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Man sentenced for using counterfeit cash in Comox Valley

Man sentenced for using counterfeit cash in Comox Valley

Pedro Frank Cisneros was sentenced to more than 500 days as well as probation
Cumberland considers downtown ‘parklet’ for beautification project

Cumberland considers downtown ‘parklet’ for beautification project

Village also moves toward formal agreement with Community Business Association
Rescue organization holding fundraiser to support and assist cats

Rescue organization holding fundraiser to support and assist cats

Up to $3,000 is available to one lucky winner in an upcoming 50/50 draw, set for Oct.29.
Comox Valley Regional District directors commit money to fire protection at Mount Washington

Comox Valley Regional District directors commit money to fire protection at Mount Washington

Pending the adoption of bylaws, regional directors approved a recommended $700,000 contribution from Area C of the Comox Valley Regional District and a further $200,000 from Area B towards construction of a fire hall on Mount Washington.
Communication tower proposed for Comox Valley rural area met with opposition

Communication tower proposed for Comox Valley rural area met with opposition

Telus and the Comox Valley Regional District have encountered a fair bit of pushback from the Dove Creek community about a communication tower proposed for the rural neighbourhood in Area C. If approved, the 62-metre tower will be installed at 3505 Dove Creek Rd.
Wind warning issued for Courtenay to Campbell River

Wind warning issued for Courtenay to Campbell River

Environment Canada warning of winds up to 70 km/h; easing off later this afternoon
BC Search and Rescue groups warning against use of What3Words app

BC Search and Rescue groups warning against use of What3Words app

UK-based app uses three words, instead of longitude and latitude, to locate someone
Cumberland looks at master plan for arts, culture

Cumberland looks at master plan for arts, culture

Council also approves some other Restart grant funding allocations
Two days, two new schools for the Comox Valley

Two days, two new schools for the Comox Valley

The Hornby Island school replaces one destroyed by fire in 2018
Strategy aims to reduce poverty in Comox Valley 25 per cent by 2024

Strategy aims to reduce poverty in Comox Valley 25 per cent by 2024

A regional assessment has determined at least 15 per cent of people in the Comox Valley Regional District live in poverty.
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