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Campbell River couple鈥檚 battle to get son鈥檚 Indigenous name on birth certificate successful

Campbell River couple鈥檚 battle to get son鈥檚 Indigenous name on birth certificate successful

B.C. Vital Statistics Agency agrees to accept Indigenous language letters
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Critics fear B.C. poised to freeze $300 million Vancouver Island development fund

Critics fear B.C. poised to freeze $300 million Vancouver Island development fund

ICET has asked for $150 million funding but not yet received an answer from government
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B.C. Government provides $45 million boost to libraries

B.C. Government provides $45 million boost to libraries

Government is providing $45 million to support public libraries throughout B.C. with technology, enhanced programs and services, and better access to information.
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Comox Valley Regional District board adopts 2023-2027 budget

Comox Valley Regional District board adopts 2023-2027 budget

The Comox Valley Regional District board has adopted its 2023-2027 financial plan which includes a consolidated budget for 2023 of $173.8 million, comprised of $91.9 million for operating and $81.9 million for capital projects.
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VIDEO: Courtenay homeowners hospitalized after TikTok challenge turns ugly

VIDEO: Courtenay homeowners hospitalized after TikTok challenge turns ugly

Charges pending against teens and residents after longstanding door-kicking problem comes to a head
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Merville water licence application in hands of province

Merville water licence application in hands of province

Regional district chambers were overflowing Tuesday (March 21) when rural directors voted on a home occupation use for a Merville resident who has applied for a water extraction licence.
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Curbside collection carts to roll out in Courtenay, Comox

Curbside collection carts to roll out in Courtenay, Comox

The City of Courtenay and Town of Comox are collaborating on a new automated residential collection service launching in January 2024 for residents receiving curbside collection service.
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Stolen bike at safety meeting symbolic of growing downtown Courtenay concern

Stolen bike at safety meeting symbolic of growing downtown Courtenay concern

Business owners, elected officials, police discuss safety and security
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B.C.鈥檚 largest prison in Oliver is only at 20% capacity

B.C.鈥檚 largest prison in Oliver is only at 20% capacity

167 prisoners out of a capacity of 800 are currently at the Okanagan Correctional Centre
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$30M targeted housing benefit expected to address the Island鈥檚 military housing crunch

$30M targeted housing benefit expected to address the Island鈥檚 military housing crunch

New benefit will be tied to salary to help those who need it most in places like Comox and Esquimalt
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