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Charities hope review reforms gambling grants

Funding to many non-profits was slashed in 2009

Jul 11, 2011 6:00 PM Read more >

Congested courts put more cases at risk

Worsening backlog may set more accused free

Jul 11, 2011 7:00 AM Read more >

Tougher roadside impaired rules here to stay

Bar and restaurant owners give up on push for changes

Jul 11, 2011 7:00 AM Read more >

Puntledge River still high as late snowmelt continuing

The slow melting of the near-record mountain snowpack has been occurring, but even with the arrival of the warm summer weather, the snowpack may potentially last well into August before being depleted, says BC Hydro.

Jul 7, 2011 8:00 PM Read more >

Filberg Lodge in Comox feels warmth of quilt gift

A room in the Filberg Lodge that was once off-limits to visitors is now bathed in gold, thanks to the Comox Valley Schoolhouse Quilters' Guild.

Jul 7, 2011 8:00 PM Read more >

Courtenay getting around to building bus shelters

The first three new bus shelters to be built this year in Courtenay will be on Ryan Road and Centennial Drive.

Jul 7, 2011 6:00 PM Read more >

Woman who bear-sprayed man in Courtenay sought

Comox Valley RCMP are asking the public to help identify a woman who bear-sprayed a man at 17th Street and Fitzgerald Avenue in Courtenay last month.

Jul 7, 2011 4:00 PM Read more >

Courtenay continuing to reduce carbon footprint

Lighting retrofits, solar pool covers and applications to be part of a pilot project for electric vehicles are some of the steps Courtenay is taking to reduce its carbon footprint. City staff provided an update on the Corporate Climate Action Strategy to councillors Monday.

Jul 7, 2011 3:00 PM Read more >

Proposed coal mine over Baynes Sound 'isn't an easy ask,' admits Comox Valley MLA

A recent 30-day public comment period indicates widespread opposition to the proposed Raven underground coal mine in Baynes Sound.

Jul 7, 2011 3:00 PM Read more >

Audit flags big gaps in policing environmental reviews

No way to prove required measures are working: Doyle

Jul 7, 2011 1:00 PM Read more >

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