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Kokanee salmon spawning study continues in Comox Lake

Kokanee salmon spawning study continues in Comox Lake

Local fisheries biologists are in the second year of a study investigating the kokanee salmon population in Comox Lake. Kokanee Salmon form an important part of the Comox Lake ecosystem, providing food for cutthroat trout and dolly varden. Kokanee are zooplankton feeders, and are approximately 20-25 centimetres when mature. They are sometimes called 鈥渓andlocked sockeye鈥� as they spend their entire lives in fresh water.
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Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections AGM and dinner Thursday

Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections AGM and dinner Thursday

Exciting things are coming in 2019 for Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections.
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Merville 100 Year Soldier Settlement Celebration committee meeting upcoming

Merville 100 Year Soldier Settlement Celebration committee meeting upcoming

Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the Big Yellow Hall
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North Island Rhododendron Society hosts 鈥榩anel of experts鈥� at January meeting

North Island Rhododendron Society hosts 鈥榩anel of experts鈥� at January meeting

North Island Rhododendron Society (NIRS) tradition demands the return of the ever-popular 鈥淧anel of Experts鈥� to launch the new year. On Tuesday, Jan. 15, five NIRS members will speak and answer questions on a number of themes in their areas of expertise.
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Snow keeps falling at Mt. Washington

Snow keeps falling at Mt. Washington

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New dog greeter spreading smiles at prestigious B.C. hotel

New dog greeter spreading smiles at prestigious B.C. hotel

Trained as a guide dog, Winston was 鈥榯oo friendly鈥� for official service
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B.C. man drives all night to get photo of rare duck

B.C. man drives all night to get photo of rare duck

Local 鈥榖ird-nerd鈥� gets shot of Mandarin Duck
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VIDEO: Theo the 800-pound pig finds a home on Vancouver Island

VIDEO: Theo the 800-pound pig finds a home on Vancouver Island

An 800-pound rescued Langley pig, named Theodore, is off to a livestock sanctuary on the Island.
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Beekeeping discussed at next Mid Island Farmers Institute meeting

Beekeeping discussed at next Mid Island Farmers Institute meeting

January meeting goes Wednesday, Jan. 16
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Comox Fire Rescue tree-chipping event raises more than $4,000 for YANA

Comox Fire Rescue tree-chipping event raises more than $4,000 for YANA

Comox firefighters held their annual Christmas tree recycling project on Jan. 5 and 6, raising more than $4,000 for the local charity YANA (You Are Not Alone).
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