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News and Public Notices 

On this page, you will find official Town of Comox news releases, public notices, media advisories, and official statements.  

Media Inquiries: The Town of Comox is happy to help answer questions about your Town's story. For all media inquiries, please call 250-331-6471. 

Traffic Advisory: delays around 692 Anderton (and Guthrie) - project extended to April 30th, 2026

POST BELOW UPDATED ON March 30, 2026... Please be aware, there will be traffic delays and sidewalk closures - see red line on map below. project…

Traffic Advisory: road closed on Heron Cres - Tuesday March 31st (8am-4pm)

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FULL road closure on a small section of Heron Crescent - see red line on map below. Tuesday March 31st, 2026 (approximate project duration…

Easter Facility Closures and Holiday Information

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Municipal Works Yard, Comox Community Centre and Town Hall will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. Regular operating hours will resume…

Construction Begins on the New Mack Laing Viewing Platform

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The Town of Comox is moving to the construction phase of the new Mack Laing viewing platform after the removal of the Shakesides building, with a…

Free Yard Debris Drop-Off to Support FireSmart Preparedness - April & May 2026

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The Comox Valley FireSmart™ Collaborative, in partnership with Vancouver Island Enterprises, is offering another free opportunity for residents of…

Water Main (and hydrant) Flushing (April 13 - May 22, 2026)

View the Public Notice here - which also appears on the other Town social media platforms and in the Comox Valley Record newspaper, hard copy and…

Francophonie Month 2026 - Flag Raising

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Students and teachers from École Au-coeur-de-l’île in Comox visited Town Hall today and joined Town Council members in raising the Franco-Columbian…

Comox Firefighters Association Supports YANA with Donation

The Comox Firefighters Association is proud to continue supporting YANA (You Are Not Alone) with a donation of $5,573, raised through fundraising…

Town of Comox Invites Residents to Participate in Tree Bylaw Open House

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The Town of Comox is developing a tree bylaw to help protect and manage trees and is hosting an open house on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 4:30 – 6…

Town of Comox Opens Marina Main Dock to the Public

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The Town of Comox and the Comox Business In Action (BIA) are pleased to announce that the gates at the Comox Municipal Marina main dock are now open…

Comox Farmers' Market Wins Most Outstanding Impact Award

At Saturday’s BC Farmers’ Markets award banquet (March 7, 2026), the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market received the Most Outstanding Impact Award –…

Local Youth Artist Transforms Shipping Container at the Comox Community Centre into a Celebration of Native Plants

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A once ordinary shipping container at the Comox Community Centre has been transformed into a vibrant piece of public art, thanks to the creativity of…

Parcel Tax Roll Confirmation

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The following parcel tax rolls have been confirmed and authenticated by the parcel tax review panel on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, pursuant to section…

Town of Comox Seeks Sponsors for 2026 Comox Nautical Days

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The Town of Comox is inviting local businesses and organizations to come aboard as sponsors for the 2026 Comox Nautical Days (August 1 -3, 2026), the…

A New Park Announced in the Heart of Comox

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The Town of Comox has acquired a new park, with a completed purchase agreement with the property owners at 1413 Balmoral Avenue, approximately 2.6…