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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.  

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Have a working smoke alarm? You may get free pizza

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Image To celebrate Fire Prevention Week, Domino’s Pizza and the Courtenay and Comox fire…

Comox Valley’s Local Governments to Observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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On September 25, 2025, the local governments in the Comox Valley issued this news release. CVRD News: Comox Valley’s Local Governments to…

Recruitment of New Assistant Fire Chief

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Image New Assistant Fire Chief, Pascal Lafreniere Message reshared from Lt. Brent Craven's and…

Free Yard Debris Drop-Off to Support FireSmart™ Preparedness

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The Comox Valley FireSmart™ Resiliency Committee, in partnership with Vancouver Island Enterprises, is building on the success of the yard debris…

Council Adds Key Priorities from Parks and Trails Master Plan to Strategic Plan

The Town of Comox is taking steps to advance recommendations from its first-ever Parks and Trails Master Plan (PTMP) by adding several key…

Town of Comox Seeks Feedback on Draft OCP and Updated Development Permit Area Guidelines

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The Town of Comox Official Community Plan (OCP) update process commenced in Fall 2024 and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. The project…

Traffic Advisory: delays and sidewalk closures around 875 Grumman Plc (till Nov 30, 2025)

Around 875 Grumman Place, there will be disruptions for pedestrians and traffic - see map below for temporary sidewalk closures and possible single-…

Come Celebrate 30 Years of Operation High Jump

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The Town of Comox Recreation Department, in partnership with the City of Courtenay, will host the 30th annual Operation High Jump on Friday,…

Traffic Advisory: road & sidewalk closed on Port Augusta St (through Oct 31st)

Wacor Holdings will be working on the construction of the new BC transit exchange. This project requires that a section of Port Augusta Street (and…

Downtown Lighting Initiative Extended

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Downtown Comox has a new warm glow! The new downtown pop-up park is now beautifully lit thanks to the Comox BIA and the Town of Comox's lighting…

New Features at Elks and Royal Purple Park

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Looking for a fun challenge or a spot to relax? The team has installed three new picnic tables at Elks and Purple Park—two of which now come with…

Cooling Spaces During Heat Warning

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Cooling spaces are available for the current heat warning. Encourage others to stay cool by: Drink plenty of water Stay in or visit air-…

Labour Day Notices - Monday, September 1

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Remember, Music in the Park is Sunday, August 31, from 1 - 5 p.m. at Comox Marina Park.  Town Hall, the Municipal Works Yard and the Comox…

Used Exercise Equipment For Sale

The Town has posted exercise equipment for sale via an online auction.  For more information and to view the postings, click on this…

Community Celebrates a Successful 2025 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…