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A consultant for Silverado Land Corporation says an information meeting and written submissions have shown broad support for a development proposal next to the Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community. But several attendees at a Monday public hearing at Courtenay council spoke out against the Lannan Road proposal, which includes about 330 units.

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an application from the City of Victoria to appeal a decision by the B.C. Court of Appeal to quash its plastic bag ban.

The Connect Warming Centre has opened at 685 Cliffe Ave. in Courtenay.

Kevin Cochrane of the ̨ÍåMMÂãÁÄÊÒ Fire Centre spent 38 days Down Under

Courtenay council approved a development variance permit for two lots at a property at 20th and Lambert, which had been re-zoned last year for subdividing purposes. A housing agreement was registered to ensure the owner or a family member occupies the unit, which could therefore not be rented.

Stolen items returned after Parksville business owner takes quick action

Council responded to a recent request from Comox Valley couple who lost son

City of Courtenay snow removal crews were running full throttle during the recent storm that covered the Comox Valley.

Courtenay council has given the thumbs up to a storefront cannabis retailer at Courtenay Mall, 605/625 Cliffe Ave. The location was rezoned last year for a previous cannabis application that has since been withdrawn.

The Glacier View Lodge Society is garnering public feedback about its idea to construct affordable, low-barrier housing at its 42-acre property on Back Road in Courtenay. To help realize the vision, the non-profit has enlisted the services of Vancouver Island University planning students, who organized an open house Monday at the Little Red Church in Comox.