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Initiative strengthens role of nature in protecting drinking water

Initiative strengthens role of nature in protecting drinking water

Several communities in the Comox Valley and the K’ómoks First Nation launched a $367,500 multi-year initiative with the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) this month to help better understand, measure and manage critical drinking water services provided by nature.
Inspirational Vancouver Island youngster dies after battle with brain cancer

Inspirational Vancouver Island youngster dies after battle with brain cancer

Kaiden Finley ‘was seriously the strongest 11-year-old’
Cona Hostel has storied history

Cona Hostel has storied history

Ray Parry has a personal connection with the building containing the Cona Hostel that was ravaged by fire on Saturday morning.
D’Esterre Gardens tenant wins right to stay after receiving eviction notice for being too young

D’Esterre Gardens tenant wins right to stay after receiving eviction notice for being too young

Zoe Nagler had been living in the housing complex for six years prior to receiving the eviction notice in January
Comox Valley receives grant to assess child care

Comox Valley receives grant to assess child care

The Comox Valley is receiving $75,000 to assess local child care spaces.
EV charging stations proposed near Courtenay theatre

EV charging stations proposed near Courtenay theatre

At its March 18 meeting, Courtenay council endorsed an application for a CleanBC grant to fund four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The proposed site for installation is near the Sid Williams Theatre.
Fire breaks out at Courtenay hostel

Fire breaks out at Courtenay hostel

Police arrest man who could be associated with rash of fires
Protective human chain forms around Victoria mosque for Friday prayer

Protective human chain forms around Victoria mosque for Friday prayer

Islanders stand arm-in-arm to show support in aftermath of New Zealand shootings
Too Good To Pass Up

Too Good To Pass Up

Erin Haluschak
CVRD board adopts 2019 budget

CVRD board adopts 2019 budget

The Comox Valley Regional District board has adopted its 2019–2023 financial plan, which includes a total budget for 2019 of $134.8 million (a net operating budget for the year of $73.9 million and total capital spending of $60.9 million).