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Late-night Courtenay robbery results in 500-plus days in jail

Late-night Courtenay robbery results in 500-plus days in jail

Heatley鈥檚 sentence also includes probation, DNA order, firearms ban
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Comox-Strathcona board ponders relationship with Island Health

Comox-Strathcona board ponders relationship with Island Health

鈥淲e have to stand together 鈥� to get our share of the health budget.鈥�
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Accessibility project underway at Comox Valley Child Development Association

Accessibility project underway at Comox Valley Child Development Association

Over the past month, you may have noticed some construction underway behind the Comox Valley Child Development Association on 3rd Street, downtown Courtenay. Phase 1 of the Accessibility Project is coming to fruition. When all phases are complete, the main parking lot and entry ways will be much more accessible.
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Courtenay council approves third reading of financial plan

Courtenay council approves third reading of financial plan

At its April 6 meeting, Courtenay council approved a recommended residential tax class rate of 2.9890 and a commercial tax rate multiplier of 3.50 in order to generate property tax revenues of $26.302 million, as identified in the 2021鈥�2025 financial plan.
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Union Bay board hikes water rates due to operating costs

Union Bay board hikes water rates due to operating costs

Board also planning for AGM, transition to regional district service
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Toxic drug-related deaths a national health emergency: Courtenay council

Toxic drug-related deaths a national health emergency: Courtenay council

Following the lead of Prince George, Courtenay council agreed to advocate for solutions at a national level to help curb the toxic drug supply that is poisoning communities across Canada.
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Stage 3 restrictions lifted for Comox Valley Water System

Stage 3 restrictions lifted for Comox Valley Water System

The Comox Valley Regional District is advising residents that Stage 3 water restrictions for the Comox Valley Water System have been lifted, effective immediately.
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One week countdown to 5th Street Bridge Project in Courtenay

One week countdown to 5th Street Bridge Project in Courtenay

Next week, the 5th Street Bridge Project will kick off as the work required to preserve and extend the life of the bridge begins.
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Vancouver Island may see snow in higher elevations Friday

Vancouver Island may see snow in higher elevations Friday

Above-normal temperatures on the way for early next week
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Comox Valley Schools adopt calendar with two-week spring breaks

Comox Valley Schools adopt calendar with two-week spring breaks

Most public comments supported keeping the two-week break instead one-week
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