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Program would provide funding for as many as 75 child care spaces

Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, paid a visit to Courtenay, Friday at the Comox Valley Art Gallery, where he met with Ronna Rae Leonard — BC NDP candidate for the Courtenay—Comox riding — and K’omoks First Nation Elder Barb Whyte.

Environment officials test water after discovery of fish, report of noxious odour

Utility installation is underway on the Condensory Bridge to provide water and sewer services to the K’ómoks First Nation community.

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will be conducting preventative maintenance work on two sections of a sewer pipe that run along Balmoral Beach below the Willemar Bluffs. The pipe moves raw sewage from homes and businesses in Courtenay, Comox and K’ómoks First Nation to the treatment plant on Brent Road. It is located on an exposed section of beach that is vulnerable to damage by waves, rocks and logs, and poses an environmental risk to local beaches and the ocean.

Construction has begun on the South Courtenay Riverway Extension between Millard and Beachwood roads in south Courtenay. The 400-metre extension will be built on the site of an old railway corridor now owned by the City of Courtenay.

Blended delivery lets students do courses online, but attend labs at St. Joe’s in Comox

The Comox Valley Regional District and BC Transit are providing free transit service on Oct. 24 as part of election day.

An Alternative Approval Process (AAP) is underway in Courtenay to measure public support for borrowing funds to rehabilitate the Fifth Street Bridge. The bridge requires structural improvements, new coating to repair and prevent corrosion, and deck repairs. In order to proceed with construction in 2021, Courtenay will need to borrow $3.4 million.

Provincial election will take place on Oct. 24