbreaking company

Latest in Comox Valley

Courtenay Repair Café a ‘vibrant place’ for young and old

Remembrance Day 2025 events on Vancouver Island

Q&A: Comox parks manager on a new, ‘wider scale community approach’ to urban trees

Comox Valley group joins dozens of others in urging province to do more for biodiversity

In photos: Comox Valley Spirit Walk

Comox Valley commute to ease soon as sewer conveyance project wraps up on schedule

How can the Comox Valley improve its water use?

Comox Valley Pride welcomes community and looks to future

To bee or not to bee: Comox’s path to pollinator protection

Nanaimo’s toxic drug emergency at 10 years

Nanaimo city council votes down proposed drug policy letter

Motion to close Nanaimo’s Overdose Prevention Site withdrawn

‘Like a bomb dropping’: Safer supply changes leave patients struggling for stability

Drop in 2024 Nanaimo overdose deaths still ‘a fraction’ of overall trend upwards

Sudden changes to safer supply program a ‘huge mistake,’ says Nanaimo patient