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Courtenay-Alberni MP fights for small business

Courtenay-Alberni MP fights for small business

On Friday, Prime Minister Justin 台湾MM裸聊室 announced that small businesses will be able to apply for the Canada Emergency Rent Support (CERS) program on Monday. This announcement comes after weeks of NDP calls to fix their flawed rent program and to extend the wage-subsidy into spring 2021.
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Courtenay apartment to contain 118 units

Courtenay apartment to contain 118 units

Construction has started on a new apartment complex at 1025 Ryan Rd. in Courtenay. Located beside the Washington Inn Apartments, the five-storey building will contain 118 rental units.
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Cumberland takes next steps on tax hike

Cumberland takes next steps on tax hike

Average home estimated to go up $269; median business up by $471
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Longtime Comox Valley resident pitches idea to preserve green space

Longtime Comox Valley resident pitches idea to preserve green space

Longtime Comox Valley resident Dave Mellin thinks a workable solution can be found to protect the privately-owned land around Stotan Falls in Area C of the regional district.
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Comox Valley鈥檚 Handbags for Hope needs items sooner this year

Comox Valley鈥檚 Handbags for Hope needs items sooner this year

Organizer expects demand to be high this season due to financial strain
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Courtenay and partners on verge of historic purchase

Courtenay and partners on verge of historic purchase

Courtenay council has approved a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Courtenay, Project Watershed and the K鈥櫭砿oks First Nation to enter into a binding agreement by Dec. 30 for the Kus-kus-sum project. Named after an ancient village, Kus-kus-sum aims to restore the former Field Sawmill site on the Courtenay River.
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B.C.鈥檚 drug overdose emergency far from over, report shows

B.C.鈥檚 drug overdose emergency far from over, report shows

COVID-19 has exacerbated drug toxicity death rate
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VIDEO: Radical wave storm hits Ucluelet鈥檚 Wild Pacific Trail

VIDEO: Radical wave storm hits Ucluelet鈥檚 Wild Pacific Trail

Combined wind and wave swell topped six metres
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Qualicum Beach hardware store closes for cleaning after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Qualicum Beach hardware store closes for cleaning after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Facility will be completely sanitized before re-opening
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At least 86 of the Island鈥檚 fall COVID-19 cases were people who travelled

At least 86 of the Island鈥檚 fall COVID-19 cases were people who travelled

More than 500 Vancouver Islanders currently isolating after COVID-19 exposures
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