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Hospice funding important

Dear editor, As a longtime resident of the Comox Valley I know how important it is for our community to have hospice beds.

LOCAL EDITORIAL: Water reform long overdue in B.C.

Victoria has finally unveiled proposed amendments to the province’s hopelessly antiquated Water Act.

HAVE YOUR SAY: Shopping local good policy

When a company the size of Torry & Sons closes its doors in a small city like Courtenay, then everyone in this city feels the impact.

Garbage pickup wouyld eliminate freedom of choice

So, we are to have a rural garbage collection referendum, and the way it is being presented it sounds like it is a done deal.
B.C. VIEWS: Oil spill study misinterpreted

B.C. VIEWS: Oil spill study misinterpreted

The B.C. government study of oil spill preparedness created the usual wave of media shock, horror and distorted conclusions
Marching against Monsanto

Marching against Monsanto

Dear editor, Two hundred people showed up at Simms Millennium Park on Oct. 12 to join in the International March Against Monsanto.

'Owning' rural garbage pickup would give CVRD access to rebates

Dear editor, Yes, there will be a referendum Nov. 16 putting forward a unified contract for weekly garbage and unlimited recycling pickup.

LOCAL EDITORIAL: Keeping morale up at the hospital

A typical hospital stay includes pain, anxiety and even fear. Visiting a loved one can be a difficult experience, too.

From the CVRD — facts about rural garbage proposal

Dear editor, There has been information regarding the proposed roadside collection of garbage and recycling in electoral areas A, B and C.
‘Social justice’ as student indoctrination

‘Social justice’ as student indoctrination

The BCTF pushes “social justice,” which is portrayed by leftists as superior to plain old justice, in ways that are seldom defined