Tumultuous meeting passes housing service bylaw following controversial Alternative Approval Process

On Tuesday February 25th residents packed the audience of a Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) board meeting to show their opposition for the recent Unified Alternative Approval Process, or AAP, and the four bylaws it was composed of.

Heather WatsonMarch 3, 2025Comox Valley, Comox Valley Regional District, CVRD, Alternative Approval Process, AAP, bylaw amendment, housing, housing authority

Comox Valley recognized with Climate Adaptation award for park project

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) received a Sustainable Communities award this week for Climate Adaptation from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund.

Heather WatsonFebruary 12, 2025Comox Valley, CVRD, Comox Valley Regional District, Project Watershed, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund, Sustainable Communities Conference, award, sustainability, climate adaptation, estuary

CVRD invites residents to unified AAP information session January 9th

The Comox Valley Regional District has sent out an open invitation to residents for an information session. The session will cover upcoming unified Alternative Approval Process initiatives

Heather WatsonJanuary 6, 2025Comox Valley, Comox Valley Regional District, CVRD, AAP, Information Session, Housing, Recreation, Fire Hall

CVRD grants “chummy” future to Oyster River salmon

A local salmon enhancement project is making waves. On Monday, December 16th, the Comox Valley Regional District’s Electoral Area Services Committee met to discuss final actions for the year.

Heather WatsonDecember 20, 2024CVRD, Comox Valley Regional District, Comox Valley, environment, Salmon, Fish