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Why not fight? Court delays a disincentive to pay traffic fines or plead guilty to more serious crimes

A Comox Valley paramedic is helping deliver clean water to earthquake survivors in coastal Japan. Martin Metz is part of the Canadian Medical Assistance Teams (CMAT) medical team that has been volunteering in Ishinomaki, in the Miyagi Prefecture in Japan.

École Robb Road Elementary teaching team uses the power of social learning to engage all students and deepen learning experiences.

A slightly silver glow may be shining from the pages of the Comox Valley Record, as the newspaper is celebrating a major milestone — its 25th anniversary. On March 26, 1986, the very first issue of the then-titled Courtenay Comox Valley Record hit newsstands, marking a daring venture on the part of David Black's Island Publishers Ltd, said Grant Lawrence, publisher of the newspaper for more than 15 years.

After months of haggles and compromises, the regional district board adopted Tuesday the Regional Growth Strategy, a government-mandated document to manage land use activities over the next 20 years.

Comox council had the first opportunity to examine the first draft of the 2011-2015 capital and financial plans Wednesday, with both plans using the Comox Valley Regional District's concept of 'zero-based budgeting' for 2011.

A special Hornby Island family, is awaiting the arrival of two new members. People all over the world are anticipating the hatching of two baby eagles, predicted to hatch late this April.

Due to BC Hydro’s spring maintenance on the Puntledge River generating station, Comox Valley water system users will be affected by severe restrictions beginning Wednesday.

Taking a conservative approach, the school district's secretary-treasurer is looking at a pretty balanced budget for next year.

Four directors gave it the thumbs down, but the no votes were not enough to prevent the Comox Valley Regional District board from adopting a $56.5 million budget, which is down from last year. The naysayers were Courtenay directors Greg Phelps, Murray Presley and Larry Jangula, and Cumberland representative Leslie Baird.