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Trailer trash catches fire at Parksville weigh station

Trailer trash catches fire at Parksville weigh station

Excavator used to haul out garbage for Nanoose fire crews to hose down
Two recent deaths at Courtenay supportive housing complex

Two recent deaths at Courtenay supportive housing complex

The death of an elderly man who had resided at The Junction coincided with another recent death at the supportive housing complex in Courtenay.
Courtenay council considers apartment proposal at 1025 Ryan Rd.

Courtenay council considers apartment proposal at 1025 Ryan Rd.

Courtenay council has approved second reading of a rezoning to build a five-storey apartment containing 118 rental units and underground parking at 1025 Ryan Rd. near Superstore. The apartments would be a mix of micro units (less than 29 square metres), studios, one bedrooms and two bedrooms.
Virtual moment of silence to honour fallen workers

Virtual moment of silence to honour fallen workers

The annual Day of Mourning BC will be held virtually this year.
B.C. announces funding to improve internet connectivity in remote areas

B.C. announces funding to improve internet connectivity in remote areas

Funds could benefit North Island communites in Savary Island, Heriot Bay and Zeballos with better connectivity
Suspect loses a shoe during Vancouver Island liquor store robbery

Suspect loses a shoe during Vancouver Island liquor store robbery

Suspect lost shoe while fleeing the scene: RCMP
Campbell River RCMP attend overnight 7-Eleven parking lot fight

Campbell River RCMP attend overnight 7-Eleven parking lot fight

Thirteen people were fighting in the parking lot when police arrived
Comox Strathcona Waste Management goes to procurement for organics site

Comox Strathcona Waste Management goes to procurement for organics site

Three firms are bidding for the compost facility project, with decision expected by summer
Comox Strathcona Waste Management recycling bins still on schedule to be closed

Comox Strathcona Waste Management recycling bins still on schedule to be closed

Tainted items make region’s single-stream bins too costly; staff hope Return-It sites open soon
Comox’s Filberg Festival is latest event to be cancelled for 2020

Comox’s Filberg Festival is latest event to be cancelled for 2020

Announcement to postpone until 2021 comes in response to pandemic