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The Canadian Coast Guard鈥檚 latest attempt to eliminate lighthouse keepers was quashed Wednesday by the federal government.

A group of early childhood educators is hoping a new signage project will make children more comfortable in their community.

Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan should explain his role in the most recent Conservative scandal involving a former aide to the prime minister who is under RCMP investigation, says federal NDP candidate Ronna-Rae Leonard.

Cumberland council has adopted bylaws and a covenant for the Coal Valley Estates Joint Ventures residential development.

The year 2010 was one of the quietest for the Courtenay Fire Department, which responded to 110 fewer calls than it did the year before. Fire chief Don Bardonnex presented his 2010 annual report to Courtenay council Monday.

As a child, Ron Sedo always told people he wanted to be a pastor when he grew up. He did just that, and he recently celebrated the 35th anniversary of his ordination.

Comox council has approved in principle a request from the Pearl Ellis Gallery and the Archives and Museum Society to use a vacant space on the top floor at 1729 Comox Ave., subject to further information about hours of operation, leasehold improvements and building code issues.

Residents are encouraged to shut off lights in support of Earth Hour this Saturday.