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Comox Valley residents contribute more than $20,000 to illegal convoy blockades, hacked data reveals

Comox Valley residents contribute more than $20,000 to illegal convoy blockades, hacked data reveals

An analysis of hacked data from the crowdfunding website GiveSendGo suggests more than $20,000 in donations for the truck convoy came from Comox Valley residents.
Comox Valley’s YANA Big Love Benefit online auction opens Feb. 15

Comox Valley’s YANA Big Love Benefit online auction opens Feb. 15

One ticket has everything you’ll need to participate in this year’s virtual YANA Big Love Benefit.
Courtenay recognizes the late Randy Wiwchar with plaza dedication

Courtenay recognizes the late Randy Wiwchar with plaza dedication

The late Randy Wiwchar — long-time City of Courtenay employee, youth and cultural advocate, community volunteer and mentor to many — has been formally recognized by the City with two major honours. Wiwchar has been posthumously awarded a Freedom of the City designation, the City’s highest award. In addition, the outdoor square at the corner of 5th Street and Cliffe Avenue adjacent to the Sid Williams Theatre will be renamed the Randy Wiwchar Plaza, with a formal event expected in the summer.
Noise the key concern of proposal for Black Creek race track

Noise the key concern of proposal for Black Creek race track

Rural directors of the Comox Valley Regional District approved second reading of a rezoning application for campsites at Saratoga Speedway in Black Creek. A public hearing will be held before the board considers third reading of the proposal that has drawn a great deal of pushback from locals. The Saratoga Speedway Complex Concerned Citizens (SSCCC) say that adding 168 RV sites will add to the noise, and adversely affect traffic and the environment.
Tequila thief sought by Comox Valley RCMP

Tequila thief sought by Comox Valley RCMP

Comox Valley RCMP are looking to identify the man that allegedly walked into Cascadia Liquor Store at Crown Isle Plaza and left without paying for his tequila on Jan. 3, 2022.
5th Street Bridge in Courtenay to reopen Thursday

5th Street Bridge in Courtenay to reopen Thursday

We’re nearing the finish line!
North Island College plans 217-unit housing on Comox Valley campus

North Island College plans 217-unit housing on Comox Valley campus

Housing complex will have options for single students as well as families
Royston parents bracing for catchment changes

Royston parents bracing for catchment changes

Likely scenario would see some students move to Courtenay Elementary
Cumberland’s rec, arts and culture plan taking input soon

Cumberland’s rec, arts and culture plan taking input soon

Staff expect recommendations and final report to be ready in summer
5 new COVID outbreaks declared with 35 resident cases at Vancouver Island long-term care homes

5 new COVID outbreaks declared with 35 resident cases at Vancouver Island long-term care homes

5 outbreaks connected to 101 resident cases, 26 staff cases declared over
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