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Telus proposes solution for poor cell coverage in rural Comox Valley neighbourhood

Telus proposes solution for poor cell coverage in rural Comox Valley neighbourhood

Tower proposal draws mixed reviews
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Vancouver Island MPs want immediate federal oversight in container ship clean-up

Vancouver Island MPs want immediate federal oversight in container ship clean-up

More than 100 containers went overboard from the MV Zim Kingston near Victoria last week
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Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns appointed mental health and addictions critic

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns appointed mental health and addictions critic

Johns calls for reforms in face of opioid overdose crisis
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Summer heat dome killed 48 on Vancouver Island: BC Coroners Service

Summer heat dome killed 48 on Vancouver Island: BC Coroners Service

A total of 595 people died due to summer heat waves across B.C.
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Victim鈥檚 daughter calls for more mental health supports

Victim鈥檚 daughter calls for more mental health supports

Accused thought elderly victim was a 鈥榣izard person鈥� because of gold purse
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Bridge repairs, COVID a double whammy for Courtenay businesses

Bridge repairs, COVID a double whammy for Courtenay businesses

The COVID pandemic, coupled with an extended period to repair the 5th Street Bridge, has been making it tough for Rod Robertson to conduct business. In fact, the owner of Courtenay Barbers at 5th and Cliffe is worried he might lose his business altogether.
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Comox Valley Regional District board announces 2022 priorities

Comox Valley Regional District board announces 2022 priorities

The Comox Valley Regional District board has agreed on its key areas of focus for the coming year, which marks the final term for its directors.
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WeCanShelter opens sixth 鈥榮ea can鈥� home in Courtenay

WeCanShelter opens sixth 鈥榮ea can鈥� home in Courtenay

The latest shipping container home marks the first completed by the new society
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Denman resident questions Islands Trust long-term plan

Denman resident questions Islands Trust long-term plan

Others speaking at recent online forum included former senator Pat Carney
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Comox Strathcona Waste Management expects savings from new B.C. program

Comox Strathcona Waste Management expects savings from new B.C. program

Province brought in the Extended Producer Responsibility program in September
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