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Cumberland targets grant funding for more outdoor dining space

Cumberland targets grant funding for more outdoor dining space

Council previously used restart grant for infrastructure and technology upgrades
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Business owner envisions Granville Island concept at Courtenay Slough

Business owner envisions Granville Island concept at Courtenay Slough

Cameron Yee would like to create a community space with food, arts and culture
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Courtenay council approves construction of Holiday Inn Express

Courtenay council approves construction of Holiday Inn Express

At its May 17 meeting, Courtenay council approved second reading of a bylaw amendment that would allow honeybees and hens to be kept outdoors throughout the city. The maximum number of hens is six per lot. Roosters are not permitted.
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Parking control at Air Force Beach in Comox

Parking control at Air Force Beach in Comox

Air Force Beach will have limited access for non-pass holders for the Victoria Day long weekend (Friday, May 21 to Monday, May 24) and will be controlled by members of 19 Wing Comox.
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Highland Secondary in Comox had potential COVID exposure

Highland Secondary in Comox had potential COVID exposure

School community sent letter as precaution; COVID cases have been dropping in last month
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Comox Valley RCMP charge suspect with arson for weekend fire

Comox Valley RCMP charge suspect with arson for weekend fire

Courtenay Fire Department has responded to multiple dumpster fires this year
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BC Hydro updates water supply forecast for Courtenay river

BC Hydro updates water supply forecast for Courtenay river

BC Hydro has updated its water supply forecast for the summer. There鈥檚 continued dry weather conditions within the Puntledge River watershed, though the ongoing snowmelt is helping to move the Comox Lake Reservoir water level upward, and achieve its goal of a full reservoir in June.
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Avalanche Canada expands forecasting program to Vancouver Island

Avalanche Canada expands forecasting program to Vancouver Island

With the announcement of a $10-million grant from the Government of B.C. for Avalanche Canada, comes a new chapter in public avalanche safety for Vancouver Island.
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VIDEO: U.S. President Biden boosting world COVID vaccine sharing commitment to 80M doses

VIDEO: U.S. President Biden boosting world COVID vaccine sharing commitment to 80M doses

Biden administration hasn鈥檛 yet said how the new commitment of vaccines will be shared
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Vancouver Island volunteers making life easier feral cats

Vancouver Island volunteers making life easier feral cats

Food, veterinary services and more helps make a difference to abandoned cats in the region
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