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A consultant for the applicant was the only person to speak at a public hearing, Monday in Courtenay council chambers, about a proposed cannabis retailer at 605/625 Cliffe Ave.

A Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) management plan for herring recommends a 20 per cent harvest in the Strait of Georgia. Opponents say the harvest rate has contributed to a 60 per cent decline in the population size since 2016.

Move will help cover emissions while CSWM looks for local offset projects

The City of Courtenay has entered into an agreement with the Comox Valley Transition Society to operate a seasonal warming centre at 685 Cliffe Ave. The Connect Warming Centre will be open from Monday, Jan. 13 until March 31.

Further investigation led to recovery of four firearms, additional stolen property

With 2020 assessment notices posted, homeowners in the Comox Valley can expect to see an increase in their property value.

The Comox Valley has come through the second driest October to December period in 39 years of precipitation data. However, the weather has turned wet, so BC Hydro needs to increase flows from the Comox Dam for flood risk management considerations.

Biologist Tim Ennis presents council with baseline research on forest health

Snow could fall at higher elevations Thursday morning, followed by heavy rain and wind

Agency should know more about investigation into death of Comox pilot in new year