Post Types Latest Press Coverage Chek News Rally decries lack of Shipbreaking regulations May 2, 2023 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. Comox Valley Record Ground broken at Hornby Arts Centre Apr 26, 2023 Hornby Island Arts Council recently broken ground on the building of a new arts centre. Comox Valley Record K’omoks First Nation and Area A receive $30 million from Province for South Sewer Apr 14, 2023 After gaining access to the municipal sewer system, K'omoks First Nation and Area A receive support from the Provincial government to connect Union Bay and Royston. Comox Valley Record CVRD approves private bulk water extraction; Arbour opposed Mar 23, 2023 In a 2-1 vote, the Electoral Area Services Committee approved a home occupation use for the owner of a Merville property who has applied for a water extraction licence. Comox Valley Record Comox Valley Regional District launches Regional Parks service Mar 2, 2023 After decades of consideration, the Comox Valley Regional District has launched a regional parks service — a collaboration between local municipalities and rural areas to pool money for significant land purchases in the future. Comox Valley Record Comox Valley elected officials represent municipalities in Ottawa Dec 12, 2022 Courtenay Coun. Will Cole-Hamilton and CVRD Area A director Daniel Arbour spent much of last week in Ottawa as part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Advocacy Days. mycomoxvalleynow New CVRD Board sworn in Nov 16, 2022 After receiving 80% voters support, Daniel Arbour returns as Area A director, with much of the CVRD Board members also re-elected from the previous term. Comox Valley Record CVRD Area A Director explains vote on Comox Valley Transit electrification Aug 27, 2022 Daniel Arbour provides the rationale for supporting BC Transit in looking at electrifying Comox Valley's public transit. Comox Valley Record Comox Valley Director appointed Chair of FCM Committee Aug 24, 2022 Daniel Arbour, Area A director of the Comox Valley Regional District, has been appointed chair of the Municipal Infrastructure and Transportation committee of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Comox Valley Record Contractors, CVRD struggle with building permit backlog Aug 15, 2022 "Area A director Daniel Arbour, noting local governments throughout B.C. are struggling with building permit backlogs, moved a motion to scope out transformative options to improve the building permit process in the Comox Valley Regional District." Comox Valley Record Comox Strathcona to review region’s solid waste plan Jul 21, 2022 As the Comox Strathcona Management Board prepares a new 10 year strategic plan, Daniel Arbour advocates for better support and service to rural areas. Comox Valley Record Comox Valley Regional District sets targets to reduce corporate GHG emissions Jun 3, 2022 The CVRD updated its corporate greenhouse gas emissions plan. After Director Arbour proposed for staff to review what a 70% reduction by 2030 could entail, the board settled on the recommended 50% reduction target. Comox Valley Record Comox Valley Regional District director seeks re-election to FCM May 18, 2022 After winning a seat last year to help represent B.C. on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board, CVRD Area A director Daniel Arbour is putting his name for re-election to the national organization. Comox Valley Record Leaders advocate to restore Comox Valley provincial electoral district Mar 24, 2022 At a Thursday visit to Courtenay by the Provincial Electoral Boundaries Commission, local elected officials spoke with a united voice to restore the Comox Valley provincial riding to its former boundaries. Comox Valley Record Hornby Island to proceed with pillow tax Mar 3, 2022 “I am hopeful that this fund will assist the community in addressing perennial problems, and over time support a great experience for residents and visitors alike.” CBC Local government says it will turn to the courts to stop barge recycling business Feb 18, 2022 The board of the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) on Vancouver Island has voted to seek an interim injunction against a company operating in Union Bay, a rural area on the east side of the island. Comox Valley Record Daniel Arbour announces intent to seek re-election for Area A Jan 24, 2022 Daniel Arbour, director for Area A at the Comox Valley Regional District, will seek another term as elected representative at the CVRD. Comox Valley Record Funding secured for Denman Island water treatment plant Jan 8, 2022 “This is another great news (story) for Denman Island, and we thank the Government of Canada and province of B.C. for their contributions,” said Daniel Arbour, Area A director of the CVRD Comox Valley Record BC Parks purchases two key parcels on Hornby Island Dec 15, 2021 The Province of B.C. has purchased two properties for $11.2 million near Tribune Bay Provincial Park on Hornby Island. Comox Valley Record Study reveals potential issues with watershed health in Fanny Bay Dec 12, 2021 A retired forester presented the CVRD board with some key findings from a study concerning four watersheds in the Fanny Bay area. Previous Next
