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Comox Valley school enrolment ahead of projections for fall

Comox Valley school enrolment ahead of projections for fall

Classroom space could become a bigger issue for following school year
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Courtenay Elementary students enjoy accessible playground

Courtenay Elementary students enjoy accessible playground

Provincial program enables playground construction at five Comox Valley schools
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Bylaw to clarify issues with communication towers in Comox Valley

Bylaw to clarify issues with communication towers in Comox Valley

The Comox Valley Regional District board gave third reading Tuesday (May 24) to a bylaw that will add information about fee payments, neighbour notification and schedules for proposed developments that involve construction of telecommunications/antenna systems, or increased height of a tower.
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Black Creek residents unhappy with racetrack noise

Black Creek residents unhappy with racetrack noise

Couple says weekend racing was four days of noise and pollution
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City takes enforcement action following tree cutting in Courtenay

City takes enforcement action following tree cutting in Courtenay

Fines associated with the tickets total $107,000 for each party
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World War II flying ace Stocky Edwards laid to rest

World War II flying ace Stocky Edwards laid to rest

鈥淗e was a hero when we needed heroes.鈥�
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K鈥櫭砿oks First Nation treaty could be ratified in four years

K鈥櫭砿oks First Nation treaty could be ratified in four years

Treaty negotiations for the K鈥櫭砿oks First Nation began in 1994. Members approved an Agreement-in-Principle 鈥� the critical fourth stage of the six-stage process 鈥� in 2012. In 2019, agreements were signed to revitalize negotiations.
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Hearth industry unhappy with Comox Valley Airshed Roundtable process

Hearth industry unhappy with Comox Valley Airshed Roundtable process

Representatives from the hearth industry are disappointed with the process undertaken by members of a regional Airshed Roundtable, which explored ways to improve air quality in the Comox Valley. The process resulted in a Wood Smoke Reduction Strategy to guide local government action to reduce fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) generated through wood burning.
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Comox Valley Regional District director seeks re-election to FCM

Comox Valley Regional District director seeks re-election to FCM

After winning a seat last year to help represent B.C. on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board, CVRD Area A director Daniel Arbour is putting his name for re-election to the national organization.
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Cumberland preparing zoning changes for short-term vacation rentals

Cumberland preparing zoning changes for short-term vacation rentals

Licensing loopholes, cash in lieu for parking spaces are among council鈥檚 concerns
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