New trash cans chosen for Comox households for 2024 program

Comox plans to use automated waste collection trucks after a switch starting in 2024. (Photo submitted)
Comox needs standard cart models that co-operate with automated pick up trucks
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Comox Valley Regional District hosting public forums for Sewer Extension South Project
    Raymond Salgado of Nanaimo, competes on 'Canada's Got Talent'. (Canada's Got Talent photo)

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    In Vancouver, Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma, left, looks on as BC Wildfire Service operations director Cliff Chapman speaks over Zoom June 8, 2023 in an update about the province’s wildfire situation. (Lauren Collins)

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    Officials warn of ‘very challenging’ fire season ahead in B.C.
    Through June 30, Laughing Oyster Bookshop is highlighting a selection of local books from B.C. publisher Heritage House, committed both to local writers and the province’s independent bookstores, working to help preserve our collective history and reflect the diversity of our communities. Heritage House photos

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        Bigg’s Killer Whales, more commonly seen off B.C. shores, are recorded in a hunting and feeding frenzy in the waters off California. (evanb_ocean for the California Killer Whale Project/Instagram)

        VIDEO: B.C. Bigg’s whales spotted in hunting frenzy in California waters

        Vancouver Island Ferry Company’s Hullo vessels at the Damen Group facility in Vietnam. (CNW Group/Vancouver Island Ferry Company photo)

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        The Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal men’s prison, is seen in Abbotsford, B.C., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. An architect of the legislation governing Canada’s prison system says while most want retribution on killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo, it was some time ago that the country “gave up torture.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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        Last year, Hope Air was able to facilitate 10,251 travel arrangements for Canadians in medical need. (Hope Air/Special to The News)

        Give Hope Wings fundraiser cleared for takeoff at B.C. regional airports

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        The Hugh Keenleyside Dam near Castlegar was one of three built as part of the Columbia River Treaty. It has had a huge impact on the Columbia River valley all the way to Revelstoke. Photo: Contributed

        Agreement reached to share Columbia River Treaty revenues with First Nations

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        The Downtown Courtenay Farmers Market returns Wednesday afternoons, starting June 7. File photo

        Wednesday afternoon markets return to Downtown Courtenay for the summer

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          Canadian and Ukrainian flags flying on a front-yard flag pole at a home in Chilliwack on Feb. 24, 2023. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

          Comox Valley Ukrainian Cultural Society presents second in a series of historical lectures

          The Comox Valley Ukrainian Cultural Society continues its series on Ukrainian history,…

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            File - People stand outside of the Steve Jobs Theater before an event on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Cupertino, Calif. If Apple unveils a widely anticipated headset equipped with mixed reality technology at the theater on Monday, it will be the company's biggest new product since the introduction of the Apple Watch nearly a decade ago.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

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            Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its…

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            Emerging and professional artists can apply for $250-$1,000 in funding for community-based arts and culture initiatives in the Comox Valley.

            Comox Valley Arts announces new Incubator Microgrant Program

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            Celebrating 43 years together the Iconic Canadian rock band 54-40 will play an outdoor sold out show on at Duncan’s Red Arrow Brewery on Saturday June 10. (Photo by Jaden D)

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            Steve Tersmette launches his new book Waterfall Hikes in the Canadian Rockies in the Platzl on Saturday, June 3. Paul Rodgers photo.

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            The Comox Valley Regional District is hosting two community information sessions on work done to date to assess current facilities and use, and advise on the next steps in the Comox Valley Recreation Commission’s strategic planning direction. File photo

            Info sessions upcoming on Comox Valley Recreation Commission’s strategic planning direction

            Residents of the Comox Valley are invited to learn about the path…

            The Strathcona Nordics athletes raced at Nationals and came home with several stellar individual and team performances and placed 14th overall in national club standings, out of 55 clubs. Photo supplied

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                  Galaxy Motors Courtenay Sales Manager Don Harrison (left) and General Sales Manager Jay Wilson.

                  Courtenay car dealership welcomes 2 new team members

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