https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/community/kmoks-treaty-passes-another-milestone/ The K’ómoks Nation has just passed one more milestone towards signing a treaty with British Columbia and Canada with the land and cash offer presented to the K’ómoks Treaty team on Nov. 2. This offer will be carefully reviewed in confidence and eventually put to a vote of Nation members. … [Read more...] about News: K’ómoks Treaty passes another milestone
Reconciliation
Reconciliation is an active and evolving issue in the Comox Valley, where the K'ómoks First Nation holds unceded and treaty territory across the region. Coverage here tracks how local governments — including the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, Village of Cumberland, and the Comox Valley Regional District — are approaching their relationships with K'ómoks, implementing UNDRIP commitments, and responding to calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. This is also a key question area for the 2026 municipal election.
News: CVRD candidates discuss wood stoves, noise bylaws
https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/community/comox-valley-regional-district-candidates-discuss-wood-stoves-noise-bylaws/ What was your stance on wood-burning stoves?Is the current rural noise bylaw efficient or should the issue be revisited? What is your stance on businesses such as Saratoga, when it comes to the noise levels?How do you suggest the rural community improves on … [Read more...] about News: CVRD candidates discuss wood stoves, noise bylaws
News: Comox candidates discuss transit, housing, reconciliation
https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/community/comox-candidates-discuss-public-transit-affordable-housing-reconciliation/ The questions asked were: Active transportation has been a hot-button topic for a few years now, with the expansion of bike lanes, etc. Where do you see your support going in regard to active transportation infrastructure? Are you in favour of continuing … [Read more...] about News: Comox candidates discuss transit, housing, reconciliation
News: Courtenay candidates discuss homelessness, crime and reconciliation
https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/community/courtenay-candidates-discuss-homelessness-crime-and-reconciliation/ In an effort to keep voters as informed as possible heading into the Oct. 15 municipal elections, the Comox Valley Record sent out five questions for Courtenay candidates to answer. Despite commendable efforts from the Coalition to End Homelessness, the number … [Read more...] about News: Courtenay candidates discuss homelessness, crime and reconciliation