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Most food banks in Canada are stretched to the limit as demand is expected to remain high throughout the summer, according to Food Banks Canada.

A long-held vision to provide public access to a large property along the Puntledge River is one step closer to reality following broad consultation efforts with community partners and the public.

Bylaw amendments intend to address auto racing noise at Black Creek racetrack

No officers were hit but police cruiser riddled with bullets

Entomologist discusses weather鈥檚 effects on the irritating insect

The City of Courtenay will apply for grant funding for the McPhee Meadows Park project. The project budget is estimated at $3.2 million. The city鈥檚 contribution would be $300,000.

The Comox Valley Emergency Program announced the soft launch of its refreshed and simplified Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program Guide. This program and guide will provide important tools and direction to ensure Comox Valley communities are prepared in case of an emergency.

Issues such as tree protection and nuisance abatement are requiring greater attention from the City of Courtenay鈥檚 bylaw department.

After seeing precipitation since April to date that鈥檚 just over 200 per cent of normal, and the much improved water supply conditions, the reservoir and the Puntledge River conditions will be in a better place this summer. Our June to September water supply forecast is for water inflows to be about 142 per cent of normal. The overall February to September water supply forecast, as of June, is to be about 103 per cent or normal.

The Pride Flag was raised at Courtenay City Hall, Monday, in celebration of Pride Month.