Let’s vaccinate the whole world against the COVID-19 virus as we did with polio
Let’s vaccinate the world against the COVID-19 virus as we did with polio
New Comox Valley society hopes to preserve Bevan Trails forest along Puntledge River
The Bevan Trails, a popular Comox Valley recreation area on the Puntledge River, faces the threat of logging. But a newly formed local society hopes to preserve the Puntledge River forest in perpetuity
Scientists using satellite data to detect pollution from international shipping industry
International shipping is of the world biggest emitters of polluting and toxic chemicals. Now, scientists are tracking their emissions with satellite data
School trustee candidates for Dec. 12 Area C by-election speak at digital forum
Six candidates for the Comox Valley Schools by-election on Dec. 12 zoomed in for an all-candidates forum this week
BREAKING: Kus-kus-sum purchase funds complete, thanks to province
New funding from the BC Government announced today puts Project Watershed’s Kus-kus-sum fundraising over the top, allowing restoration to begin
CV governments apply for infrastructure funds to ease pandemic economic recovery
All four Comox Valley governments apply for one-time, 100% provincial funds for ready-to-go infrastructure projects that can create immediate jobs and help communities recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic.
The Week: COVID in the Valley, future of 3L property and a possible Grieve connection
A commentary on COVID safety in the Comox Valley, plus what might happen to the 3L Developments’ 500 acres near Stotan Falls now that the CVRD has rejected their request to amend the Regional Growth Strategy
BC Seafood Festival cancelled at last minute, two more CVEDS directors quit
The Comox Valley Economic Development Society pulled the plug on next week’s BC Seafood Festival after public health officials stepped in this week to ensure pandemic protocols were being followed
The Week: Local virus super-spreader event avoided! Comox doc wants Island bubble
North Island Medical Health Officer steps in to avert potential COVID super-spreader event in the Comox Valley
Rob Thompson: SD 71 trustee candidate looks at the future of education post-pandemic
Comox Valley Area C voters will elect a new school trustee in a Dec. 12 byelection. Rob Thompson is one of the six candidates.
Seniors advocates call for longer and more frequent visits to care homes
As seniors struggle with loneliness after nine months of COVID-related restrictions on visitation at most care homes, North Islanders told that Canada needs a National Seniors Strategy
Obituary: Fr. Charles Brandt, first Catholic hermit priest in several hundred years
The 97-year-old Roman Catholic hermit priest, Father Charles Brandt died Oct. 24 at the Comox Valley Hospital. This is his obituary.