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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. 

Misprint of Dates in Mailed Out 2026 Waste Collection Guide and Schedule

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Date Misprint in Guide Mailed to Residents: 2026 Waste Collection Guide & Schedule  The calendar dates in the third week of January (…

Launch of Online Portal for Development & Building Services

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The Town of Comox is launching an online portal for development applications, building permits, and property file requests beginning Monday, January…

Claim your 2025 Home Owner Grant before the End of the Year

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Important Reminder to Comox Residents:  If you haven't already, please make sure you have claimed your homeowner grant for 2025 and paid any…

A Year in Review: Comox Mayor Reflects on 2025 Achievements

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Image As the year draws to a close, Comox Mayor Nicole Minions is reflecting on a year marked by…

Comox Firefighters donated AED to Core Studio and Stretch Therapy

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The Comox Firefighters Association has donated another Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to help enhance public safety in the Comox Valley. The…

Sidewalk Closed: around 1811 Comox Ave (Dec 22, 2025 to April 22, 2026)

There will be temporary FULL sidewalk closures around part of 1811 Comox Ave (Comox Plaza) - see pink lines on map below. Dec 22, 2025 to April 22,…

Tree Chipping Event - Comox Fire Rescue

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Please remove all tinsel, lights, decorations, tree stands and plastic bags.  Tree chipping at the Comox Fire Rescue Hall by donation: January 3…

Winter Holiday Hours Town Hall, Municipal Works Yard, and the Comox Community Centre

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Town Hall and Municipal Works Holiday Hours:Wednesday, December 24, 8:30 am - noon Thursday, December 25, closed Friday, December 26,…

Start 2026 with a Splash: Join us for the New Year’s Day Plunge at Goose Spit Park

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Get ready to make a bold and refreshing start to 2026! On January 1, the annual ocean plunge will return to Goose Spit Park. …

2026 Waste Collection Calendar January Date Error

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There is a printing error in the print version of the 2026 Waste Collection Guide & Schedule. The January calendar dates were misprinted.…

Ribbon-Cutting Event Aspen Park Playground

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Today, alongside our valued funding partners, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the upgraded Aspen Park Playground. The Comox Valley…

Public Hearing - Zoning Bylaw No. 2056 - December 10 at 5 PM

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Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 466 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held for the proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 2056…

Comox has been awarded Intermediate Bird Friendly Certification

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Comox has been awarded Intermediate Bird Friendly Certification level by Nature Canada, validating the efforts put forth by the Town Council and…

Traffic Advisory: delays on Aspen, Noel, Bolt (extended to Dec 19, 2025)

THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DEC 19, 2025. Hazelwood Construction Services Inc. will be doing a construction project for the Town in the areas…

Comox Fire Rescue Celebrates 2025 Award Recipients

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Comox Fire Rescue held its annual Awards Night on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The department continued its tradition of recognizing members for…