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Comox Strathcona waste board wants province to pick up trash at beaches

Comox Strathcona waste board wants province to pick up trash at beaches

For now, directors support a staff recommendation not to place bins at the sites
Story Walks illustrated extent of toxic drug crisis in Comox Valley and other communities

Story Walks illustrated extent of toxic drug crisis in Comox Valley and other communities

In response to the toxic drug crisis that continues to ravage communities around B.C. and across Canada, the Comox Valley Art Gallery partnered with Thompson Rivers University, and AVI Health and Community Services to create a unique project called Walk With Me.
Comox Valley Regional District ice activities made more accessible

Comox Valley Regional District ice activities made more accessible

The Comox Valley Regional District now offers four sledges and accessories available for use at the Comox Valley Sports Centre arenas to help make ice sports more accessible. The two child and two adult sized sledges were funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund program.
Courtenay council meetings switch to Comox Valley Regional District Civic Room

Courtenay council meetings switch to Comox Valley Regional District Civic Room

Spectators and participants at Courtenay council meetings will soon have more breathing room. Council has approved moving the physical meeting location from Courtenay City Hall to the larger Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) Civic Room at 770 Harmston Ave.
B.C. man accused of selling fake ownership in world-renowned Sooke Harbour House

B.C. man accused of selling fake ownership in world-renowned Sooke Harbour House

Timothy Durkin faces B.C. Securities Commission in November
Three Comox Valley schools saving scraps for compost program

Three Comox Valley schools saving scraps for compost program

“We’re well on our way … and we hope to continue to add more schools this year.”
Courtenay council resolves to provide emergency shelter for displaced individuals

Courtenay council resolves to provide emergency shelter for displaced individuals

Courtenay council held a special meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, in response to the early morning fire at the Travelodge Courtenay on Cliffe Avenue next to Driftwood Mall.
VIDEO: Early morning fire displaces residents at Courtenay motel

VIDEO: Early morning fire displaces residents at Courtenay motel

The motel is used as a supportive housing facility
Fireworks restricted within City of Courtenay limits

Fireworks restricted within City of Courtenay limits

As Halloween approaches, the City of Courtenay and the Courtenay Fire Department are reminding residents that fireworks are restricted within city limits.
More pathology test data needed, says Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital Board

More pathology test data needed, says Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital Board

There is still uncertainty around extent to which testing is sent away versus done locally
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