Cumberland Economic Development Strategy Survey Launched
The Village of Cumberland is excited to announce the launch of the creation of a Cumberland Economic Development Strategy, which will guide economic development initiatives and decision-making in Cumberland over the next five years.
Learn more about the new Water Treatment Project at upcoming Open Houses
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is inviting the public to learn more about the new Water Treatment Project that will address water quality issues and meet current health standards at two upcoming information sessions.
North Island Writers Conference
The Comox Valley Writers Society and NIC are sponsoring a North Island Writers Conference January 26 & 27. There is a free public reception with Bev Sellars as featured speaker on Friday evening.
Hudson Trunk sewer line construction now underway
Construction has begun on a new trunk sewer line that will increase capacity in the Comox Valley Regional District’s (CVRD) sewer system to accommodate population growth.
Longing and Belonging: The Perils and Passions of Place
The Comox Valley Jung Society will present a lecture “Longing and Belonging: The Perils and Passions of Place” by Jungian Analyst Matt Kelly on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at NIC. Note: Date changed from January 12, 2018.
Feeling a sense of belonging is a deep human need for most people; but what happens when our sense of belonging turns to feeling trapped? Alternately, what happens when our deep longing for other places, people or times blinds us to the fullness of the present moment?
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s President Dr. Judith Sayers appointed to the Order of Canada
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is pleased to announce that its President, Dr. Judith Sayers has been appointed as an officer to the Order of Canada.
Judith is a member of the Hupacasath First Nation and mother of two. She was elected as the new president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council in September 2017. Judith has worked as a Strategic Adviser to First Nations and corporations and is an adjunct professor at the Peter Gustavson School of Business and Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria. She was the elected Chief of the Hupacasath First Nation for 14 years and the Chief Negotiator for 15 years. Judith’s educational background includes a business and law degree and an honourary Doctor of Laws from Queen’s University. She has an extensive background of practicing law for 18 years in both Alberta and British Columbia, working in international forums, lobbying governments and other agencies for the promotion and protection of First Nations rights and title.
Kensington Island Properties development moving forward in Union Bay
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) board approved revisions to the Kensington Island Properties Master Development Agreement (MDA) at a special board meeting held on Tuesday, December 12. Kensington Island Properties (KIP) is a proposed development within Union...
Make free New Year’s Eve Swim and Skate part of your holiday plans
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and Tim Hortons have been busy organizing some active fun for New Year’s Eve with the annual free Family Swim and Skate at the CVRD’s Sports Centre from 5 to 8 p.m. on December 31, 2017.
Youth Media Project call for Applications
Youth Media Project is a program for community action through media involving 9 participants between the ages of 16 – 30. In this 13-week program, youth receive training in video production, gain employability skills, and work with a network of community partners to create videos through work placements – highlighting community resources, and presenting ideas for community change. The project welcomes all youth, including immigrant youth, Aboriginal youth, street- involved youth and others who face barriers to employment.
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