As we are all acutely aware, times have changed, and CV Lifelong Learning Centre have taken on many additional tasks to support those that need it: they have set up a a free internet café, outdoor hand washing station and …
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Food Security in the Comox Valley – April 20, 2020
It has been heartening to see people and organizations in our community stepping up quickly to provide food security for the many people that have been impacted by the COVID19 pandemic. To help, to donate, or to be helped with …
Downtown Businesses Video – April 15, 2020
We all know how hard small businesses have been hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. But through adversity, I see resilience all around me. Stores are finding different ways to serve you by moving to on-line shopping, deliveries, or front door …
Farmers Market Video – April 14, 2020
During this time of uncertainty, it’s important to support your community and each other. We all know how important agriculture is to the Comox Valley, and a trip to a farmers market is an easy way to get the groceries …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about the Gardens on Anderton in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about the Gardens on Anderton in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. As you drive through the fertile farmlands of the Comox Valley, on your way to the …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard Spoke about Childcare in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about childcare in the Legislature. You can watch the 2-part video here, or read the transcript below. This past Friday I was wonderfully rejuvenated by a visit to a high-quality, affordable child care centre …
Vancouver Island students get new learning facility, more health-care seats
More students in the Comox Valley, on the west coast and north island will now have access to health-care assistant education programs. This increase in these high-demand programs is thanks to a seat expansion and new state-of-the-art learning space at …
New partnership will build homes for Courtenay families
Over 50 middle-income families in Courtenay will soon have access to new, affordable rental homes in their community, as construction gets underway on a new building. “People at every income level should be able find the affordable housing they need …
Have your say in developing a vision for coastal ferry service
The Province is launching the next phase in its process to develop a vision for British Columbia’s coastal ferry services and is inviting British Columbians to share their views. “Significant investments are being made in ferry infrastructure, with decisions being …
MLA Leonard welcomes funding for Mt. Washington Ski Club in Courtenay
COURTENAY – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is welcoming $30,000 in capital project funding to support the replacement of a passenger vehicle for the Mt. Washington Ski Club. Mt. Washington Ski Club is one of 63 community organizations benefitting from the …