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It's a good old fashion garage sale, but this one promises to get buyers in shape. Following a funding request from Pat Lewis of the Comox Recreation Commission for $8,000 from the Town of Comox Wednesday, council concluded they would let the Comox Rec Commission sell 20 pieces of cardio equipment, free weights and other equipment from the Comox Community Centre and keep the funds raised.

John Duncan, Conservative candidate for Vancouver Island North, met and spoke with volunteer firefighters in Cumberland this week.

The impact of domestic violence is much more than the visible physical signs such as bruises or broken bones, says the executive director of the Comox Valley Transition Society.

With the federal election a little more than two weeks away, knowing where to vote is as important as choosing a candidate. With 89,063 registered voters in the Vancouver Island North riding, voters have the option of voting at advance polls on April 22, 23 and 25, on election day, at an Elections Canada office or by mail.

Results of the Comox Valley Regional District's most recent resident survey indicate a significant increase in awareness of services offered.

Vancouver Island North candidates are invited to two public forums announced so far this month for the Comox Valley.

Although it wasn't the full grant Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections was hoping for, Courtenay council increased a suggested one-time $3,850 grant to $9,000 to support the organization's budget Monday. Following a presentation to council March 21, the group requested council consider providing a grant of $18,987 towards their program budget of $30,737.

Roughly 300 women find themselves at a shelter after trying to flee abuse in their homes each year in the Comox Valley. And a new public awareness campaign that officially kicked off this week is hoping to show people that number doesn't have to be so high.