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Comox Valley Regional District launches regional parks service

Comox Valley Regional District launches regional parks service

After decades of consideration, the Comox Valley Regional District has launched a regional parks service — a collaboration between local municipalities and rural areas to pool money for significant land purchases in the future.
Driver of stolen truck in Courtenay brought injuries onto himself: IIO

Driver of stolen truck in Courtenay brought injuries onto himself: IIO

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) has cleared the Comox Valley RCMP of wrongdoing in an Oct. 5, 2022 incident where the driver of a stolen truck ended up rolling the vehicle, thereby suffering internal injuries.
New union agreement increases wage for B.C.’s health-care workers

New union agreement increases wage for B.C.’s health-care workers

UFCW 1518 community health workers ratified the agreement
Housing project proponents appeal to Cumberland council

Housing project proponents appeal to Cumberland council

The proponents of Gukwas sa Wagalus ‐ Rainbow House need local government support for a proposed transitional home for 2SLGBTQQIA+ youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Mandatory leave of absence ends for Courtenay councillor

Mandatory leave of absence ends for Courtenay councillor

David Frisch’s mandatory leave of absence from Courtenay council has ended, pursuant to the requirements of the sections of the Community Charter that apply to a council member charged with an offence under the Criminal Code, the city announced Tuesday.
Return-It launches Express & GO in Comox

Return-It launches Express & GO in Comox

Comox has a new recycling depot that features contactless service.
Courts find Courtenay councillor not guilty of assault

Courts find Courtenay councillor not guilty of assault

David Frisch agrees to lesser offence
Complaint made against B.C. slaughterhouse over alleged animal cruelty

Complaint made against B.C. slaughterhouse over alleged animal cruelty

A video supplied to Animal Justice shows animals being hit and throats slit while still conscious
Courtenay council acknowledges unmarked graves in Port Alberni

Courtenay council acknowledges unmarked graves in Port Alberni

Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells started Wednesday’s (Feb. 22) council meeting by reading a statement about the recent discovery of unmarked graves in Port Alberni.
Comox Valley RCMP cleared of any wrongdoing in death of man while in custody

Comox Valley RCMP cleared of any wrongdoing in death of man while in custody

IIO director calls for changes to the system in his report
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