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Cumberland’s Weird Church will double as local art gallery

The former Cumberland United Church is where Weird Church in Cumberland is held. Record file photo

The Gallery @ Weird Church is a new initiative in Cumberland’s iconic…

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Mayor Leslie Baird and Fire Chief Mike WIlliamson cut the ribbon to officially open Cumberland's new fire hall during an open house on Saturday, Sept. 18. Photo by Mike Chouinard

The Comox Valley Community Foundation is accepting applications for new granting opportunities for individuals in the Comox Valley through the Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program. Stock image

Comox Valley Community Foundation launches fall Neighbourhood Small Grants program

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Liberal leader Justin Trudeau makes a campaign stop in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

All in the margins: The size of a Liberal victory could depend on B.C. results

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Cannabis giant Tilray announces it will be closing its Nanaimo operations

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Victoria Police Department (VicPD) Chief Del Manak said he is still processing an incident Saturday afternoon during which a woman poured liquid on him from behind. (Black Press Media file)

5 people arrested after Victoria police chief assaulted at memorial for Chantel Moore

by Wolf Depner

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The Canadian border is pictured at the Peace Arch Canada/USA border crossing in Surrey, B.C. Friday, March 20, 2020. Canadian snowbirds will be watching closely this week, suitcases at the ready and RVs full of fuel, to see if the United States finally eases the travel restrictions preventing them from driving south for the winter.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Snowbird season: Canadian retirees hope for prompt COVID booster shots in U.S. south

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B.C. Lions quarterback Michael Reilly (13) hands off to running back Chris Rainey (3) during first half CFL football action against the Montreal Alouettes in Montreal, Saturday, September 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Reilly tosses 2 touchdowns, leads B.C. Lions past Montreal Alouettes 27-18

by The Canadian Press

Nanoose Bay fitness enthusiast Mitchel Cook is training for an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for burpees on Nov. 5. (Submitted photo)

Vancouver Island man aims to set new Guinness World Records standard for burpees

by Michael Briones

Terry Fox Run will be held virtually on Sept. 19, 2021. (Terry Fox Foundation/Facebook)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Terry Fox?

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Tom LaFortune, left, Steve Sxwithul’txw and Snuneymuxw Chief Michael Wyse were among those in attendance for a cheque presentation at the band office Sept. 15. LaFortune and Sxwithul’txw organized a GoFundMe campaign, with proceeds funding a search for unmarked graves at a site in Nanaimo. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

First Nation welcomes donation to help with search of Nanaimo Indian Hospital site

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces new COVID-19 measures for Alberta in Calgary, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta introduces new rules, passport as COVID puts health system days from collapse

Canadians should expect plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors this fall, according to the Weather Network’s long-term outlook. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress file)

Weather Network says a pretty nice fall is in store for Canada

Serious crash could push Saskatchewan health-care system to brink: health officer

Surging COVID-19 cases have stretched resources to the limit and intensive care beds are full

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This photo provided by North Port Police Department, law enforcement officials conduct a search of the vast Carlton Reserve in the Sarasota, Fla., area for Brian Laundrie on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Laundrie is a person of interest in the disappearance of his girlfriend, Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito. (North Port Police Department via AP)

Search resumes for U.S. man whose girlfriend disappeared on cross-country trip

The family of Gabby Petito has been pleading with Brian Laundrie for answers

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Town of Comox reaching out to youth for assessment of outdoor recreational needs

The Comox Community Centre needs to hear from Comox families and youth…

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From left, Zoey, Zander, Karen and Shawn Lestage have been selected as the Ambassador Family for the 2021 Comox Valley Child Development Association Telethon. Photo by Crystal Clear Photography.

Ambassador family chosen for Comox Valley Child Development Association Telethon

46th annual telethon scheduled for Nov. 7 at the Sid Williams Theatre

by Terry Farrell

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