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Cumberland to talk Green New Deal with youth

Cumberland to talk Green New Deal with youth

De Vitré and Mason started pitching their proposal in community in late 2020
Don’t pick up silver canisters on Vancouver Island beaches, military warns

Don’t pick up silver canisters on Vancouver Island beaches, military warns

Two marine location markers were found on Feb. 4 in Victoria area
Comox Valley Aquatic Centre expected to open in fall

Comox Valley Aquatic Centre expected to open in fall

The Comox Valley Regional District has managed to keep the Sports Centre open during the coronavirus pandemic. The district plans on undertaking improvements to the Aquatic Centre in spring and summer, and anticipates re-opening the facility in the fall, pending further wrinkles with COVID.
Comox couple hopes to open non-medical cannabis store in Courtenay

Comox couple hopes to open non-medical cannabis store in Courtenay

The applicants of a proposed cannabis shop at the Crown Isle shopping centre were the only participants at a virtual public hearing, hosted Monday (Feb. 8) by the City of Courtenay.
North Island College courses intended to boost career opportunities, economic recovery

North Island College courses intended to boost career opportunities, economic recovery

New micro-credential programs being offered through North Island College will help people re-skill or upskill to prepare for high-demand jobs.
Comox Valley farmers face massive insurance hikes

Comox Valley farmers face massive insurance hikes

Many factors cause increased premiums
VIDEO: Fire damages workshop on Davis Road north of Courtenay

VIDEO: Fire damages workshop on Davis Road north of Courtenay

Three people, one cat escaped injury
Comox Valley Salvation Army encourages people to come in from the cold

Comox Valley Salvation Army encourages people to come in from the cold

With dropping temperatures, the Salvation Army encourages those without a roof over their head to drop by Family Services in Courtenay, where they will be provided with warm clothing.
Construction starts on Courtenay apartment complex

Construction starts on Courtenay apartment complex

Construction has started on a pair of four-storey apartment buildings at 2600 Mission Rd., next to the North Island Hospital (Comox Valley) in Courtenay. The two buildings will contain a combined 94 units, consisting of 16 three-bedrooms, 46 two-bedrooms and 32 one-bedrooms.
Seedy Saturday to hold province-wide gardening conference

Seedy Saturday to hold province-wide gardening conference

The February event brings together seed enthusiasts from communities across B.C.
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