Shipbreaking in Union Bay generates complaints
Comox Valley Record

Shipbreaking in Union Bay generates complaints

"Our three levels of government need to co-ordinate and get this right, not only on this particular case but on many others as it relates to Baynes Sound."
Comox Valley Record

Denman and Hornby Island votes 94% in favour of fibre optic project

Arbour thanks the Denman and Hornby Internet Committee for its hard work, and the “championing” efforts of Mid Island-Pacific Rim MLA Josie Osborne and Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns.
The Tyee

Cascadia’s Climate Champions Learn They Can Win At The Local Level

“We’re trying to do something that might be a little more aggressive and challenging to our usual thinking,” he says.
Comox Valley Record

Hornby Island considers operation funds for new Arts Centre

With a new arts centre in the offing, many Hornby Island residents are getting behind a plan to raise operating revenue through tax funding.
Chek News

Comox Valley Director mulls ban on future gas stations

This week, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) passed a resolution from Arbour, and asked staff to consider a rewrite of the district's zoning rules. The idea is to shift the focus of service stations from petroleum-based fossil fuels, to hydrogen fuel and electric vehicle charging.
Comox Valley Record

Denman and Hornby Islands receive 5.6 million Provincial funding for fibre optic

The project is aimed at improving internet connectivity for more than 1,350 households and services in the two island communities.
Comox Valley Record

Comox Valley Recreation unveils new electric zamboni

“We are excited to launch an electric Zamboni for the Sports Centre, and we look forward to the day when most industrial/commercial vehicles in the Comox Valley run on non-petroleum fuels,” said Electoral Area A director and Comox Valley Recreation Commission chair Daniel Arbour.
Comox Valley Record

CVRD Adds bus service and will explore connections to Nanaimo

Area A Director's resolution to explore connecting the Nanaimo, Campbell River, and Comox Valley transit systems gets unanimous support from CVRD Board.
https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/community/theres-a-new-place-to-play-in-fanny-bay/

Fanny Bay welcomes a new Playground!

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) are celebrating the official opening of the new Fanny Bay community playground. Members of the community were invited to come see the new playground facility and celebrate the opening in late July.
Comox Valley Record

Rural Comox Valley Directors respond to failed recycling/garbage AAP.

"Most importantly, we are committed to keep engaging rural residents on how to solve the actual problem, rather than turn our backs to it and pretend it doesn’t exist. Thanks to everyone working with us towards a Zero Waste future"
Comox Valley Record

Denman Island bus service launches July 1st

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) in partnership with Denman Works are launching a Denman Island bus service, beginning. July 1
Comox Valley Record

CVRD Board wants to halt Union Bay logging plans

The Comox Valley Regional District board wants logging proposed for the Langley Lake area to be put on hold while the regional district and the forest licensee can work out a watershed conservation plan.
Comox Valley Record

Comox Valley Regional District Area A director elected to FCM board

Daniel Arbour, the director for Baynes Sound-Denman/Hornby Islands (Area A) of the Comox Valley Regional District, has been elected to the board of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Comox Valley Record

Sewer Service Governance Study Completed for Area A

Area A to gain a seat at the Comox Valley Sewage Commission table once Union Bay and Royston are connected.
Comox Valley Record

New Denman Island Ferry Stairs Completed

The new stairs, linking the Denman West ferry terminal to "downtown Denman" were officially opened after a COVID-friendly ceremony.
Comox Valley Record

DFO Addresses debris and habitat protection in Baynes Sound

“These are positive steps to start addressing marine debris issues at scale in Baynes Sound and elsewhere on the coast,” Area A director Daniel Arbour said.
Comox Valley Record

Comox Valley Regional District director runs for FCM board

Following a Comox Valley Regional District board resolution, Area A director Daniel Arbour has decided to throw his hat in the ring for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) board of directors. The election is June 2.
Victoria News

Regional Directors ask Province to connect Island’s transit systems

Regional Directors Daniel Arbour, Comox Valley Regional District, and Stuart McLean, Regional District of Nanaimo, pitch a new way to enhance public transportation on Vancouver Island by closing the gaps between transit system.
Decafnation

Survey finds Areas A and B happy with CVRD

Electoral Area A Director Daniel Arbour received the highest approval rating of all the Comox Valley’s 33 elected officials reviewed in the survey.
Vancouver Island Free Daily

Vancouver Island Regional Library has new executive, Chair, and Vice-Chair

The Vancouver Island Regional Library board has elected a new executive, Chair, and Vice-Chair. Mayor of Port McNeill Gaby Wickstrom will serve as Chair, and CVRD's Area A Daniel Arbour as Vice-Chair.