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ONLINE FIRST: Comox Valley RCMP seeking longboard thieves

The Comox Valley RCMP are investigating a robbery that occurred Friday at approximately 6:23 p.m., when a young male was robbed of his longboard outside the Apple Tree Grocery on Fifth Street in Courtenay.

RCMP detachment grows in numbers

Two additional members will join the Comox Valley RCMP this spring.
Some shunning campaign signs

Some shunning campaign signs

Election signs — an eyesore or a necessary part of a political campaign?

Who pays to use public buildings?

Courtenay council is advocating for more equitable contributions from all jurisdictions for recreation and cultural facilities in the Valley.
‘No mas,’ says Bell to politics

‘No mas,’ says Bell to politics

Former NDP MP Catherine Bell has decided not to run as a candidate in the next federal election, initiating a search for a new NDP candidate for Vancouver Island North.
Courtenay reassessing readiness for flooding

Courtenay reassessing readiness for flooding

After experiencing major flood events in the past year, the City of Courtenay is looking to update its floodplain mapping and modelling to develop a long-term management plan.

Extra funding for school board

School District 71 ended 2010 on a high note by receiving an additional $486,000 from the provincial government.
SCORING CHANCE

SCORING CHANCE

Gas and Go work must await building permit

Gas and Go work must await building permit

Work has ceased for the time being at the proposed Gas and Go gas station near the Courtenay River estuary.

Tree recycling not that pricey

We somehow priced Christmas tree recycling out of the reach of most people when we said Wednesday that you can have your tree picked up for a minimum $50 donation.