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Mid Island-Pacific Rim MLA Josie Osborne named minister of municipal affairs

Mid Island-Pacific Rim MLA Josie Osborne named minister of municipal affairs

The position was previously held by Selina Robinson, who is the province鈥檚 new finance minister
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Cumberland council calls for rental zoning options

Cumberland council calls for rental zoning options

Provincial amendments have only allowed communities to consider rental zoning since 2018
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Comox Valley Regional District board approve grant to establish rural food hub

Comox Valley Regional District board approve grant to establish rural food hub

The Comox Valley Regional District board has approved a $576,340 grant application to the Agriculture Ministry to establish a Rural Community Food Hub project at the Merville Hall.
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School District 71, Comox work on formal dog park agreement

School District 71, Comox work on formal dog park agreement

The site on unused school district property is already being used by dog owners
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Denied developer prefers not to log Comox Valley land: Planner

Denied developer prefers not to log Comox Valley land: Planner

At its inaugural meeting Tuesday, the Comox Valley Regional District board refused the latest application from 3L Developments to build homes near Stotan Falls in Area C. The board voted in favour of staff working with the company towards securing public access to Stotan Falls, which had been a popular swimming hole until 3L closed its property to the public.
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NDP Critic for Veterans criticizes VAC for cutting income

NDP Critic for Veterans criticizes VAC for cutting income

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney wrote to Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay about his department鈥檚 troubling treatment of Canadian veterans following reports that former service men and women were given little notice they鈥檇 be cut off from receiving income they count on to support themselves and their families.
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Snowflakes a no-go for Cumberland鈥檚 power poles

Snowflakes a no-go for Cumberland鈥檚 power poles

Village, business association looking to promote shopping local for holidays
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RCMP seize guns, drugs in Black Creek traffic stop

RCMP seize guns, drugs in Black Creek traffic stop

Two arrested in connection with incident
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RCMP seize guns, drugs in Black Creek traffic stop

RCMP seize guns, drugs in Black Creek traffic stop

Two arrested in connection with incident
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Cumberland director to serve second term as CVRD board chair

Cumberland director to serve second term as CVRD board chair

Jesse Ketler has been acclaimed chair of the Comox Valley Regional District board 鈥� a position the Cumberland director has held for the past year.
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