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Comox petting zoo re-opened following ringworm outbreak

Comox petting zoo re-opened following ringworm outbreak

Following a recent outbreak of ringworm in one of the animals at the Hands on Farm Petting Zoo in Comox, a veterinarian has given the remaining animals a clean bill of health.
Former trustee advocates LAP for Courtenay’s west side

Former trustee advocates LAP for Courtenay’s west side

Cliff Boldt is advocating for a West Courtenay Local Area Plan (LAP) to help identify gaps in public services, and to provide valuable development direction to the City and School District 71.
MP says ‘pleasant persistence’ pays off

MP says ‘pleasant persistence’ pays off

Rachel Blaney looks back at first term in office
Orcas pass by during Texada Island tests

Orcas pass by during Texada Island tests

Military tests done off after checks for wildlife and boaters
Cannabis applicant, neighbours have their say

Cannabis applicant, neighbours have their say

The owner of Smoke on the Water Smoke Shop on Cliffe Avenue intends to improve venting and security at the premises if granted a licence to open a cannabis retail outlet next door. But a neighboring business owner worries that the smell of marijuana and other existing issues related to smoke shop customers will increase.
Curtis Road residents push for representation on sewage commission

Curtis Road residents push for representation on sewage commission

The Curtis Road Residents Association (CRRA) is requesting a bylaw amendment to add the Area B director as a voting member of the regional sewage commission. As it stands, the commission consists of three representatives each from Comox and Courtenay, and one from CFB Comox.
Concern for public safety prompts removal of a tree from Puntledge River

Concern for public safety prompts removal of a tree from Puntledge River

Multiple agencies team up for afternoon operation
AIDS Vancouver Island warns about deadly substances as fatal overdoses mount on North Island

AIDS Vancouver Island warns about deadly substances as fatal overdoses mount on North Island

North Island has second-highest rate of fatal illicit drug overdoses in B.C.
Man struck by car in Comox can’t file claim

Man struck by car in Comox can’t file claim

Victim has lost the information given to him by the driver of the vehicle
Courtenay council opts for cantilevers on bridge

Courtenay council opts for cantilevers on bridge

Project price tag is $8.3 million