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Courtenay emergency shelter receives air conditioning

Courtenay emergency shelter receives air conditioning

The Salvation Army appreciates the provincial government and BC Housing for providing air conditioning for the Pidcock emergency shelter in Courtenay. The unit was installed last week.
Perfitt declared not criminally responsible rather than sentenced

Perfitt declared not criminally responsible rather than sentenced

He had been found guilty for Courtenay liquor store robbery, attack in 2020
Comox Valley Regional District directors approve remuneration bump

Comox Valley Regional District directors approve remuneration bump

Remuneration for members of the Comox Valley Regional District board will increase next year, based on historic Consumer Price Index increases.
Cumberland re-thinking regional tourism body

Cumberland re-thinking regional tourism body

Council members appreciate work of new tourism organization in area
Cumberland seeks input on anti-racism policy

Cumberland seeks input on anti-racism policy

Council is referring draft to accessibility and inclusion committee
Regional directors look for middle ground at Black Creek track

Regional directors look for middle ground at Black Creek track

̨ÍåMMÂãÁÄÊÒ 6,000 people have signed the Saratoga Speedway Supporters petition
Brand new B.C. primary care centre can’t find doctors to staff it

Brand new B.C. primary care centre can’t find doctors to staff it

The clinic opened in May, but the province and Fraser Health can’t find people to work there
Municipal affairs minister Nathan Cullen says he won’t be seeking B.C. NDP leadership

Municipal affairs minister Nathan Cullen says he won’t be seeking B.C. NDP leadership

All eyes now on Attorney General David Eby who says he is taking time to weigh his decision
Central Coast First Nations partner with North Island College on geoduck aquaculture pilot

Central Coast First Nations partner with North Island College on geoduck aquaculture pilot

New research partnership looking at geoducks as new aquaculture sector
Courtenay council approves lease renewal for warming centre

Courtenay council approves lease renewal for warming centre

Courtenay council approved a one-year lease renewal that will enable the Comox Valley Transition Society to continue to operate the Connect Warming Centre at 685 Cliffe Ave. The centre supports individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
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