Local governments in the Comox Valley are receiving federal-provincial investments in critical clean water and wastewater infrastructure, announced Don McRae, MLA for Comox Valley on behalf of Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender.

The spotlight will be on Comox Valley, thanks to a $250,000 investment to increase and promote tourism activities in the region.

Communities in Comox Valley are receiving federal-provincial investments in key infrastructure projects.

The Province, in partnership with the BC Lung Association, is improving air quality throughout B.C. by providing $17,100 to the Comox Valley Regional District as part of the Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program.

Reel in a fish on Comox Lake this winter and you might just land yourself some prize money for new fishing gear at the same time.

Communities throughout the northern Vancouver Island region will benefit from one-time targeted funding of $213,149 for North Island College to support adult-literacy programs.

Students, teachers and staff at Cumberland Community school in the Comox Valley school district will benefit from $169,800 in provincial School Enhancement Program funding.          

The Government of British Columbia has expanded job-protected leave for Canadian military reserve forces in B.C. to cover leave for military training.

Families in the Comox school district will benefit from improved transportation services, thanks to $421,375 in funding under the new provincial Student Transportation Fund.

Senior citizens and persons with mobility issues in Comox Valley will benefit from an expansion of the handyDART service in the community, thanks to funding set aside by the province and the Comox Valley Regional District.