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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. 

Phase 2 - Draft Urban Forest Management Strategy Survey Now Available

The Town of Comox has drafted the Urban Forest Management Strategy, a long-term plan to grow, protect, and sustain the urban forest while engaging…

Local Cougar Sightings

| Type: Public Notice
With recent increased sightings of cougars in our area, please remember to stay cautious and keep your distance from these animals. To report…

National Indigenous Veterans Day - Nov. 8

| Type: Public Notice
Today, on National Indigenous Veterans Day, we reflect on those who lost their lives and those whose lives were forever changed. Let us always…

Notice of Public Hearing - Official Community Plan Bylaw

| Type: Public Notice
Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 466 of the Local Government Act that aPublic Hearing will be held for the proposed Official Community Plan…

Comox Valley Local Governments Recognize Métis Week

| Type: News Release, Public Notice
Métis Week takes place November 10 – 16 and Comox Valley’s local governments encourage all residents of the Comox Valley to celebrate the heritage,…

Traffic Advisory: road & sidewalk closed on Port Augusta St - project extended to Dec 31, 2025

POST BELOW UPDATED ON oct 31, 2025... Wacor Holdings will be working on the construction of the new BC transit exchange. This project requires that a…

Traffic Advisory: delays around 692 Anderton (and Guthrie) - project extended to Feb 28, 2026

POST BELOW UPDATED ON Oct 31, 2025... Please be aware, there will be traffic delays and sidewalk closures - see red line on map below. project…

Filberg Park Closed Today Due to Inclement Weather - Reopened 2 PM

Reopened at 2PM October 24.   The Filberg Lodge and Park Association is closed today (Oct.24) due to high winds and heavy rain.  Thank you…

Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates Opening of Lazo Greenway Multi-Use Path

| Type: News Release
Issued by the CVRD: Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates Opening of Lazo Greenway Multi-Use PathThe Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), in partnership with…

Halloween Safety and the Use of Fireworks Prohibited

| Type: Public Notice
The Town of Comox and Comox Fire Rescue are reminding residents that fireworks are restricted by way of bylaw.  To prevent fires and injuries,…

Help Keep Storm Catch Basins Clear of Leaves

With the arrival of this year's storm season, in an effort to prevent local flooding, the Town of Comox is requesting your assistance in clearing…

Proposed 2026 Budget Prepared for Council’s Consideration

| Type: News Release
The Town of Comox staff will present the 2026 proposed operating budget at the Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, beginning…

Traffic Advisory: delays on Aspen, Noel, Bolt (Oct 16 - Nov 28, 2025)

There will be traffic delays from Oct 16 to Nov 28, 2025. Hazelwood Construction Services Inc. will be doing a construction project for the Town in…

Improving Road Safety with Support from ICBC Road Safety Program

| Type: Public Notice
The Town of Comox is grateful for the continued support from ICBC Road Improvement Program, which helps us make our streets safer for everyone—…

New Stop Sign in the Parking Lot of Comox Community Centre

| Type: Public Notice
Image A new stop sign has been installed in the parking lot to improve safety for pedestrians…