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Munro wins byelection for Union Bay board

Munro wins byelection for Union Bay board

Improvement district staff also vote to join CUPE 556
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Routine pathology tests still conducted locally: Island Health

Routine pathology tests still conducted locally: Island Health

A citizens group is requesting Island Health to reinstate clinical pathology testing, and to hire a third general pathologist at the Campbell River Hospital.
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Canadian Forces member charged with possessing magic mushrooms in Comox

Canadian Forces member charged with possessing magic mushrooms in Comox

Master Cpl. Joshua Alexander, with the 407 Maritime Patrol Squadron, facing two drug-related charges
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Cumberland holds off transfer of 鈥榓lleyway鈥� property to homeowner

Cumberland holds off transfer of 鈥榓lleyway鈥� property to homeowner

Village cites need to protect alleyways, while staff cite encroachment issues
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Victim of downtown Courtenay assault dies from injuries

Victim of downtown Courtenay assault dies from injuries

RCMP confirm file is now a homicide investigation
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Comox Valley鈥檚 drinking water within lead guidelines, say staff

Comox Valley鈥檚 drinking water within lead guidelines, say staff

Residents with old homes may still want testing if concerned about pipes, solder
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Petition calls for clinical pathology testing to return to Campbell River Hospital

Petition calls for clinical pathology testing to return to Campbell River Hospital

North Island MLA Claire Trevena presented to the B.C. Legislature on Wednesday a petition signed by over 2,500 people calling for the return of clinical pathology testing to the Campbell River Hospital, funding to hire a third general pathologist at the Campbell River Hospital, and an independent investigation into the apparent conflict of interest between the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) and the Vancouver Island Clinical Pathology Consulting Corporation.
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Cumberland adds funds for dam design work

Cumberland adds funds for dam design work

No. 2 dam could potentially generate surplus power for sale
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Comox Valley Schools boundary consultation process delayed

Comox Valley Schools boundary consultation process delayed

School district has had strong response at meetings and online in response to boundary review
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Residents speak out against apartment proposal near Courtenay hospital

Residents speak out against apartment proposal near Courtenay hospital

Courtenay council chambers were packed Monday for a public hearing about an apartment complex proposal across from the hospital at the corner of Mission Road and Veterans Memorial Way.
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