The B.C. government has distributed $36,051 in compensation for municipal property taxes to the City of Courtenay.

Four school districts in the region will receive a combined $90,000 in funding for the Youth Work in Trades program to boost trades training for young people.

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.

The public is invited to attend a drop-in information session on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, about the plan to improve the connection between Highway 19 and the north Courtenay area.

The provincial government is preserving affordable housing in Courtenay through the purchase of the Washington Apartments, the city’s largest apartment complex.

Finding ways to ensure more efficient and sustainable energy use. That is the focus of community energy plans being developed by three Vancouver Island First Nations with support from the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund.

The Comox Valley Farmers' Market is receiving $31,897 in Buy Local funding to increase the sales of local meat, vegetables and other food products by increasing awareness and building relationships between commercial purchasers and local producers.

A $500,000 ongoing, annual funding commitment from the Province will ensure the Pidcock House Emergency Shelter in Courtenay continues to provide 24/7 support to people who are homeless.