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Courtenay Coun. Will Cole-Hamilton will be joining CVRD Area A director Daniel Arbour on a 13-person B.C. Caucus of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as appointed by FCM president Taneen Rudyk.

鈥淲e look forward to future engagement with residents on land-use planning.鈥�

I want to offer a better alternative along with others who are motivated by the same principles. Since 1983, this is where Terry and I have lived, grown, invested and now retired after 39 years so far in this wonderful valley. We have been restaurateurs since 1985 when we opened our first restaurant called the Nova Cafe. We recently sold our last restaurant, Michael鈥檚 Off Main, in September 2020, after 19 years on 4th Street.

Memorandum of understanding includes village, UROC, timber companies

The Comox Valley Regional District is in the process of obtaining a permanent injunction to stop a contentious shipbreaking operation in Union Bay.

Daniel Arbour, Area A director of the Comox Valley Regional District, has been appointed chair of the Municipal Infrastructure and Transportation committee of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

In May, the Wood Smoke Reduction Strategy was presented to the Comox Valley Regional District board, which provided feedback to staff and recommendations for incorporation. A revised strategy will be presented to the board on Sept. 20.

The Morice River wildfire is located approximately 45kms southwest of the District of Houston

A greater number of residents on Denman and Hornby Islands will soon be able to enjoy high-speed internet as construction to lay subsea fibre optic cable nears completion in the Mid Island region.

Downtown Courtenay 鈥� already one of Vancouver Island鈥檚 most vibrant shopping districts 鈥� now has a new gathering spot, with the completion of a multifunctional and adaptable 鈥減arklet鈥� on 4th Street next to the Courtenay & District Museum.