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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: UPDATE for Anderton Rd detour: roadway is fully open / sidewalk still closed

July 8th update: The roadway is fully open  The sidewalk is still closed. Traffic control person is on site to assist pedestrian traffic, and…

Town of Comox Discontinues Use of X (formerly Twitter)

| Type: Public Notice
The Town of Comox is discontinuing the use of the social media platform X (formally Twitter), after a motion was carried at the June 4 meeting of…

Some Commercial & Multi-Family Stratas - July Collection Days Changed from Tuesdays to Fridays

If you live in a commercial or multi-family strata that does not have automated collection at the end of each individual driveway (including Organics…

Traffic Advisory: delays on Beach Drive extended through July 25th

Please be aware, there may be traffic delays on Beach Drive through July 25th, 2025 - see map below. Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm Please take a…

Development Cost Charges and Amenity Cost Charge Program Update and Information Session

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BackgroundThe Town of Comox (Town) is in the process of updating its Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw and introducing an Amenity Cost Charge (ACC…

Community Centre Pop-Up Park - Village Park

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A portion of Village Park field beside the Comox Community Centre (1855 Noel Avenue) has been transformed into a pop-up summer park.  You will…

Thank you for attending the OCP Open House on June 24

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Thank you to everyone who attended last night's Open House. Over 350 individuals participated to gain further insight into the OCP update, engage…

Canada Day - Facility Closures & Information

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Public service notes: The Comox Community Centre,  Municipal Works Yard and Town Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.  The…

Traffic Advisory: delays on Guthrie Rd (near Anderton Rd) through July 11, 2025

Please be aware, there may be periodic traffic delays and sidewalk closures on Guthrie Rd around 692 Anderton Rd - see red line on map below.…

Request for Tenant Expressions of Interest - Marina Park

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The Town of Comox invites interested organizations, associations, and businesses to submit a proposal to lease commercial retail space in the new…

Town of Comox Advances Firehall Upgrade Planning to Support a Growing Community

| Type: News Release
The Town of Comox has taken another key step toward upgrading its fire station to meet the demands of a growing population. A contract has been…

Alternative Approval Process (AAP) Results – Boundary Extension (Torrence Road-Noel Avenue Properties)

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The Town of Comox conducted an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to determine whether to proceed with a petition to the Ministry of Housing and…

Property Taxes Due July 2

| Type: Public Notice
Property tax notices have mailed to property owners.   Property taxes must be paid and your home owner grant claimed by July 2, 2025 to avoid a…

Town of Comox Official Community Plan Open House on June 24

The Town of Comox is encouraging community members to attend the upcoming open house for the Official Community Plan (OCP) update. Staff will also…

Town of Comox Hands on Farm located at Filberg Park Opens for the Season

| Type: News Release
Your favourite petting farm is returning to Comox this summer! On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Town of Comox Hands on Farm, located at Filberg Park,…