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'She's sunshine': community rallies for bittersweet wedding at B.C. hospital

Cancer · Courtenay

'She's sunshine': community rallies for bittersweet wedding at B.C. hospital

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Stephanie Vernon and Torian Poulin wed on June 20 at North Island Hospital in the Comox Valley after just days after learning of her terminal diagnosis See the Story

Construction contracted for 6th Street Bridge project

Courtenay · Courtenay

Construction contracted for 6th Street Bridge project

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Construction on bridge to begin September, 2025 See the Story

Jeff Plankenhorn and the Big Easy Funk Ensemble headline Canada Day celebrations

Canada Day · Courtenay

Jeff Plankenhorn and the Big Easy Funk Ensemble headline Canada Day celebrations

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Courtenay’s Canada Day celebrations in Lewis Park will feature two standout headline acts: Jeff Plankenhorn at the Night Before concert and the Big Easy Funk Ensemble on Canada Day.Read Article

UPDATE: Fallen tree removed from Courtenay Riverway bridge, bridge still closed : My Comox Valley Now

A section of the Courtenay Riverway is closed because of a fallen tree. Earlier in the morning on June 24, a tree fell onto a pedestrian bridge over Millard Creek, closing the Riverway between Anfield and Millard Roads. On social media, the city says crews were able to remove the tree but some repairs are needed before they can re-open the bridge. Trail users are asked to follow posted signs, stay out of the work area and follow directions from …Courtenay · Courtenay Read Article

Comox Valley author honoured with two best-of awards

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Courtenay-based speculative fiction author K.A. Wiggins is one of 2025’s “Best Canadian Fantasy & Science Fiction” and “Best New Weird Horror” writers.Courtenay · Courtenay Read Article

WorkSafeBC issues $4K fine for violation at a Courtenay worksite

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WorkSafeBC recently issued a penalty of $4,361.27 to DV Coastal Custom Homes for a high-risk violation at a Courtenay worksite. DV Coastal Custom Homes worksite was a two-storey house under construction.Courtenay · Courtenay Read Article

Courtenay Canada Day celebrations bring the community together

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Come out for the festivities this Canada Day in CourtenayCourtenay · Courtenay Read Article

Courtenay solid waste collection zone changes coming in July

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The City of Courtenay will be picking up curbside waste more efficiently, as it starts on a new route system in JulyCourtenay · Courtenay Read Article

CITY OF COURTENAY REZONING PROJECT HONOURED

Photo credit: courtenay.ca COMOX VALLEY – The City of Courtenay is being recognized for planning excellence. The Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) announced a Silver Award in the category of Excellence in Planning Practice – Small Town and Rural Areas for Courtenay’s small-scale, multi-unit housing (SSMUH) rezoning project. PIBC presented the award to members of the City’s project team at their annual conference in Vancouver on June …Courtenay · Courtenay Read Article

MLA Day Calling for Improved Highway 19A Safety Following Multiple Recent Accidents : My Comox Valley Now

After several accidents on Highway 19A just north of Courtenay, MLA Brennan Day is calling for improved safety in the area. He is asking for action from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to eliminate dangerous conditions at the intersection of Huband Road and Highway 19A, and the Highway 19A Corridor. Day said this issue is no longer just a concern, but rather an avoidable tragedy in the making. “I’ve now met with longtime res…Rotterdam, South Holland · Rotterdam See the Story

Seven Youth Climate programs launch across BC for summer : My Comox Valley Now

A BC initiative tackling climate change through youth work returns this year. Called Youth Climate Corps BC, it aims to respond to the climate crisis by offering youth paid, hands-on climate work through local programs. The programs would not only help participants develop skills, but also build community resilience, and work towards a more sustainable future. For this year, seven programs are being launched in Courtenay, Alert Bay, Hazelton, Sq…Climate Change · Courtenay Read Article