Cumberland residents will go to the polls in a byelection on September 21st to elect a new Village Councillor.
Advance voting opportunities will be held on September 11th and 18th.
Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer from August 6th to August 16th.
The byelection is to replace Councillor Jesse Ketler, who is stepping down after ten years on Cumberland council. Her last day on the job will be June 30th.
For more information, visit Village of Cumberland.
Emergency Fishery Closure Following Sewage Leak Now Lifted
Emergency harvest bans for bivalve shellfish (clams and oysters) put in place following a sewage leak on May 26 have now been fully lifted after testing on water and shellfish in the area show results within acceptable levels.
Celebrating Denman Island Cross Trail
The Comox Valley Regional District is celebrating the official completion of a 3.5 km portion of the Denman Cross Island Trail.
Town Of Comox Recycling Audit Results
A recent audit of Comox's curbside recycling program shows residents are making good use of the service, but there's still room for improvement when it comes to sorting materials.
Choose Sunscreen Wisely To Help Protect The Comox Valley Watershed
The Comox Valley Regional District is encouraging residents and visitors to think about the type of sunscreen they use this summer, saying the products we choose can have an impact on local lakes, rivers, and drinking water sources.
New Drivers In B.C. Can Now Take Knowledge Test Online
New drivers in British Columbia have a new option for earning their Learner's licence.
Now through September 8th, MARS, the Merville-based rescue & rehabilitation centre, is holding its annual Summer Raffle Fundraiser.
Friday, June 12th, the Comox Valley Regional District is holding a free, family-friendly FIFA World Cup watch party at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds.
at Comox Valley Exhibition GroundsSaturday June 13, check out a lenticular print making workshop led by Kourtney Jackson at the Campbell River Art Gallery.
at Campbell River Art Gallery
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."