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Fish parcels from home: A coastal B.C First Nation’s link with dispersed members

Fish parcels from home: A coastal B.C First Nation’s link with dispersed members

Despite the pandemic, Kyuquot First Nation will continue with its annual food fish distribution for members dispersed outside traditional lands
Opinions vary about train service on Vancouver Island

Opinions vary about train service on Vancouver Island

The B.C. government intends to use a recent Transportation Ministry study of the Island Rail corridor to inform future decisions on investments in the corridor formerly known as the E&N, which is owned by the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF). The report includes cost estimates for frequent train service between Victoria and Langford, and inter-city service between Victoria and Courtenay.
Police chief says call volume remains low in rural areas of Comox Valley

Police chief says call volume remains low in rural areas of Comox Valley

Over the past year, police files have increased slightly in rural areas of the regional district, Comox Valley RCMP Insp. Mike Kurvers told directors at the May 11 meeting of the Electoral Areas Services Committee.
Pre-existing woes might deepen after COVID-19 for remote Vancouver Island schools

Pre-existing woes might deepen after COVID-19 for remote Vancouver Island schools

Logistics, transportation and a broadened spectrum of vulnerable students are some of the challenges SD 84 schools will have to deal with
VIDEO: Orcas feeding, splashing and breaching off Hornby Island

VIDEO: Orcas feeding, splashing and breaching off Hornby Island

With business on hold for the foreseeable future, Two Eagles Lodge co-owner Carolyn Touhey has been home-schooling her two grandsons.
‘Who’s keeping an eye on logging activities on Vancouver Island during COVID-19 ?’

‘Who’s keeping an eye on logging activities on Vancouver Island during COVID-19 ?’

With no watchdog around, conservationists are worried about old-growth logging activities and call for ‘modernized regulations’ in the forest sector
Robbery suspect arrested in Courtenay

Robbery suspect arrested in Courtenay

On April 3, a man entered a business in Courtenay and demanded all the money from behind the counter. This man has been identified, arrested, and charged with robbery.
Cumberland looks to add ‘tools’ to protect heritage

Cumberland looks to add ‘tools’ to protect heritage

Council moves ahead to increase ways to protect Village’s history
Two Comox Valley school building projects still moving along

Two Comox Valley school building projects still moving along

New Hornby school a go, child care on Denman delayed due to tendering
Cumberland council stays course on reserve funds

Cumberland council stays course on reserve funds

Money is set aside to help with police costs when population hits 5,000
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