Comox Valley Regional District

The Comox Valley Regional District has conmmenced legal action against the shipbreaking company in Union Bay. File photo

Comox Valley Regional District sues to halt Union Bay shipbreaking operation

Regional officials say controversial Deep Water Recovery activities not permitted under bylaw

  • Apr 25, 2022
The Comox Valley Regional District has conmmenced legal action against the shipbreaking company in Union Bay. File photo
Edwin Grieve, Area C director of the CVRD, is all smiles as he stands next to the new Merville Fire Truck. He was also smiling at the April 12 board meeting when it was announced that a fire hall will be constructed at Mt. Washington. Photo supplied

Construction of Mount Washington’s first fire hall approved

Just seven petition received against ski resort project, three of them ruled ineligible

Edwin Grieve, Area C director of the CVRD, is all smiles as he stands next to the new Merville Fire Truck. He was also smiling at the April 12 board meeting when it was announced that a fire hall will be constructed at Mt. Washington. Photo supplied
Crash to Pass is a fan favourite at Saratoga Speedway. Douglas Waller photo

Owners of Black Creek racetrack withdraw rezoning application

The owners of Saratoga Speedway in Black Creek have withdrawn a rezoning…

Crash to Pass is a fan favourite at Saratoga Speedway. Douglas Waller photo
Saratoga Speedway owner Rob Leighton hopes to build a campground at the site in Black Creek. File photo

Saratoga Speedway campsite proposal will go to public hearing

Noise the key concern tied to plan for Black Creek race track development

Saratoga Speedway owner Rob Leighton hopes to build a campground at the site in Black Creek. File photo
Deep Water Recovery runs a shipbreaking operation in Union Bay. File photo

Comox Valley Regional District to consider injunction against Union Bay shipbreaking

Committee says controversial operation contravenes bylaws

Deep Water Recovery runs a shipbreaking operation in Union Bay. File photo
Deep Water Recovery Ltd. owns a ship-breaking company in Union Bay. File photo

Global coalition calls for halt to Vancouver Island shipbreaking operation

Belgium-based group joins lobby concerned about the demolition of old ships in Union Bay

Deep Water Recovery Ltd. owns a ship-breaking company in Union Bay. File photo
The Concerned Citizens of Baynes Sound included this photo of two ships parked in Union Bay in a presentation to the Electoral Area Services Committee. The photo shows the shipbreaking occurring on the water, which CCOBS said violates the Ministry of Forests (FLNR) foreshore lease. Photo supplied

Neighbours call B.C. shipbreaking operation a ‘disaster waiting to happen’

A group dubbed Concerned Citizens of Baynes Sound (CCOBS) is pressing the…

The Concerned Citizens of Baynes Sound included this photo of two ships parked in Union Bay in a presentation to the Electoral Area Services Committee. The photo shows the shipbreaking occurring on the water, which CCOBS said violates the Ministry of Forests (FLNR) foreshore lease. Photo supplied
Deep Water Recovery Ltd., a ship-breaking company located in Union Bay, has been the topic of concern for residents and K’ómoks First Nation alike. Photo by Terry Farrell

K’ómoks First Nation calls ship-breaking ‘an environmental disaster waiting to happen’

KFN joins chorus of voices expressing concern about Union Bay ship-breaking business

  • Dec 16, 2021
Deep Water Recovery Ltd., a ship-breaking company located in Union Bay, has been the topic of concern for residents and K’ómoks First Nation alike. Photo by Terry Farrell
CVRD Area A director Daniel Arbour, left, pictured with members of the Denman and Hornby Internet Committee, the Connected Coast project and a rep from MP Gord Johns’ office. Photo supplied

Referendum paves way for high-speed internet on Hornby and Denman Islands

Preliminary results from Saturday’s referendum indicate the majority of Hornby and Denman…

CVRD Area A director Daniel Arbour, left, pictured with members of the Denman and Hornby Internet Committee, the Connected Coast project and a rep from MP Gord Johns’ office. Photo supplied
Construction of a fire hall at Mount Washington is expected to cost $2.49 million. File photo

Mount Washington poised to finally get a fire hall

Comox Valley Regional District directors commit money to fire protection at Island ski hill

Construction of a fire hall at Mount Washington is expected to cost $2.49 million. File photo
Fanny Bay residents conducted a neighbourhood meeting in 2020 to discuss problem properties owned by Amandio Santos. File photo supplied

Notorious Vancouver Island landlord pleads to numerous bylaw infractions at ‘problem’ properties

Penalties for Amandio Santos, River Dam Holdings include $35,000 in fines plus legal fees

Fanny Bay residents conducted a neighbourhood meeting in 2020 to discuss problem properties owned by Amandio Santos. File photo supplied
MARS volunteer John shows ambassador owl Otis to visitors. Photo supplied

Merville avian rescue shelter seeing spike in victims of rat poisoning ingestion

Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society cautions against use of rodent poisons

MARS volunteer John shows ambassador owl Otis to visitors. Photo supplied
Local governments are encouraging people to wear facemasks when visiting government offices and facilities in the Comox Valley. ADOBE STOCK IMAGE

Comox Valley governments ‘encouraging’ mask use, but will not mandate face masks

CVRD board chair says local governments will wait until the province mandates mask use

Local governments are encouraging people to wear facemasks when visiting government offices and facilities in the Comox Valley. ADOBE STOCK IMAGE
THe CVRD’s Aquatic Centre and other recreation facilities are now closed. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Comox Valley Regional District rec centres now closed due to COVID-19

Recreation and aquatic facilities had been running over weekend, with some exceptions

THe CVRD’s Aquatic Centre and other recreation facilities are now closed. Photo by Mike Chouinard
Comox Valley Regional District advising of risk of elevated turbidity levels

Comox Valley Regional District advising of risk of elevated turbidity levels

Temporary switch to backup system could affect drinking water for the 45,000 residents

  • Mar 10, 2020
Comox Valley Regional District advising of risk of elevated turbidity levels