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Vancouver Island MusicFest seeks funding support from local governments

Vancouver Island MusicFest generates about $4.2 million a year to the Comox Valley economy, according to organizers of the annual gathering at the exhibition grounds. At 26 years and counting, that exceeds $100 million.

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Comox Valley鈥檚 Indigenous grad rates continue to climb

The Ministry of Education released 2018-2019 graduation data Nov. 29

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Proposed bylaw intends to curb misbehaviour at Courtenay properties

At its Monday meeting, Courtenay council approved third reading of a bylaw that could be a potential avenue to hold property owners accountable for their behaviour.

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Designer pitches park plans for old mine fan house in Cumberland

Council chooses to mix some elements from different design options

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Courtenay couple holds senior governments accountable for drug crisis

By holding senior governments accountable for a 鈥渟taggering loss of life,鈥� John and Jennifer Hedican hope to change the way municipal councils respond to the illicit drug crisis.

Dec 3, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Someone steals Courtenay church鈥檚 tree slated for Christmas

Faith Lutheran had planned to cut tree for holiday season this year

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Wood Mountain clean-up complete

The mess at the abandoned ski hill site at Wood Mountain on Forbidden Plateau has been cleaned up for good.

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District repurposes school furniture to help community

More than 150 chairs and two truckloads of items delivered to partner groups

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Comox Valley under air quality advisory

Officials are warning those with chronic underlying medical conditions to stay indoors.

Dec 2, 2019 9:30 AM Read more >

NIC chair, vice-chair re-elected for second term

Puetz and Trasolini to represent Campbell River as government-appointed reps

Dec 2, 2019 8:00 AM Read more >