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Planning for a new satellite fire hall at 220 Waters Place in East Courtenay is underway, with Fire Hall #2 set to be located on the site of the existing training grounds. The move signals the city is investing in faster emergency response times for the growing east side of town, a priority residents have flagged as Courtenay's population spreads further from the downtown core.
Courtenay's next local government election is set for October 17, 2026, with advance voting opportunities scheduled for October 7 and 14. Anyone with opinions on how council has handled housing, downtown safety, or infrastructure spending should start paying attention now, since candidate nominations and campaign season will heat up over the coming weeks.
The city is moving forward on a project to remove a failing retaining wall along the river, restore the riverbank and create new space for the community to enjoy. It's a rare piece of good news on the infrastructure file, turning a safety liability into a public amenity residents can actually use.
The Town of Comox and the City of Courtenay are receiving funding support through the province's Strategic Priorities Fund, giving local officials extra resources to tackle priority projects. For local business owners and residents, this kind of targeted provincial cash injection often translates into faster movement on infrastructure or planning work that's been stuck in the queue.
WestJet has warned travellers to expect possible flight disruptions after its flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice, raising the risk of cancellations for anyone with upcoming travel plans, including Islanders flying off Vancouver Island for connections.
Premier David Eby argued that maintaining the North Coast oil tanker ban will help Prince Rupert grow its economy while protecting the environment, allowing governments and First Nations to focus on sustainable development and marine safety. The comments push back on renewed federal pressure to reconsider the ban amid pipeline and export debates.
A new study found B.C.'s universal contraception program has sharply reduced out-of-pocket costs for patients, with young adults seeing the biggest savings. The findings add fresh evidence for other provinces weighing similar no-cost prescription coverage programs.
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