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CO’s call off efforts to trap bear who attacked North Island man

CO’s call off efforts to trap bear who attacked North Island man

Woss man recuperating after incident on remote logging road
Comox Valley RCMP pull over dozen-plus impaired drivers in busy month

Comox Valley RCMP pull over dozen-plus impaired drivers in busy month

Police stopped several drivers in areas associated with criminal or drug activity
UPDATED: New law centre serving B.C. region with highest rates of kids in care

UPDATED: New law centre serving B.C. region with highest rates of kids in care

Many cases reflect conditions of poverty, says Parents Legal Centre
North Island saw five overdose deaths in two months, according to BC Coroner

North Island saw five overdose deaths in two months, according to BC Coroner

Area has third highest rate, with 15 fatal illicit drug fatalities by May 31
UPDATED: Cumberland confident its plastic ban will stick

UPDATED: Cumberland confident its plastic ban will stick

Court of Appeal decision leaves local government with questions
Province’s new burning rules part of the Comox Valley clean air puzzle

Province’s new burning rules part of the Comox Valley clean air puzzle

The provincial government is implementing new open burning rules Sept. 15 before the fall burning season gets underway.
Cabin has saved others before recent rescue of Courtenay hiker

Cabin has saved others before recent rescue of Courtenay hiker

Strathcona Park A-frame structure has provided refuge for about 40 people, says owner
Merchants question wisdom of bridge decision

Merchants question wisdom of bridge decision

Some downtown merchants are unhappy with Courtenay council’s decision to include cantilevers in 5th Street Bridge repairs. Cantilevers will add $2 million to an estimated $6.3 million to recoat and renew the bridge deck, and increase the construction period from six to eight months.
Courtenay yogurt maker looks to site in neighbouring community

Courtenay yogurt maker looks to site in neighbouring community

Tree Island has variance application before Cumberland council for a facility
Local ham radio operators ‘eyes and ears in the community’

Local ham radio operators ‘eyes and ears in the community’

Operators can assist in emergencies when modern communication devices fail