Cycling has boomed during the pandemic, but do we have the infrastructure to make it safe?
The pandemic has created a bicycle boom, but do we have the necessary infrastructure to make cycling safe?
Catch an Awe-Inspiring Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on December 21st
The solar system’s two massive gas giant planets pair up at dusk on Dec. 21 with a rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. A once-in-a-lifetime view is about to grace the dusk sky worldwide, closing out 2020 with one of the best astronomical events of the year
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.