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K鈥檕moks First Nation to receive $472,000 for flood mitigation project

K鈥檕moks First Nation to receive $472,000 for flood mitigation project

On Friday, Feb. 12, the provincial government announced that K鈥檕moks First Nation will receive $472,000 for a project to protect against erosion impacting the community.
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Assessment underlines need for non-market housing in Comox Valley

Assessment underlines need for non-market housing in Comox Valley

The Comox Valley Regional District established a Homelessness Supports Service (HSS) in 2015 to channel funds to non-profits to address homelessness throughout the region. Since then, the service has enabled the construction of 78 housing units.
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North Island-Powell River MP motion calls for sustainable, equitable future

North Island-Powell River MP motion calls for sustainable, equitable future

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney wants to ensure that as the federal government continues to roll out funding and resources for COVID-19 relief and economic recovery, Canada鈥檚 rural, remote and resource-based communities get their fair share, and that it targets sustainable economic development in those regions.
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Pedestrian crossing to be installed at crest of hill on Courtenay thoroughfare

Pedestrian crossing to be installed at crest of hill on Courtenay thoroughfare

Professional driver questions safety of having a crosswalk at the top of Ryan Road hill
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Canada-wide arrest warrant issued for 鈥榲iolent鈥� Island man

Canada-wide arrest warrant issued for 鈥榲iolent鈥� Island man

Nanaimo鈥檚 Jesse Goodale last seen in Victoria, wanted for breaching conditions of release from prison
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Comox Valley Community Foundation launches 2021 emergency response grant program

Comox Valley Community Foundation launches 2021 emergency response grant program

The Comox Valley Community Foundation will launch its 2021 COVID-19 Emergency Response Grants, available to local charities and not-for-profits, beginning Feb. 11.
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Comox Valley Transition Society receives $300,000 from province

Comox Valley Transition Society receives $300,000 from province

The province is providing the Comox Valley Transition Society with $300,000 to convert two beds from private to publicly funded 鈥� which will make treatment more accessible to a greater number of people.
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Cumberland commits staff to regional park study

Cumberland commits staff to regional park study

Council holds off on firmer commitment to the CVRD鈥檚 plan
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Winter storm watch snow warning issued for much of Vancouver Island

Winter storm watch snow warning issued for much of Vancouver Island

Wet Pacific air colliding with cold snap could bring 15-25 cm Friday night
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Vancouver Island man in his 80s loses $88,000 to cyberfraud

Vancouver Island man in his 80s loses $88,000 to cyberfraud

Another fraud sees Sidney senior lose $7,000 to man pretending to be grandson
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