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North Island-Powell River MP surprised by Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s resignation

North Island-Powell River MP surprised by Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s resignation

But it doesn’t change anything for the NDP, Rachel Blaney says
Comox Valley’s school district surplus to support boundary review costs

Comox Valley’s school district surplus to support boundary review costs

Board of education passes spending plan but only in principle to give it flexibility
Courtenay-Alberni MP calls for emergency package to deal with salmon crisis

Courtenay-Alberni MP calls for emergency package to deal with salmon crisis

Courtenay-Alberni NDP MP Gord Johns has called on the federal government to respond to the Pacific wild salmon emergency with a relief package. He wants to see habitat restoration and compensation for fishers affected by the collapse of salmon runs in British Columbia.
Cumberland campground had a busy season

Cumberland campground had a busy season

Visits were up by 13 per cent in 2019 over the previous year
No quick fix for auto shop site in Cumberland

No quick fix for auto shop site in Cumberland

Council recommends the applicant get a temporary use permit for now
Comox Valley Regional District directors add voices to drug crisis

Comox Valley Regional District directors add voices to drug crisis

Comox Valley Regional District directors have agreed to forward to the provincial government two resolutions about the illicit drug crisis that is killing people, locally and in other B.C. communities.
Internationally acclaimed designer back in class at North Island College

Internationally acclaimed designer back in class at North Island College

Courtenay graphic designer Laura Prpich is sharing her knowledge and talent with the next generation of graphic designers enrolled in North Island College’s interactive media-communication design diploma.
Provincial funds support wood smoke reduction in Comox Valley

Provincial funds support wood smoke reduction in Comox Valley

The Environment Ministry is providing the Comox Valley Regional District with $29,000 from its wood stove exchange program, which helps to replace old, smoky wood stoves with cleaner burning models.
Courtenay church receives offers to replace stolen Christmas tree

Courtenay church receives offers to replace stolen Christmas tree

Faith Lutheran had planned to use a fir tree on its property this season
New Comox Valley Regional District office to open Dec. 30

New Comox Valley Regional District office to open Dec. 30

The Comox Valley Regional District will be moving to its new office location starting Dec. 20. The new office at 770 Harmston Ave. in Courtenay will open to the public on Dec. 30.