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Multi-use trail under construction on Back Road in Comox Valley

Multi-use trail under construction on Back Road in Comox Valley

A multi-use trail is under construction along the east side of Back Road between McDonald Road and Sahtloot Crescent.
Youth support service coming to Comox Valley

Youth support service coming to Comox Valley

A support service tailored for young people 12-24 years is coming to the Comox Valley.
Comox Valley Schools finishing digital controls for HVAC systems

Comox Valley Schools finishing digital controls for HVAC systems

Brooklyn and Queneesh are last two schools needing newest DDC upgrades
Courtenay achieves national climate milestone through OCP update

Courtenay achieves national climate milestone through OCP update

The City of Courtenay is among 25 municipalities across Canada to complete an intensive climate action pilot project, charting a course to new climate-friendly goals in the city’s Official Community Plan (OCP) – and establishing Courtenay as national and international leader on local climate action.
Comox Strathcona Waste Management again named a top oil recycler

Comox Strathcona Waste Management again named a top oil recycler

Program recognizes collection and recycling of used oil and antifreeze materials
DFO investigates alleged illegal dump of herring in Deep Bay

DFO investigates alleged illegal dump of herring in Deep Bay

A conservation group says a boat illegally dumped a load of herring in Deep Bay, but a career commercial herring fisherman says the alleged dump is par for the course.
VIDEO: DFO investigates alleged illegal dump of herring in Deep Bay

VIDEO: DFO investigates alleged illegal dump of herring in Deep Bay

Herring fisherman says dump is normal practice
Cumberland chooses new wastewater plant contractors

Cumberland chooses new wastewater plant contractors

Many of the design details to be settled over next three months
Detours start April 15 for Courtenay bridge project

Detours start April 15 for Courtenay bridge project

Commuters crossing the Courtenay River are encouraged to start planning ahead in anticipation of temporary traffic detours when the 5th Street Bridge Project starts next month. Bridge construction will continue for approximately six months.
British Columbians in for a big adjustment with Aboriginal title settlement, lawyer says

British Columbians in for a big adjustment with Aboriginal title settlement, lawyer says

British Columbians are in for a big shock when ownership of large parts of the province switches from the Crown to First Nations, says Aboriginal rights and title lawyer Jack Woodward.
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