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Kelowna West byelection called for Feb. 14

Kelowna West byelection called for Feb. 14

Four candidate race to replace departed former B.C. premier Christy Clark
B.C. husband and wife honoured for saving each other’s lives

B.C. husband and wife honoured for saving each other’s lives

Couple presented with Vital Link Awards for quick use of CPR
Winds up to 100 km/h expected for Vancouver Island

Winds up to 100 km/h expected for Vancouver Island

“If you are near the water, it is important to be ‘Coastsmart,’ by staying above the high tide.”
Two Courtenay organizations receive critical funds

Two Courtenay organizations receive critical funds

A pair of Courtenay-based organizations are each receiving $250,000 through the provincial Community Gaming Grants Program. The beneficiaries are the Wachiay Friendship Centre Society and the Comox Valley Child Development Association.
RCMP discriminatory work environment civil suit proceeds

RCMP discriminatory work environment civil suit proceeds

The B.C. RCMP has officially been served in a civil claim by a 20-year member based out of Courtenay, alleging discrimination and harassment.
Island-filmed TV series gets third season

Island-filmed TV series gets third season

Crews returning to Parksville Qualicum Beach to film Chesapeake Shores in the spring
Bank of Canada hikes interest rate to 1.25%, cites strong economic data

Bank of Canada hikes interest rate to 1.25%, cites strong economic data

The rate increase is expected to prompt Canada’s large banks to raise their prime lending rates
Courtenay rally against gender-based violence at courthouse Jan. 20

Courtenay rally against gender-based violence at courthouse Jan. 20

The Women’s March was a worldwide protest on Jan. 21, 2017, to advocate legislation and policies regarding human rights and other issues, including women’s rights, immigration reform, healthcare reform, reproductive rights, the natural environment, LGBTQ rights, racial equality, freedom of religion and workers’ rights. Thousands of men and women participated across Canada in over 30 marches that were organized, and worldwide participation has been estimated at over five million.
Rival Koreas agree to form first unified Olympic team

Rival Koreas agree to form first unified Olympic team

The rival Koreas took major steps toward reducing their bitter animosity
Trump aces mental aptitude test designed by Canadian immigrant

Trump aces mental aptitude test designed by Canadian immigrant

“This is a good example, I think, that will be helpful to change views about immigration. And maybe for Mr. Trump himself to consider immigrants as contributors to advancing science, advancing our societies.”