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Man airlifted to hospital after jump off Devil’s Ladder in Cumberland

Man airlifted to hospital after jump off Devil’s Ladder in Cumberland

Leap at popular swimming hole clipped rocks, estimated to have exceeded 100 feet
Curbside collection changes coming for Courtenay

Curbside collection changes coming for Courtenay

Over the next two years, changes are coming to the residential curbside collection service in Courtenay. These changes are aimed to increase the overall diversion of waste in the region, with a focus on organic waste diversion. Curbside organic services will start in 2023, followed by automated collection services in 2024. These service changes support the policy objectives of the BC Climate Action Charter, and are part of the city’s commitment to adapt and address climate change.
Cumberland council refers cabin zone to Advisory Planning Commission

Cumberland council refers cabin zone to Advisory Planning Commission

Protecting Comox Lake water quality is major issue for council, stakeholders
Theos seeks seventh term on Courtenay council

Theos seeks seventh term on Courtenay council

I’m pleased to announce I’ll be running for a seventh term on Courtenay city council.
Heat warning issued for eastern Vancouver Island

Heat warning issued for eastern Vancouver Island

Temperatures expected to moderate by Friday
Courtenay shooting suspect sentenced in court to five years

Courtenay shooting suspect sentenced in court to five years

Zachary Gordon pleaded guilty to three weapons charges in June
Leak repaired to Black Creek-Oyster Bay Water System

Leak repaired to Black Creek-Oyster Bay Water System

The Comox Valley Regional District Engineering Services has completed the watermain repair to the Black Creek-Oyster Bay Water System stemming from a July 20 report of a major leak.
Mt. Evans fire near Kimberley being monitored by helicopters and air tankers

Mt. Evans fire near Kimberley being monitored by helicopters and air tankers

Terrain is not safe for ground crews says BC Wildfire Service
Cumberland adopts short-term vacation rental bylaw

Cumberland adopts short-term vacation rental bylaw

“This is a big item off our plate.”
Comox Valley Regional District directors ask for clarity about vice-chair role

Comox Valley Regional District directors ask for clarity about vice-chair role

The Comox Valley Regional District board approved a remuneration/expenses bylaw that includes $7,500 annually to the vice-chair as of 2023.
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