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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 on Guthrie Road (McDonald to Aspen) overnight from Sept 14-15, 2026

PLEASE BE AWARE of the overnight partial road closure on Guthrie Road (McDonald Rd to Aspen Rd) – see markings on map below. Work will take place…

Traffic Advisory: delays on Comox Ave at Glacier View Dr (Sept 8 - Oct 8, 2026)

PLEASE BE AWARE of the partial road (and sidewalk) closures on Comox Avenue at Glacier View Drive – see affected area circled on map below. Sept 8…

Stage 3 Water Restrictions Lifted for Comox Valley Water System - Stage 2 Restrictions Reinstated

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Reposted from the Comox Valley Regional District.  The Comox Valley Regional District is informing residents that Stage 3 water restrictions…

Traffic Advisory: delays on Anderton Road (through Sept 11, 2026)

PROJECT EXTENDED THROUGH SEPT 11, 2026 PLEASE BE AWARE of the traffic delays (and sidewalk closure) around 635 Anderton Road – see red line on map…

Labour Day Notices - Monday, September 7

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Remember, Music in the Park is Sunday, September 6, from 1 - 5:30 p.m. at Comox Marina Park.  Town Hall, the Municipal Works Yard, and the Comox…

Water Quality Advisory Lifted for Comox Harbour Foreshore

Reposted news release from the Comox Valley Regional District:  The Comox Valley Regional District has lifted the remaining water quality…

Permissive Property Tax Exemptions for 2027 Notification

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Comox Town will consider the permissive exemption bylaw on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Regular Meeting of Council located at 1801B Beaufort…

Traffic Advisory: delays on various roads Sept 8 - 30, 2026

PLEASE BE AWARE of traffic delays on various roads. Traffic impacts will change as the project progresses on the following roads: Comox Avenue…

Paddles Up! The 2026 Comox Dragon Boat Races Return to Marina Park on September 19

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The Town of Comox and VI Paddling are excited to announce the annual Comox Dragon Boat Festival, taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Comox…

Community Celebrates a Successful 2026 Nautical Days Festival

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The Town of Comox is celebrating another successful Nautical Days Festival, which brought thousands of residents and visitors together on the August…

Comox Avenue/Glacier View Drive Community Gateway Project Begins August 24

Residents are advised that construction of a community gateway area located at the corner of Comox Avenue and Glacier View Drive will begin on Monday…

Totem Pole Takes Shape for the Glacier View Roundabout

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The Town of Comox is pleased to share progress on the Comox Avenue/Glacier View Roundabout Totem Pole, which is being crafted by local artist Karver…

Comox Valley Regional District Introduces New Stage 5 Water Restrictions

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This news release was published by the Comox Valley Regional District. Stage 4 Water Restrictions updated to balance a sustainable economy with…

6th Annual Music in the Park Returns to Comox Marina Park with Headliner Blasé Blasé

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The Town of Comox is pleased to welcome the community back to the 6th annual Music in the Park, a free, family-friendly summer concert event taking…

Council Moves Towards Acquiring 3- Acre Nature Park

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At its Regular Council Meeting on August 5, 2026, Comox Council gave third reading to the proposed rezoning of 721 Lazo Road. Council recognized that…