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BC Ferries fares could climb 9.2 per cent each of the next 4 years, CEO says they won’t

BC Ferries fares could climb 9.2 per cent each of the next 4 years, CEO says they won’t

Cap does not reflect the $500 million coming from provincial government to limit fare hikes
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New number links Island Health residents to mental health, substance use resources

New number links Island Health residents to mental health, substance use resources

Mental Health and Substance Use Service Link 1-888-885-8824 available 7 days a week
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New teen camps among summer camps being offered at Comox Lake

New teen camps among summer camps being offered at Comox Lake

Kids and teens can explore Cumberland Lake Park through a variety of new and expanded camps this summer.
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Will clean transportation shift take rural Vancouver Island along for the ride? ​​​​​​​

Will clean transportation shift take rural Vancouver Island along for the ride? ​​​​​​​

Some worried only thing B.C. has been concentrating on is electrified vehicles in bigger centres
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Campbell River couple’s battle to get son’s Indigenous name on birth certificate successful

Campbell River couple’s battle to get son’s Indigenous name on birth certificate successful

B.C. Vital Statistics Agency agrees to accept Indigenous language letters
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Critics fear B.C. poised to freeze $300 million Vancouver Island development fund

Critics fear B.C. poised to freeze $300 million Vancouver Island development fund

ICET has asked for $150 million funding but not yet received an answer from government
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B.C. Government provides $45 million boost to libraries

B.C. Government provides $45 million boost to libraries

Government is providing $45 million to support public libraries throughout B.C. with technology, enhanced programs and services, and better access to information.
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Comox Valley Regional District board adopts 2023-2027 budget

Comox Valley Regional District board adopts 2023-2027 budget

The Comox Valley Regional District board has adopted its 2023-2027 financial plan which includes a consolidated budget for 2023 of $173.8 million, comprised of $91.9 million for operating and $81.9 million for capital projects.
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VIDEO: Courtenay homeowners hospitalized after TikTok challenge turns ugly

VIDEO: Courtenay homeowners hospitalized after TikTok challenge turns ugly

Charges pending against teens and residents after longstanding door-kicking problem comes to a head
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Merville water licence application in hands of province

Merville water licence application in hands of province

Regional district chambers were overflowing Tuesday (March 21) when rural directors voted on a home occupation use for a Merville resident who has applied for a water extraction licence.
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