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BC Ferries adjusts Friday night sailings for Denman, Hornby

BC Ferries adjusts Friday night sailings for Denman, Hornby

In response to a request from the Denman-Hornby Ferry Advisory Committee and the broader public, the ferry schedule for the route will be adjusted to improve connections for those travelling to Hornby Island on Friday evenings. The revised Friday evening schedule will commence Dec. 16 and remain in effect through the duration of the off-peak season until further notice.
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Military and university-trained physician assistants rejected by B.C.鈥檚 health system

Military and university-trained physician assistants rejected by B.C.鈥檚 health system

They are ready and willing, but due to provincial policies, these healthcare workers are not able
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Pedestrian dies in fatal Abbotsford crash with driver still at large

Pedestrian dies in fatal Abbotsford crash with driver still at large

Driver fled the scene after crashing red Dodge Ram truck on Lefeuvre Road
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Courtenay-Alberni MP prompts study of federal procurement of PPE

Courtenay-Alberni MP prompts study of federal procurement of PPE

On Thursday, the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates adopted a motion by Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns to study the role of federal procurement in fostering a resilient domestic personal protective equipment industry.
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Licensed gun owners say they鈥檙e no threat to public safety

Licensed gun owners say they鈥檙e no threat to public safety

Bill C-21 amendments propose banning hunting, sporting rifles
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Comox Valley elected officials represent municipalities in Ottawa

Comox Valley elected officials represent municipalities in Ottawa

Courtenay Coun. Will Cole-Hamilton and CVRD Area A director Daniel Arbour spent much of last week in Ottawa as part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities鈥� Advocacy Days. The annual event allows municipal representatives from across Canada to speak with members of parliament (MPs) and Cabinet about priorities and programs important to local government.
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Comox Valley Regional District provides $10,000 to Black Creek Food Share

Comox Valley Regional District provides $10,000 to Black Creek Food Share

The Comox Valley Regional District will provide $10,000 to support the Black Creek Bread of Life Food Share in its efforts to help surrounding communities in the battle against food insecurity, and in terms of community outreach.
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Oh Deer! Penticton firefighters make frigid rescue

Oh Deer! Penticton firefighters make frigid rescue

Firefighters saved a deer stuck in the ice on Okanagan Lake
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Comox Valley school teacher honoured for dedication to service

Comox Valley school teacher honoured for dedication to service

Chantal Stefan to receive Medal of Good Citizenship
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Vancouver Island women push to end court-ordered silence of sexual assault victims

Vancouver Island women push to end court-ordered silence of sexual assault victims

Group wants victims to have a say on publication bans for sexual assault cases
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