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Topham no longer top man in Cumberland

Topham no longer top man in Cumberland

Former chief administrative officer had started with Village in 2011
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Cumberland finds site for new public works yard

Cumberland finds site for new public works yard

Parcels to provide space for other operational, community uses
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Crime drops 5 per cent in Courtenay, says Statistics Canada

Crime drops 5 per cent in Courtenay, says Statistics Canada

Severity of crime also on the decline in latest annual numbers
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Knappett awarded EQ contract

Knappett awarded EQ contract

The Comox Valley Regional District has awarded a contract to Knappett Industries to construct an equalization basin (EQ) at the Water Pollution Control Centre. The contract is worth $1,878,062, though the CVRD estimates the final cost of building the basin will be about $3.5 million.
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Now is a good time for Vancouver Islanders to get a cat

Now is a good time for Vancouver Islanders to get a cat

BC SPCA offers 50 per cent off cat adoption fees July 27 to Aug. 2
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Water treatment system moves into construction phase

Water treatment system moves into construction phase

After years of preparation and planning, the Comox Valley Regional District鈥檚 new water treatment system project has officially moved into the construction phase with award of the design-build contract to AECON Water Infrastructure Inc.
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Students, parents jump to suspended Cumberland teacher鈥檚 defence

Students, parents jump to suspended Cumberland teacher鈥檚 defence

Many comments on social media describe David Munro as favourite teacher
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Pamela Anderson to join Sea Shepherd during protest at fish farm near Campbell River

Pamela Anderson to join Sea Shepherd during protest at fish farm near Campbell River

RV Martin Sheen to hold demonstration on Saturday at Cermaq-owned farm
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New district office should be ready late in year

New district office should be ready late in year

Exterior siding and interior finishings are underway for the new regional district office building at 770 Harmston Ave., next door to the school district office. The two-storey building is 2,105 square metres.
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Cumberland moves ahead on Fortis natural gas station

Cumberland moves ahead on Fortis natural gas station

Project would use landfill as source for natural gas supply
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