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Blowing in the wind

Blowing in the wind

Wind is a bad thing when it knocks out power, but some people take advantage of blustery conditions.

Courtenay council narrowly votes to search for alternate homeless shelter sites

Is there a better solution than building a homeless shelter on the controversial Cliffe Avenue properties already purchased by the Comox Valley Regional District? The City of Courtenay is going to find out.

Not everyone on board with cable ferry suggestion

BC Ferries is proposing to link Denman Island and Buckley Bay by way of a cable ferry — which would set a world record and possibly drive away some of the island's residents, according to the local NDP provincial candidate.

Now it's a race in Union Bay byelection

Longtime Union Bay resident Bob Leary has announced his candidacy for the Union Bay Improvement District board of trustees.

Ken Grant running for re-election in Comox

Ken Grant announced Tuesday he is seeking re-election for a third term as councillor for the Town of Comox.

Premier hears about ferry service at UBCM conference

̨ÍåMMÂãÁÄÊÒ regional district chairs met Tuesday with Premier Christy Clark and Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver, continuing their collaborative work to improve the coastal ferry service.
Marmots getting help to survive tough winters

Marmots getting help to survive tough winters

Early in the morning, under bright blue skies, 17 marmots were released recently into the wild on Mount Washington.
Teacher talks loom over legislative session

Teacher talks loom over legislative session

The B.C. government will provide more money for special-needs support in the province's public schools, and impose new training on teachers, according to Premier Christy Clark's first throne speech.
BRIEFS: Oil, marijuana, metal theft among UBCM issues

BRIEFS: Oil, marijuana, metal theft among UBCM issues

Civic delegates urge caution on smart meters, oil exports and P3 projects
Premier kills idea of MSP surcharge on smokers

Premier kills idea of MSP surcharge on smokers

Clark opposes de Jong proposal to tinker with premiums
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