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Work continues to renovate the exterior of Courtenay City Hall.

  • Oct. 13, 2011 6:00 p.m.
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Work continues to renovate the exterior of Courtenay City Hall. When council approved the project earlier this year

Work continues to renovate the exterior of Courtenay City Hall. When council approved the project earlier this year

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