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Denman residents frustrated with winter ferry schedule

Denman residents frustrated with winter ferry schedule

A longtime Denman Island resident says a winter ferry schedule has deprived the community of critical night runs which is stranding some people at the Buckley Bay parking lot.
Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program launches in Comox Valley

Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program launches in Comox Valley

The Comox Valley Emergency Program is excited to announce the launch of the Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program — a collaboration between the Comox Valley Regional District, City of Courtenay, K’omoks First Nation, Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland. It’s designed to provide important tools, recommendations and guidance to ensure residents are prepared for an emergency or disaster.
Firefighters extinguish chimney fire at Courtenay eatery

Firefighters extinguish chimney fire at Courtenay eatery

Courtenay firefighters responded to a chimney fire at the Yellow Deli on 5th Street, Monday around 5 p.m.
RCAF squad praised for Agassiz-area rescues during last year’s floods

RCAF squad praised for Agassiz-area rescues during last year’s floods

The RCAF 442nd Squadron awarded Barry Marsden Memorial Award
Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells delivers inaugural address

Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells delivers inaugural address

Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells addressed a full gallery at the inaugural meeting of the newly elected city council, Monday at the CVRD Civic Room. He started off by thanking his family and all candidates who ran in the Oct. 15 election.
Courtenay-Alberni MP says ‘greedflation’ driving up costs of everything

Courtenay-Alberni MP says ‘greedflation’ driving up costs of everything

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns criticizes the federal government for not tackling ‘greedflation’ at a time when some Canadian families are cutting meals to make ends meet. He says the Liberals and Conservatives are not in favour of making oil companies, large grocery chains and big box stores pay what they owe to help families pay for heating and food.
Thousands across Vancouver Island still without power Sunday morning

Thousands across Vancouver Island still without power Sunday morning

Almost 900 people in southern half of Vancouver Island and more 2,500 in northern half without power
Island ̨ÍåMMÂãÁÄÊÒ Economic Trust hopes for permanent funding

Island ̨ÍåMMÂãÁÄÊÒ Economic Trust hopes for permanent funding

Courtenay motion unanimously supported at UBCM
Fraser Valley doctor suspended after sending inappropriate messages to patient

Fraser Valley doctor suspended after sending inappropriate messages to patient

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia handed Dr. Rafet Jhameel a 3 month ban
Islanders brace for rainy November

Islanders brace for rainy November

The gloomiest month of the year is also the wettest
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