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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: road closed on Beach Drive (Comox Ave to Park Dr) on June 19th (8:30am to 5pm)

PLEASE BE AWARE of the full road closure on Beach Drive, from Comox Avenue to Park Drive – see markings on map below. Friday June 19th, 2026 8:…

Traffic Advisory: road closed around 2077 Hector Road (June 18-23, 2026)

PLEASE BE AWARE of the short, occasional road closure around 2077 Hector Road – see markings on map below. June 18-23, 2026 7am - 5pm (for…

Community Encouraged to Attend Local Celebration Event For National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Reposted from the Comox Valley Regional District - Community Encouraged to Attend Local Celebration Event For National Indigenous Peoples Day The…

Stage 3 Water Restrictions in Effect June 23

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Reposted from the CVRD News Release June 16, 2026  The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will be moving to Stage 3 water restrictions on…

Town of Comox Adopts New Tree Protection Bylaw to Support the Urban Forest Canopy Goals

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The Town of Comox has adopted a new Tree Protection Bylaw that will help preserve and enhance the community's urban forest while providing clear…

dÉsterre Seniors’ Centre Celebrates 50 Years in the Community

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The d’Esterre Seniors’ Centre Association invites the community to join in celebrating a remarkable milestone—the Centre’s 50th anniversary. The…

Pollinator Week: June 22-28, 2026

The Town of Comox will be celebrating Pollinator Week June 22-28, 2026. Pollinator Week is an internationally recognized annual event to…

Town of Comox Recycling Audit Highlights Opportunities to Improve Recycling

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The Town of Comox recently received the results of a Recycle BC composition audit of materials collected through our curbside recycling program. The…

Town of Comox Launches Community Engagement for Lancaster Park Concept Plan

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The Town of Comox is inviting residents to help shape the future of Lancaster Park as work begins on a new concept plan for the popular neighbourhood…

Temporary Delays at Comox Marina Boat Launch – June 23–25

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Boaters and marina users are advised that temporary delays and intermittent closures may occur at the Comox Marina boat launch on June 23, 24, and 25…

Access Awareness Day

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The Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC BC) has designated Saturday, June 6, as Access Awareness Day. The day is celebrated annually on…

Stage 2 Water Restrictions Take Effect June 4

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CVRD News Release - Stage 2 Water Restrictions Take Effect June 4 

2026 Property Tax Notices Have Been Mailed

2026 Property Tax Notices have been mailed.If you have not received your notice by June 15, 2026, please contact the finance department at finance@…

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

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Your favourite petting farm is returning to Comox this summer. On Monday, June 8, 2026, the Town of Comox Hands on Farm at Filberg Park will reopen…

Community’s Cooperation Helped Reduce Flows by 50%

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CVRD News Release : Community’s Cooperation Helped Reduce Flows by 50%