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Mandatory leave of absence ends for Courtenay councillor

Mandatory leave of absence ends for Courtenay councillor

David Frisch’s mandatory leave of absence from Courtenay council has ended, pursuant to the requirements of the sections of the Community Charter that apply to a council member charged with an offence under the Criminal Code, the city announced Tuesday.
Return-It launches Express & GO in Comox

Return-It launches Express & GO in Comox

Comox has a new recycling depot that features contactless service.
Courts find Courtenay councillor not guilty of assault

Courts find Courtenay councillor not guilty of assault

David Frisch agrees to lesser offence
Complaint made against B.C. slaughterhouse over alleged animal cruelty

Complaint made against B.C. slaughterhouse over alleged animal cruelty

A video supplied to Animal Justice shows animals being hit and throats slit while still conscious
Courtenay council acknowledges unmarked graves in Port Alberni

Courtenay council acknowledges unmarked graves in Port Alberni

Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells started Wednesday’s (Feb. 22) council meeting by reading a statement about the recent discovery of unmarked graves in Port Alberni.
Comox Valley RCMP cleared of any wrongdoing in death of man while in custody

Comox Valley RCMP cleared of any wrongdoing in death of man while in custody

IIO director calls for changes to the system in his report
Water main flushing starts March 6 in west, south Courtenay

Water main flushing starts March 6 in west, south Courtenay

City of Courtenay Public Works Services will be flushing water mains in part of west and south Courtenay from March 6 to 24.
Help children take a stand against bullying on Pink Shirt Day

Help children take a stand against bullying on Pink Shirt Day

In today’s world, bullying can take many forms and reach just about anyone, anywhere
Downtown Courtenay businesses react to drug use, pilot project

Downtown Courtenay businesses react to drug use, pilot project

Health Canada granted B.C. a three-year exemption, starting Jan. 31, to remove criminal penalties for people who possess a small amount of certain illicit substances for personal use. Users 18 and older can carry a combined 2.5 grams of opioids such as heroin and fentanyl, as well as cocaine, ecstasy and methamphetamine.
East Courtenay project will fill link in trail network

East Courtenay project will fill link in trail network

Dingwall Stairs will create connection from Dingwall to Carmanah Drive and beyond