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Merville fire hall to be determind by AAP

Merville fire hall to be determind by AAP

The Comox Valley Regional District is moving forward with an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to help finance construction and equipping of a new Greater Merville Fire Protection Service fire hall.
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Contact tracing is crucial, says north Island鈥檚 medical health officer

Contact tracing is crucial, says north Island鈥檚 medical health officer

Dr. Charmaine Enns talks about the importance of case ID and follow-up
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Construction of proposed building in downtown Courtenay expected in spring

Construction of proposed building in downtown Courtenay expected in spring

The City of Courtenay has issued a development permit to the proprietors of the 39-unit, four-storey building proposed at the site of the former Palace Theatre in the downtown core.
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Schools in Comox Valley find ways to adjust to classroom learning

Schools in Comox Valley find ways to adjust to classroom learning

Measures include cohorts, cleaning, even markers for washroom use
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Courtenay adopts UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Courtenay adopts UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The City of Courtenay has adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), pledging to use it as the framework for Indigenous reconciliation.
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Courtenay to strongly encourage face masks

Courtenay to strongly encourage face masks

Courtenay council approved a resolution from Doug Hillian to strongly encourage residents to wear face masks in indoor public spaces, as per provincial health guidelines, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The information is to be prominently displayed on the City website along with links to relevant provincial sites.
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Campbell River RCMP investigate 鈥榮enseless destruction鈥� at Oyster River daycare

Campbell River RCMP investigate 鈥榮enseless destruction鈥� at Oyster River daycare

RCMP say offenders likely youths
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Dog licences required in rural Comox Valley Regional District

Dog licences required in rural Comox Valley Regional District

The Comox Valley Regional District requires all dogs over six months of age to be licensed every year within Electoral Area A 鈥� Baynes Sound (except Hornby and Denman), Area B 鈥� Lazo North and Area C 鈥� Puntledge and Black Creek.
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New wastewater procurement method a better fit for Cumberland

New wastewater procurement method a better fit for Cumberland

Village still expects multi-phase project to be completed within $9.7 million budget
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Cumberland expects tax hike of 4.95 per cent

Cumberland expects tax hike of 4.95 per cent

Budget talks are still preliminary as bylaw has to go through council
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