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Concerns about new Comox Valley hospital location linger

Dear editor, I have read about the proposed hospital site, and whomever made the proposal did so without knowledge of the area.

Some interesting races in Comox Valley municipal elections

There was some drama Friday at the deadline for candidates to enter the fray of municipal politics.

Defrauding ICBC an 'ignorant' mistake

Dear editor, I am writing to apologize; I was recently caught committing fraud.

Finally a step forward for Comox Valley homeless — but, noooo

Dear editor, If it weren’t so heart-wrenchingly sad, one might find something humorous in the all-too-common Comox Valley irony of having those who are first to speak for the need to have more effective Valley-wide governance be the first to start throwing stones.

Another taxpayer-funded salary not the answer

Dear editor, This article helps make my point. From the June 9, 2011 issue of The Economist.

Why should BC Ferries consult anybody?

Dear editor, Re: Not everyone on board with cable ferry suggestion (Record, Oct. 5).

Decision about homeless shelter 'absolutely shameful'

Dear editor, Absolutely shameful to learn the news that Courtenay council was forced to capitulate in the face of the paranoid fears of a small cadre of downtown merchants.

Women need facts to make informed choice about abortion

Dear editor, It seems that Kerri Norman-Laver has missed the point (Record, Oct. 5).

What hospice is — and is not

Dear editor, This past Friday (Oct. 7), a guest editorial from the Victoria News regarding End of Life Care in British Columbia was reprinted in the Comox Valley Record. As I began reading the piece, I was pleased that a thoughtful and realistic view of this looming issue was being addressed in a forthright manner.

B.C. Liberals 'bankrupt of concrete ideas'

Dear editor, On Oct. 3, Christy Clark opened the legislature after a long break and declared the agenda for her government in the Throne Speech. Despite some vague statements, this speech offered little for the public education system.