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‘Full ferries’ only half-full, BC Ferries clarifies

‘Full ferries’ only half-full, BC Ferries clarifies

Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP calls for further restrictions on ferry travel
Cumberland council opts for deferment on utility bills

Cumberland council opts for deferment on utility bills

Council also considered options for property taxes but maintained the July deadline
Cumberland holds its first live-stream meeting

Cumberland holds its first live-stream meeting

Province has given local governments ability to use online tools
Comox Valley MPs donating annual raise

Comox Valley MPs donating annual raise

Annual incremental hikes have been practice in Parliament since 2005
Comox Valley bylaw officers to keep eye on distancing practices at hot spots

Comox Valley bylaw officers to keep eye on distancing practices at hot spots

They will be patrolling regional parks, trails to educate and response to any complaints
Construction well underway on Comox Valley Water Treatment Plant

Construction well underway on Comox Valley Water Treatment Plant

Construction is well underway on a new water treatment plant that will service 45,000 residents in the Comox Valley.
Courtenay microbrewery hopes to add outdoor patio

Courtenay microbrewery hopes to add outdoor patio

The City of Courtenay will post notice on its website for public input on Ace Brewing’s proposal to add an outdoor patio to its microbrewery at 150 Mansfield Dr. The seating capacity would be 68 people. The patio would be licensed to operate from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily — same hours as inside the pub.
Consultation for Comox Valley Sewer Service postponed to fall

Consultation for Comox Valley Sewer Service postponed to fall

The Comox Valley Sewage Commission has approved plans to reschedule public engagement on the future of the Comox Valley Sewer Service, as the community adjusts to a new normal amidst COVID-19 mitigation measures. Consultation will now take place in the fall, when it’s hoped the community can participate with more interest and capacity.
Entangled humpback whale found dead on remote Vancouver Island beach

Entangled humpback whale found dead on remote Vancouver Island beach

WARNING: Story contains graphic images
Comox Valley Regional District facilities continue to be closed

Comox Valley Regional District facilities continue to be closed

The following facilities continue to be closed to the public to support the Public Health Agency of Canada and the BC Ministry of Health efforts to contain the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19):