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Liberal leadership candidates want changes to literacy test

Liberal leadership candidates want changes to literacy test

Two B.C. Liberal leadership candidates have called for changes to province-wide testing for elementary school children.
Consultant team named for new Comox Valley, Campbell River hospitals

Consultant team named for new Comox Valley, Campbell River hospitals

The BC Government Project Board overseeing the North Island Hospitals Project has approved the consultant team that will develop the business case for the construction of new hospitals in the Comox Valley and Campbell River.
LOCKED OUT Disgruntled

LOCKED OUT Disgruntled

Comox neighbours object to topsoil noise, smell

A development permit application for a topsoil operation has reappeared before Comox council, which delayed the application until town staff can report back with more information about hours of operation.

Parks feedback sought

The Comox Valley Regional District is seeking public input until Feb. 28 on its draft rural parks and greenways plan.
Daughter is grateful that her mother is walk honouree

Daughter is grateful that her mother is walk honouree

Greta Wright thinks about her late mother every day, and she’ll be thinking about her even more Jan. 30 when she is honoured at the Investors Group Walk for Memories.

St. Joe’s CEO retiring

Michael Pontus will retire as St. Joseph’s Hospital CEO at the end of July, board chair Ron Philip announced Thursday afternoon in a news release.

Shelter proposal sets open house

The regional district hosts an open house Jan. 26 regarding the emergency shelter/supportive housing proposal on Cliff Avenue in Courtenay.

Petro-Canada wants new sign

The Esso gas station at 2295 Cliffe Ave. is becoming a Petro-Canada station, and the owners are hoping Courtenay council will give them some leeway to accommodate Petro-Canada’s maple leaf logo.
Arden housing development closer to reality

Arden housing development closer to reality

The proposal for a 106-home development on Arden Road is closer to becoming a reality.
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