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CVRD’s Daniel Arbour on Inter-Regional Transit for Vancouver Island
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CVRD’s Daniel Arbour on Inter-Regional Transit for Vancouver Island

Comox Valley Regional District Director Daniel Arbour joins Josh & Jade to explain why interregional transit is being debated at AVICC — how a trip from Victoria to Campbell River can take 14 hours today, why the gap exists between regional systems, and how better coordination using existing buses could dramatically change mobility on Vancouver Island without massive new spending.
Comox Valley Record

Daniel Arbour to run for re-election to the Comox Valley Regional District

Daniel Arbour, the incumbent director for Electoral Area A (Baynes Sound – Denman/Hornby Islands), has announced his re-election campaign to the Comox Valley Regional District Board in the upcoming October 2026 local government election.
Comox Valley Record

Fanny Bay Community Hall undergoes emergency repairs

A major structural issue discovered at the Fanny Bay Community Hall in October set off an extraordinary month of swift action by the Fanny Bay Community Association (FBCA) and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD).
Comox Valley Record

Construction for Union Bay Fire Hall starts with ground breaking ceremony

It’s official. Construction for the new Union Bay Fire Hall has begun with a ground breaking ceremony in Union Bay!
Times Colonist

Hornby Arts Centre opens with community celebration

A dream more than 20 years in the making has come to fruition on Hornby Island, which now has a standalone building dedicated to the arts
Mycomoxvalleynow

Union Bay Playground opens for families!

After 3 years of work and planning, the Union Bay Community Club and CVRD cut the ribbon for a new playground behind the Community Hall, at the entrance of the new Union Bay Nature Park.
Chek News

Province cancels lease for shipbreaking business in Union Bay

In a decisive action, the Province has revoked the crown lease for the DWR shipbreaking operation in Union Bay. The company had been issued 20 warning and fines.
Chek News

Union Bay Estates faces foreclosure

Union Bay Estates faces foreclosure, raising questions on the future of the South Sewer project.
Islands Grapevine

Area A Director provides update following 2025 CVRD budget

Multiple projects and initiatives will move forward in Area A during 2025 - Director provides an overview of the year ahead.
Nanaimo Bulletin

CVRD Director supports small farm revenue diversification

Area A Director was the lone CVRD Director in full support of small farms being able to diversify revenue through passive recreation and events.
Mycomoxvalley

Union Bay Open House for Proposed New Firehall

Union Bay residents invited to open house ahead of Alternative Approval Process for new firehall. Daniel Arbour says "the time has come for this needed project, after securing more than $3 million in grants towards the build".
Times Colonist

You can now take public transit from Victoria to Campbell River

You can now travel on BC Transit buses from Victoria to Campbell River after the last link in a chain of regional transit services was connected during a quiet celebration in Deep Bay, south of Courtenay.
Comox Valley Record

CVRD Purchases Fanny Bay Seniors Hall property

The Comox Valley Regional District has purchased the Fanny Bay Senior Society Hall to ensure it's continued use as a community facility.
CVRD Release

CVRD receives 500k for Royston active transportation project

Royston will soon have a safer way for kids to walk or bike to school, thanks to a CVRD project that will build safer pathways for pedestrian and cyclists.
Comox Valley Record

CVRD Director provides context to generational infrastructure projects in Royston and Union Bay

Daniel Arbour responds to resident letter on upcoming property tax increases in Royston and Union Bay
mycomoxvalleynow

New playground swingset supported by CVRD on Hornby Island

Partnership funding and a push by the Hornby PAC led to the building of a new swingset on Hornby Island. Arbour was pleased to see a contribution from the CVRD's Rural Grants come to fruition.
mycowichanvalleynow

Daniel Arbour and Judith Sayers are the new co-Chairs of the E&N Corridor

The new E&N corridor foundation leadership is focused on the “long journey” of reconciliation.
Comox Valley Record

New active transportation investment around Royston school takes shape

The CVRD, SD71, Royston PAC, and Ministry of Transportation collaborate to improve biking and walking safety around Royston school.

New Regional Parks and Trails service brings the Comox Valley together

“Conserving regionally significant natural areas; preserving places of cultural heritage; and linking our communities with trails and pathways will require strong regional collaboration,” said Arbour. “Our committee is excited to get to work on this with community partners across the Comox Valley.”
Chek News

Rally decries lack of Shipbreaking regulations

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns and CVRD Area A Director spoke at a Union Bay rally to denounce the lack of shipbreaking regulations in BC and Canada.
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