Courtenay / Comox Valley Record

The Comox Valley Record is a newspaper based in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. It focuses on delivering news related to the local area, including updates on sports, business, job opportunities, and community happenings. The Record serves Courtenay and the nearby communities within the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island.

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Film highlighting Mount Prevost's mountain biking trails to be released

1 week ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Robert Barron

A film of a world-renowned mountain biker who took on one of Mount Prevost’s most difficult downhill trails is expected to be released by early June.
'Never seen this many': Mid Island's largest bat colony grows to more than 2,000

2 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Jessica Durling

The central Island's largest bat colony has a new population record after growing by about 330 little brown myotis in the past year. On Saturday, June 7, the most volunteers in the history of the count gathered at the North Oyster Community Centre south of Nanaimo, recording about 2,085 bats leaving the attic and surrounding bat boxes for the first count of the season.
Comox Valley robotics teams reach world semifinals in strong finish

2 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Erin Haluschak

The School District 71 Robotics Club has put the Comox Valley on the global robotics map after an impressive performance at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championships in Texas — the best showing by any Valley team in more than five years. This year, two teams from the Valley, who had been friendly competitors throughout the season, joined forces and competed together in the high school division of the event.
Crash display sparks sobering reminder across Comox Valley

2 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Erin Haluschak

A mangled car that has been turning heads across the Comox Valley this month is doing exactly what organizers hoped: sparking conversation and awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. The vehicle, which was involved in a serious incident north of Courtenay, has been making stops at fire halls in Comox, Courtenay, and Cumberland, as well as other strategic locations throughout the region as part of a month-long awareness campaign.
Courtenay to demolish three riverfront buildings this summer

3 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

Three buildings on Courtenay's riverfront will be torn down this summer to improve safety, the environment and community gathering spaces downtown. The three vacant buildings — Anderton Arms, Cona Hostel and the Bridge Lounge, have been vacant for some time. The city took ownership of the Bridge Lounge in 2016, and the other two buildings last year. The demolition will start this month, and is expected to be completed by the end of August.
Increased traffic prompts road closure in Comox

3 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

More changes are coming to traffic going between Courtenay and Comox as the CVRD's Sewer Conveyance Project continues. As part of the project, the regional district is required to close Strathcona Crescent and Corker Avenue at Back Road starting on Monday, June 9. "This traffic pattern change will make the eastern end of Back Road past McDonald Road a no through road," a release from the regional district says.
Rumours of downtown's demise have been greatly exaggerated

3 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

I'm downtown all the time, and I have to say that the rumours of downtown's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Most days, if I can, I go for a walk during my lunch break. Every time I go out, no matter what time of year, the downtown area is full of people. There are people on bikes, people walking, people sitting on benches, people in stores, people in cafes and restaurants.
City of Courtenay kicking off Official Community Plan update

3 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

The City of Courtenay is launching an update of the Official Community Plan (OCP) that will guide long-term decisions on land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure and more. The Province has shifted to a more proactive planning model, which requires all communities to update their housing need reports by the end of the year. The new reports have to look at housing needs projected over the next 20 years.
Flooding erosion closes lane of highway 5, south of Valemount

3 weeks 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.
Comox Valley Regional District leaves X, limits use of Meta amid social media adjustment

3 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

The Comox Valley Regional District will no longer be posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), and limiting its use of Meta products as a way to "provide trusted information in a respectful manner." The district will also be launching a new e-newsletter.