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Cumberland RCMP cases down slightly in past year

Cumberland RCMP cases down slightly in past year

Insp. Mike Kurvers updates Village council on issues in community
Comox Valley resident shares lotto win with best friend

Comox Valley resident shares lotto win with best friend

The two will soon celebrate their $2-million win together from the BC/49 draw
Rural roadside collection remains a possibility in Comox Valley

Rural roadside collection remains a possibility in Comox Valley

The regional district requires public feedback about rural roadside trash/recyclables collection and the opportunity to create a service area.
North Island College announces blended approach to learning in the fall

North Island College announces blended approach to learning in the fall

School will use combination of digital and in-person strategies to offer courses
New patio guidelines will help Courtenay restaurants

New patio guidelines will help Courtenay restaurants

Courtenay council has endorsed some changes to a downtown sidewalk patio program, which establishes guidelines for sidewalk seating areas at businesses.
Courtenay-Alberni MP worries business support might be too late

Courtenay-Alberni MP worries business support might be too late

Prime Minister Justin ̨ÍåMMÂãÁÄÊÒ has announced an expansion to eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to include many owner-operated small businesses.
Warming Centre helps vulnerable Comox Valley residents

Warming Centre helps vulnerable Comox Valley residents

The Comox Valley Transition Society will be reimbursed for money it has invested to help operate the Connect Warming Centre in Courtenay.
Comox Valley conservation groups supported by Pacific Salmon Foundation

Comox Valley conservation groups supported by Pacific Salmon Foundation

Several conservation groups in the Comox Valley are being supported by the Pacific Salmon Foundation, which is awarding $1.2 million to 117 grassroots salmon projects around B.C.
Re-decking of Trent River Bridge planned for week of May 19

Re-decking of Trent River Bridge planned for week of May 19

Drivers can expect delays starting Tuesday May 19, through to Friday, May 22, between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. while crews perform a bridge re-deck at the Trent River Bridge, on Highway 19A in Royston.
Researchers adapt to protect bats in Comox Valley and around province

Researchers adapt to protect bats in Comox Valley and around province

Along with potential of COVID-19, B.C. bat populations already face threat of white nose syndrome
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