On the heels of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, the Province is announcing $100,000 to help support the Comox Valley Child Development Association renovate their facility.

Cumberland will receive $151,735 in BikeBC funding this year for the Bevan Road and Cumberland Road cycling upgrades.

Building on the economic benefits and jobs created by getting to yes on major projects and provincial investments in infrastructure, Comox Valley MLA Don McRae announced immediate investments and a long-term action plan outlined in B.C.’s rural economic development strategy that will create jobs and economic opportunities in Comox Valley.

At-risk women and their children fleeing abuse now have access to a new safe and supportive place to live during difficult times, with the opening of a four-unit second-stage housing project in Courtenay.

The world is changing and B.C. students need to be ready to adapt to the careers of tomorrow. Students in the Comox Valley School District will be prepared thanks to $22,500 in provincial funding awarded to the district, helping to connect kids with opportunities in skilled trades and tech training. 

People at risk of homelessness, including those who are Aboriginal, will soon have access to more than 30 new units of affordable housing in Courtenay.

The B.C. government is funding 15 extreme weather shelter spaces in Courtenay this winter to help people whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.

Students at Georges P. Vanier Secondary are buzzing with anticipation now that work is underway to seismically upgrade and replace part of their school thanks to a $33.8-million investment.

Three public post-secondary institutions on Vancouver Island will receive a total of $939,000 to purchase new trades training equipment as part of the B.C. Skills for Jobs...