BC Hydro Buying Campbell River Power Plant To Boost Island Reliability
BC Hydro is buying the Island Generation power plant in Campbell River in a move aimed at strengthening electricity reliability on Vancouver Island.
Temporary Winter Shelter Season Review
Courtenay Council received a season review for the Temporary Winter Shelter at 971 Cumberland Road at last week’s council meeting.
Island Health Kitchen Programs Build Skills, Confidence In Comox Valley, Campbell River
Island Health says two North Island programs are helping people living with mental health and substance use challenges build confidence, job skills and community connections through culinary training.
SAR Crews Search For Missing Comox Valley Man
Search and Rescue teams have been looking for a 25 year old man who went missing after hiking in the Paradise Meadows area of Mount Albert Edward.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony This Month For Just Like Home Lodge
The Strathcona Regional District is getting set to open the doors of the Just Like Home Lodge and Health Professionals Housing.
Sportsplex Gym Remains Closed For Continued Floor Refinishing
The gym at the Campbell River Sportsplex will remain closed for the rest of the week.
Nominations Open For Haig-Brown Environmental Stewardship Awards
Nominations are now open for the 3rd annual Haig-Brown Environmental Stewardship Awards, recognizing people and organizations making a difference for the environment in the Campbell River region.
Island Health Receives $1.3 Million For North Island Seniors Project
Island Health is receiving $1.3 million over the next 3 years to help seniors and Elders on North Vancouver Island remain healthy and independent in their own homes.
Province Investing $1 Million To Improve Fish And Wildlife Habitat
The B.C. government is investing $1 million in the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation to help protect fish, wildlife and ecosystems across the province.
Wecan Shelter Society Opens 15th Tiny Home In Courtenay
A local organization helping people experiencing homelessness has reached another milestone in the Comox Valley.
Cumberland Receives $2.7 Million For No. 2 Dam Project
The Village of Cumberland is receiving more than $2.7 million in additional federal funding to help replace the No. 2 Dam and spillway.
Campbell River Opens Vote-By-Mail Applications For Local Election
Eligible voters in Campbell River can now apply to cast their ballot by mail in this fall's local government election.
Cumberland Moves Ahead With Zero Carbon Building Standards
The Village of Cumberland is speeding up its timeline for new zero carbon building requirements.
Mexico Sends More Than 300 Wildfire Personnel To Help B.C.
British Columbia is receiving international support as crews continue to battle an active wildfire season.
Province Urging Safety Ahead Of B.C. Day Long Weekend
The Province is reminding people to plan ahead and stay safe as they head into the B.C. Day long weekend.
Comox Valley Child Development Association Names 2026 Telethon Ambassadors
The Comox Valley Child Development Association has introduced its 2026 Children's Telethon Ambassadors.
Cumberland Neighbours Team Up To Reduce Wildfire Risk
A neighbourhood in Cumberland is being recognized for taking action to reduce wildfire risk.
Courtenay Seeking Input On Bill Moore And Dogwood Parks Plan
The City of Courtenay is asking residents for feedback as it develops a long-term plan for Bill Moore Park and Dogwood Park.
Courtenay, Comox Receive Federal Infrastructure Funding
The City of Courtenay and the Town of Comox are among 54 communities across British Columbia receiving funding through the federal Build Communities Strong Fund.
Centennial Outdoor Pool Temporarily Closed After Break-In
Campbell River’s Centennial Outdoor Pool reopened Saturday after vandalism shut things down on Friday.
Caremongering Campbell River is holding a ‘Back to School’ Shoe Drive right now.
at Spinners SportsThe Mossy Coast Salmon Contest in Campbell River is on July 15–Aug 15!
August 1st-16th, it’s the 13th Annual Comox Bike Co YANA Ride.
The word "éy7á7juuthem" means “Language of our People” and is the ancestral tongue of the Homalco, Tla’amin, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations, with dialectic differences in each community.
It is pronounced "eye-ya-jooth-hem."