Inquest jury recommends sobering centre in wake of Comox Valley man's death The coroner’s inquest looked into the death of 31-year-old Joshua Colton Beek, who died in hospital on April 24, 2022, one day after being found unresponsive in a cell.

"The jury at a coroner’s inquest into the death of a #ComoxValley man linked to complications from acute #alcoholwithdrawal is recommending establishing a #soberingcentre in the area, along with staffing detention facilities with medically trained professionals" www.timescolonist.com/local-news/i...

Comox Valley RCMP seeks public help to find missing man The Comox Valley RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in finding 45-year-old Dustin Balcke, who was reported missing on March 18.

COMOX VALLEY: “The Comox Valley RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in finding 45-year-old Dustin Balcke, who was reported missing on March 18.” cheknews.ca/comox-valley... - @cheknews.ca

#Comox #ComoxValley #Courtenay #MissingPerson #VancouverIsland cc: #CampbellRiver #Nanaimo

Queer Centre Comox Valley invites one and all to a Trans Day of Visibility party - Comox Valley Record The party is open to queer, gender diverse and allies in celebration of the trans community

"The Queer Centre #ComoxValley invites one and all to an International Trans Day of Visibility celebration on March 31 at the Curling Club. This event welcomes all" #VancouverIsland #BC #BritishColumbia #Canada comoxvalleyrecord.com/2026/03/23/q...

Campbell River RCMP seeks help finding missing 25-year-old man Campbell River RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a missing man last seen over the weekend.

CAMPBELL RIVER: “Jayden Modin, 25, was reported missing on March 22, 2026, and police say they’re concerned for his well-being.” cheknews.ca/campbell-riv... - @cheknews.ca

#CampbellRiver #MissingPerson #VancouverIsland cc: #ComoxValley #Nanaimo #YYJ

Flooding, wildfires and earthquakes: Can the Comox Valley better prepare for disasters? Sue Pyper never spent much time thinking about earthquakes — until she found herself startled awake by a big one.

COMOX VALLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Flooding, wildfires and earthquakes: Can the Comox Valley better prepare for disasters?” cheknews.ca/flooding-wil... - @cheknews.ca

#BCFlood #BCWildfire #Comox #ComoxValley #Courtenay #Earthquakes #Wildfires

Atmospheric river brings about 150 mm of rain to B.C.’s South Coast | Globalnews.ca This atmospheric river is expected to last until Wednesday morning, but more rain is on the way after that, according to forecast models.

ICYMI: “Atmospheric river brings about 150 mm of rain to B.C.’s South Coast” globalnews.ca/news/1173340... - Global News

#BCStorm #BellaCoola #CampbellRiver #ComoxValley #CowichanValley #HoweSound #Nanaimo #NorthVan #PortAlberni #PortHardy #SeaToSky #SunshineCoast #Tofino #WestVan #YVR #YYJ

Family that once lived in B.C. train station sought by RCMP Mounties on Vancouver Island say a family that once lived in a now-defunct train station could have information that will help investigators make headway on a case.

COURTENAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA: “The Comox Valley RCMP issued a public appeal Friday, saying the family was “living at or regularly occupying” the Courtenay train station between 1989 and 1991.” vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/va... - CTV News Vancouver Island

#BCNews #ComoxValley #Courtenay

Comox Legion donates $1,000 to support addiction recovery services : My Comox Valley Now Get the latest Comox Valley & Courtenay news, events, weather updates, community contests, and live radio via 98.9 Jet FM on My Comox Valley Now—your go-to source for local happenings and information.

"The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 ( #Comox ) has donated $1,000 to the #ComoxValley Recovery Centre to support residential #addiction [abstinence-based] #recovery services for men...experiencing substance disorders." #VancouverIsland #BC www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/117050/news/...

Comox United Church to screen Small Town Pride documentary for PIE Day - Comox Valley Record Small Town Pride follows the Pride movement in smaller communities

"PIE (Public, Intentional, and Explicit) Day was created by the Affirming Ministry committee of the United Church of Canada for the inclusion of the #2SLGBTQIA++ people in the church’s community." #PrideDay #ComoxValley #CampbellRiver #VancouverIsland #BC comoxvalleyrecord.com/2026/03/05/c...

#Chemainus #CobbleHill #ComoxValley #FoodRecall #DuncanBC #Ladysmith #LakeCowichan #MacadamiaNuts #Parksville #SaltspringIsland

Comox Valley Greens raised over $6K for the Comox Valley Transition Society and Dawn to Dawn. A great turn out!

#ComoxValley

Cumberland, BC really does epitomize a successful transition from dirty energy (coal) to clean through support of the Cumberland Forest, a thriving arts sector (especially music!) and is now a foodie hub.

#comoxvalley

#healthcanada #desmopressin #comoxvalley #canada

Snowfall warning issued for Courtenay to Campbell River A snowfall warning has been issued for Courtenay to Campbell River, with between five and 10 centimetres expected to fall starting Friday afternoon.

VANCOUVER ISLAND: “A snowfall warning has been issued for Courtenay to Campbell River, with between five and 10 centimetres expected to fall starting Friday afternoon.” cheknews.ca/snowfall-war... - @cheknews.ca

#BCNews #BCWx #CampbellRiver #ComoxValley #Courtenay #VancouverIsland

#comoxvalley #queneesh

RCMP continue search for child, adult seen outside Courtenay Walmart Comox Valley RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to identify a woman seen in images as part of an investigation into the well-being of a child.

COURTENAY, B.C.: “A child seen outside a Comox Valley Walmart Friday remains unidentified, while police confirm the woman previously shown in photos has been cleared and is not connected to the case.” cheknews.ca/rcmp-seek-pu... - @cheknews.ca

#BCNews #Comox #ComoxValley #Courtenay

Music Heals donation strengthens music therapy for Cumberland seniors - Comox Valley Record Music Heals donated $6,500 to local program

"The [Music Heals] program offers small-group and one-on-one sessions, seasonal sing-alongs, and specialized activities such as tone bell choirs and a resident chorus, creating meaningful moments of recognition, expression, and connection" #ComoxValley #BC comoxvalleyrecord.com/2026/02/16/m...

The Legend of Queneesh #ComoxValley www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/indigenous-e...

I've got a new video on my YouTube channel, The Cutblock, about the recent #ComoxValley #floods and the connection to #clearcutting in the #watersheds. We also look at a road washout + dirty drinking water in the CVRD, also linked to #clearcut #logging.

WATCH HERE >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxKk...

Getting Under the Myth of Canadian History with Michelle Good Getting Under the Myth of Canadian History with Michelle Good at Sid Williams Theatre

Love that Michelle Good is coming to the #ComoxValley to discuss the "Myth of Canadian History".

Wonder if we can force our MP & MLA to attend?

www.sidwilliamstheatre.com/events/getti...

State of local emergency lifted in Comox Valley after flooding displaces dozens A local state of emergency has been lifted following widespread flooding that forced evacuations and rescues across the Comox Valley late last week.

COMOX VALLEY: “State of local emergency lifted in Comox Valley after flooding displaces dozens” cheknews.ca/state-of-loc... - @cheknews.ca

#BCFlood #Comox #ComoxValley #Courtenay #Cumberland #Flooding #VancouverIsland

Photo of Mushmoshi Enoki Mushroom package

BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Mushmoshi brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes” recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-rec... - Canadian Food Inspection Agency

FR: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/fr/avis-rapp...

#BCNews #CDNpoli #ComoxValley #Kamloops #Kelowna #Nanaimo #YVR #YYJ

totem pole in foreground with snow-covered mountains in background

A #K'ómoks First Nation #totem pole stands anchored and stoic like a watchful sentinel at #GooseSpit. #VancouverIsland #comoxvalley #Comox #BritishColumbia

Evacuation order, alerts rescinded in Comox Valley after conditions improve - Comox Valley Record River-side city parks closed on Jan. 31

COMOX VALLEY: “Evacuation order, alerts rescinded in Comox Valley after conditions improve” comoxvalleyrecord.com/2026/01/31/e... - Comox Valley Record

#BCFlood #ComoxValley #Courtenay #VancouverIsland

Evacuation alerts cancelled and orders rescinded for the following areas in the Comox Valley Evacuation alerts have been cancelled and all evacuation orders have been rescinded for areas affected by the recent flooding in the City of Courtenay and Electoral Area B.

COMOX VALLEY: “Evacuation alerts have been cancelled and all evacuation orders have been rescinded for areas affected by the recent flooding in the City of Courtenay and Electoral Area B.” cheknews.ca/evacuation-a... - @cheknews.ca

#BCFlood #ComoxValley #Courtenay #VancouverIsland

Stranded people, sheep rescued amid rising floodwaters on Vancouver Island There were tense moments Friday on eastern Vancouver Island as rising floodwaters left some Comox Valley residents stranded—until rescue crews arrived to transport them to safety.

COMOX VALLEY: “There were tense moments Friday on eastern Vancouver Island as rising floodwaters left some Comox Valley residents stranded—until rescue crews arrived to transport them to safety.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

#BCFlood #ComoxValley #Courtenay

Comox Valley declares state of regional emergency - Comox Valley Record Flooding and high water warrants emergency response

ICYMI: “The Comox Valley Regional District has declared a state of local emergency due to flooding in the area.” comoxvalleyrecord.com/2026/01/30/c... - Comox Valley Record

#BCFlood #Comox #ComoxValley #Courtenay #Cumberland #VancouverIsland

Comox Valley Regional District An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Comox Valley Regional Emergency Operations Centre due to potential flooding in the area. Because of the potential danger to life and health, this evacuation ...

COMOX VALLEY: “Evacuation Alert Issued for Headquarters Road” www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/connect/news... - Comox Valley Regional District

#BCFlood #ComoxValley

“The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following areas:
Maple Pool Campground
Three properties along Stephen Road – 3054 Stephen Rd, 3074 Stephen Rd, 3104 Stephen Rd
Nine properties along Headquarters Road – 4697, 4685, 4679, 4673, 4667, 4661, 4659, 4653, 4629”

#BCFlood #ComoxValley

Comox Valley Regional District The Comox Valley Regional Emergency Operations Centre has issued an Evacuation Order due to immediate danger to life safety caused by flooding. The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following area...

“January 30, 2026
The Comox Valley Regional Emergency Operations Centre has issued an Evacuation Order due to immediate danger to life safety caused by flooding.” www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/connect/news... - Comox Valley Regional District

#BCFlood #ComoxValley