New president at North Island 9-1-1 Corporation

The board of directors of the North Island 9-1-1 Corporation (NI 9-1-1) has elected Larry Samson as president for 2015. The board elected Samson at its inaugural meeting on February 6, 2015. Joe Stanhope was re-election vice president. Samson represents the Strathcona Regional District on the NI [more]

Fish Screen Cleaning on the Puntledge Diversion Dam

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is encouraging residents connected to the Comox Valley water system to conserve water during a fish screen cleaning at the Puntledge diversion dam scheduled for February 11 and 12, 2015. The fish screen is positioned in the BC Hydro penstock at the Puntledge diversion dam, [more]

Cumberland Initiates Process to Pursue Own Economic Development

Cumberland Council is looking to spend the funds it annually provides to regional economic development on initiatives that have more direct impact on the Cumberland community. On January 27, 2015, the Village gave notice to participating communities of its intent to withdraw from the regional economic development service, currently provided under contract by the Comox Valley Economic Development Society. “The Village acknowledges that stimulating economic development in the Comox Valley is [more]

CVRD and CUPE agree on new four year deal

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and CUPE 556, the union local representing approximately 72 employees, have agreed on a new, four year collective agreement. The agreement, which will cover the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2018, provides for an eight percent increase over the four years. The [more]

Comox Valley Boil Water Advisory LIFTED

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and Island Health have lifted the boil water advisory effective this afternoon. Following daily testing and regular monitoring of the system since the advisory was put in place on December 11, 2014, the CVRD and Island Health are confident that the water quality of the [more]