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Park users concerned about tree cutting in Comox conservation area

Park users concerned about tree cutting in Comox conservation area

During a recent visit to the Northeast Woods in Comox, a woman and her husband came across a mountain biker who was cutting down trees. When they told the person he was doing something illegal, the man replied that he was a steward of the forest and had permission from Comox parks superintendent Andrew Burger.
Search for missing man comes to sad conclusion

Search for missing man comes to sad conclusion

The man reported missing to the Campbell River RCMP on March 30 was located on April 1 when searchers found his body.
Courtenay pharmacy donates some sanitizer despite high demand

Courtenay pharmacy donates some sanitizer despite high demand

Pure Integrative Pharmacy provides some to Glacier Village, Comox Valley Transition Society
Comox Valley Schools considers next stage in face of coronavirus

Comox Valley Schools considers next stage in face of coronavirus

Though face-to-face instruction has been suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts throughout B.C. are required to continue to provide learning opportunities for students.
Tough issues remain in K’ómoks First Nation treaty negotiations

Tough issues remain in K’ómoks First Nation treaty negotiations

The chief negotiator in treaty negotiations for the K’ómoks First Nation expects a land and cash offer from senior governments this calendar year.
Vancouver Island man sick with COVID-19 calls it a ‘horrible disease’

Vancouver Island man sick with COVID-19 calls it a ‘horrible disease’

Tim Green says he has ‘extreme coughing fits every hour’ to clear his lungs
Comox plans hikes for water, sewer service

Comox plans hikes for water, sewer service

Town incorporating increases it has received from regional district
Shower facilities to be made available in Courtenay during coronavirus pandemic

Shower facilities to be made available in Courtenay during coronavirus pandemic

Courtenay council approved a plan to open public shower facilities and to extend public washroom hours in an effort to support vulnerable individuals during the coronavirus crisis.
Courtenay council grants extension to warming centre

Courtenay council grants extension to warming centre

The Connect Warming Centre will continue to operate at 685 Cliffe Ave. until June 30, as approved by Courtenay council Monday at committee of the whole. Council met via video conference.
RCMP looking for missing Campbell River man

RCMP looking for missing Campbell River man

Bernard Eberlein was last seen in Campbell River on March 27