Courtenay / Comox Valley Record

4 days ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Jacqueline Gelineau

Flooding and erosion have resulted in closures to a section of Highway 5 between Valemount and Blue River. Crews have been on scene of the incident since May 31, to repair and flag the road, and control traffic. The flooding is impacting a section of highway near the Chappell Creek Rec Site. Single-lane alternating traffic is in effect and speed reductions are in place. People should expect delays when travelling through the area. The next update will be posted by Drive B.C. on June 3.

1 week ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

On Thursday, MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni) re-introduced a bill that aims to include community-based mental health, addictions, and substance use services in Canada’s universal, public health care system. Johns previously introduced the bill in October 2024 on World Mental Health Day and took the first opportunity to re-table it. The Mental Health Parity Act, Bill C-201, is the first Private Member’s Bill to be introduced in the House of Commons in the 45th Parliament.

1 week ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

A bridge at the end of 6th street in Courtenay is a bit of a hard sell, if that's the only thing the City of Courtenay does. Looked at in isolation, a bridge at 6th street is kind of a weird idea. It will go from a relatively unused part of a park to a street at the bottom of a steep hill that is used mainly by contractors and people going to a hardware store.

1 week ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Heather Healy

Dear Editor, The impending 6th Street bridge project is a topic of conversation at work, the gym and at our family dinner table. From the discussions I have had regarding this project, not once have I heard a positive view. Tax payers I have spoken with are gravely concerned with the skyrocketing price tag. Here is why: Grant money:  The grant funds allocated for this project are not a magic coupon given to the City of Courtenay by the Government.

2 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

Trails in the Puntledge River area are getting an improvement this spring, with crews on site beginning in June. BC Hydro will be undertaking the improvements on both sides of the river starting on June 9. The work will include resurfacing trails and replacing aging bridges, culverts, and boardwalks, extending the life of the trails and making them safer.