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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.

Latest in Comox Valley
Sign on telephone pole that says 'Make DWR history.' Then in the bottom right corner it says: 'Info 356-2178'
Acute levels of effluent discharged into Baynes Sound by Union Bay shipbreaking operation

Community members continue to rally against Deep Water Recovery as the company receives another warning letter from the province.

field of purple wildflowers in the foreground with dappled light. Garry oaks grow in the background, and on the far back right the ocean can be seen.
Grow away! Steps to tackle invasive species ‘fir’ good

How to slow down the spread of invasive plant species on Vancouver Island.

Bright yellow clusters of flowers that look like small daisies. Green foliage in background.
Invasive plant species to look out for on Vancouver Island

Hunter Jarratt, known as Invasive Species Guy, spoke with The Discourse about some of the invasive plant species to look out for on Vancouver Island.

A rainbow Pride Progress flag waves with Pride parade goers in the background
Pride week events in the Comox Valley

Pride week in the Comox Valley kicks off on August 21 and runs through Aug. 25, 2024.

Aerial view of part of the Town of Comox and part of the Comox Valley Regional District. A red line displaying the multi-use path route follows balmoral Road and then turns down Lazo Road, ending at Sand Pines Drive.
Lazo Road multi-use path construction underway in Comox

Path includes a designated parking area and bathrooms alongside the route.

A woman in a high viz vest stands in a muddy shoreline area and points at some pink flowers blooming. She is smiling. The flowers are surrounded by wild grasses growing through the mud.
In photos: Kus-kus-sum site restoration

From alders and cattails to bees, the Kus-kus-sum site is alive and growing.

A green food truck that says 'Caffe Verde'
Check out these Comox Valley food trucks

Comox Valley’s food trucks offer everything from vegan treats to global eats.

A long wooden panel that looks like a ladder lies in a tub filled with liquid. The panel is tied together with light-coloured twine.
Centuries-old Pentlatch fish trap panel connects K’ómoks, Qualicum people to their ancestors

The 550-year-old piece showcases ancient innovation while highlighting the importance of Indigenous communities preserving their own history

A line up of about eight people are planting something into the dirt alongside the river, which is only peeking out slightly in the background. The steel wall along the bank can be seen in the background, and little green trees are popping up in the foreground.
Kus-kus-sum restoration project $1M away from completion

Project Watershed is hoping to raise another $1 million to remove an old metal wall and complete the Kus-kus-sum restoration project.