Comox Valley commute to ease soon as sewer conveyance project wraps up on schedule
‘New pipe is 98 per cent in the ground,’ according to regional district
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How can the Comox Valley improve its water use?
From water meters to lawns, residents and experts agree more can be done to conserve water in the Comox Valley.
Comox Valley Pride welcomes community and looks to future
‘I didn’t get this type of visibility when I was younger,’ said Damian Stevenson at Comox Valley Pride.
To bee or not to bee: Comox’s path to pollinator protection
The town has recently been designated as a Bee City, with plans to make more space for pollinators.
Union Bay locals await next steps after controversial shipbreaking lease cancelled
Critics say Deep Water Recovery's lease cancellation a good first step, but want more robust shipbreaking regulations in Canada.
Comox Valley group calls on locals to support fundraising efforts for Gaza
Comox Valley Fundraising Community has raised $17,000 for families in Gaza amidst hunger crisis.
Scotch broom increases wildfire risk. What can we do about it?
Invasive species such as Scotch broom can exacerbate wildfires, but communities are working hard to remove these invaders from local ecosystems.
Courtenay organization turns to community after losing funding for programs
Lake Trail Community Education Society hopes the Courtenay community can help raise $50k to support its programming for all ages.
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.
2025 Pride guide for Cowichan, Nanaimo and the Comox Valley
Check out our local Pride guide for events, plus resources and organizations for 2SLGBTQQIA+ and allies in Cowichan, Nanaimo and the Comox Valley.
How can the Comox Valley improve its water use?
From water meters to lawns, residents and experts agree more can be done to conserve water in the Comox Valley.
Comox Valley Pride welcomes community and looks to future
‘I didn’t get this type of visibility when I was younger,’ said Damian Stevenson at Comox Valley Pride.
To bee or not to bee: Comox’s path to pollinator protection
The town has recently been designated as a Bee City, with plans to make more space for pollinators.
Union Bay locals await next steps after controversial shipbreaking lease cancelled
Critics say Deep Water Recovery's lease cancellation a good first step, but want more robust shipbreaking regulations in Canada.
Comox Valley group calls on locals to support fundraising efforts for Gaza
Comox Valley Fundraising Community has raised $17,000 for families in Gaza amidst hunger crisis.
Scotch broom increases wildfire risk. What can we do about it?
Invasive species such as Scotch broom can exacerbate wildfires, but communities are working hard to remove these invaders from local ecosystems.
Courtenay organization turns to community after losing funding for programs
Lake Trail Community Education Society hopes the Courtenay community can help raise $50k to support its programming for all ages.
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.
2025 Pride guide for Cowichan, Nanaimo and the Comox Valley
Check out our local Pride guide for events, plus resources and organizations for 2SLGBTQQIA+ and allies in Cowichan, Nanaimo and the Comox Valley.