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City to conduct ‘smoke’ test of sewer system

City to conduct ‘smoke’ test of sewer system

The City of Courtenay will be conducting a “smoke” test of the sanitary sewer system in the following areas of South Courtenay from Aug. 12 to 16:
Cumberland wants more heritage committee members

Cumberland wants more heritage committee members

Council changes body from a commission to one of its standing committees
Injured mountain biker airlifted from Courtenay

Injured mountain biker airlifted from Courtenay

Rider suffered broken collarbone, ribs after crash on Cumberland trails
Courtenay B&E suspect said someone was trying to kill him

Courtenay B&E suspect said someone was trying to kill him

Family awakened about 1:30 a.m. to sound of breaking glass
Residents want answers about logging trucks on road north of Courtenay

Residents want answers about logging trucks on road north of Courtenay

Ministry has signed off on temporary approval for trucks to remove logs at Willis Way
Blaney advocates for seniors ministry, strategy

Blaney advocates for seniors ministry, strategy

In a cabinet shuffle last year, Prime Minister Justin ̨MM appointed Hamilton MP Filomena Tassi Minister for Seniors. The intent was to help government better understand the needs of seniors, and to ensure programs and services respond to Canada’s aging population. However, North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney said Tassi is limited as to what she can accomplish because she has no resources.
Phase 3 of shopping centre includes two buildings

Phase 3 of shopping centre includes two buildings

Nova Scotia-based Crombie REIT has submitted a development permit application for Phase 3 of the Crown Isle Shopping Centre at Lerwick and Ryan roads.
Second sewer line to be added in Courtenay

Second sewer line to be added in Courtenay

Contractors working on behalf of the City of Courtenay will be adding a second sewer line along an existing line on Riverside Lane between Standard Park and 19th Street. The project will result in increased sanitary sewer capacity to support the growing community.
Woman charged with string of Courtenay/Comox property offences

Woman charged with string of Courtenay/Comox property offences

Tanya Fowlow appeared in Campbell River court Aug. 1
Woman charged by Campbell river RCMP with string of property offences

Woman charged by Campbell river RCMP with string of property offences

Accused of a string of property crimes in the Campbell River and Courtenay/Comox area since May 15