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BC plans to phase out mink farming industry by 2025

BC plans to phase out mink farming industry by 2025

The government is doing this over four years to allow farmers and workers a transition period
Two Vancouver Island men sentenced to 6 years for fatal hammer attack on friend

Two Vancouver Island men sentenced to 6 years for fatal hammer attack on friend

Nathen Monsour, Lee Hart pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2018 death of Shawn Campbell
Huband Park Elementary closed for day again due to flooding

Huband Park Elementary closed for day again due to flooding

School district says problems started after tree removal a couple of years ago
Courtenay council approves additional money for park design analysis

Courtenay council approves additional money for park design analysis

Courtenay council has approved an additional $25,000 to a design options analysis for McPhee Meadows, a 4.78 hectare riverfront property in the Old Orchard neighbourhood. The additional funds increase the budget to $55,000.
Living Wage level rises again in Comox Valley

Living Wage level rises again in Comox Valley

UPDATE: MLA cites provincial programs to help people with cost of living
Homeless encampment numbers increase in Comox Valley

Homeless encampment numbers increase in Comox Valley

The role of bylaw enforcement evolves as it deals with homelessness
Cumberland council considers meeting options for future

Cumberland council considers meeting options for future

The village has returned to in-person meetings and updating procedures
Sooke RCMP renew call for help finding man missing in Fairy Creek watershed area

Sooke RCMP renew call for help finding man missing in Fairy Creek watershed area

Gerald Kearney has been missing since Oct. 13
Comox Valley school district seeks input on non-discrimination policy

Comox Valley school district seeks input on non-discrimination policy

Policy 24 includes board’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment
Courtenay council approves funding reallocation to complete sewer project

Courtenay council approves funding reallocation to complete sewer project

Courtenay city council has approved reallocating funds from other projects and reserves in 2021 to complete the Greenwood Trunk Sewer due to groundwater issues which have impacted excavation.
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