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Warning signs posted, cougar not found after attacking dogs near Nanaimo River

Warning signs posted, cougar not found after attacking dogs near Nanaimo River

B.C. Conservation Officer Service notified of 鈥榮imilar鈥� cougar encounters this month
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Cumberland council adopts property tax bylaw

Cumberland council adopts property tax bylaw

Village continues as planned to set aside reserve for future police costs
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Comox Valley Regional District looks at how to renew services

Comox Valley Regional District looks at how to renew services

Framework to guide discussions over services and policies in coming months
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Comox Valley school district projects more revenue for next year

Comox Valley school district projects more revenue for next year

Enrolment expected to increase, though drop planned for international program
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Comox Valley getting 20 long-term beds

Comox Valley getting 20 long-term beds

The beds will be located at the former St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital
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Courtenay business lends helping hand to fellow proprietor

Courtenay business lends helping hand to fellow proprietor

A Courtenay business assisted a fellow downtown business owner by way of a loan to pay rent for May.
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Vancouver Island鈥檚 provincial parks ready to reopen

Vancouver Island鈥檚 provincial parks ready to reopen

Visitors advised to follow physical distancing protocols as day use returns to selected parks May 14
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Heritage BC honours longtime Courtenay fire chief

Heritage BC honours longtime Courtenay fire chief

Lawrence Burns 鈥� the city鈥檚 former fire chief who serves as chair of the Heritage Advisory Commission 鈥� has received the Heritage BC鈥檚 Award of Recognition in the Distinguished Service category this year for his life-long volunteer commitment to Courtenay鈥檚 heritage conservation. The annual award ceremony has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Speed limit lowered on section of South Island Highway in Courtenay

Speed limit lowered on section of South Island Highway in Courtenay

The City of Courtenay is lowering the speed limit on a section of the South Island Highway.
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One person dead in boating accident off Hornby Island

One person dead in boating accident off Hornby Island

Two people involved, one man recovered with hypothermia
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