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Jumpstart program helping youth to get involved in physical activity

Jumpstart program helping youth to get involved in physical activity

Courtenay Canadian Tire dealer Bert Heeringa and his fellow Canadian Tire Jumpstart Pedal for Kids Cycling Tour riders have raised enough money to help more than 2,000 children sign up for sports and activities.
Car Free Sunday 'vibe was very high' except for isolated incidents

Car Free Sunday 'vibe was very high' except for isolated incidents

Rain wasn't going to ruin this parade. Following a morning downpour, the skies cleared Sunday afternoon for the inaugural Car Free Sunday in downtown Courtenay and Cumberland where pedestrians, rollerbladers, cyclists and skateboarders could roam the streets and not contend with vehicular traffic.
Cities grill province over municipal auditor

Cities grill province over municipal auditor

Civic leaders skeptical as Chong tries to calm concerns over new watchdog

Charges laid after several Comox Valley drug busts

Comox Valley RCMP took some drugs off local streets with several busts this month.
Let the good times roll!

Let the good times roll!

CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS IN Courtenay and Cumberland had a chance to stretch their legs during the inaugural Car Free Sunday.

Comox Valley volunteers help to rescue ill-prepared Victoria hiker

Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue helped to retrieve a poorly prepared 26-year-old Victoria hiker from Strathcona Provincial Park during the weekend.
Comox bike paths officially launched

Comox bike paths officially launched

THE COMOX VALLEY Cycling Coalition along with Comox Coun. Patti Fletcher, Mayor Paul Ives and Comox Valley MLA Don McRae officially unveiled the cycle lane project Friday.
Clark shuffles cabinet for fall session

Clark shuffles cabinet for fall session

Premier Christy Clark has shuffled her cabinet lineup before the legislature reopens next week, replacing Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy with Surrey-Panorama MLA Stephanie Cadieux as social development minister.
Governor General honours B.C. sheriffs

Governor General honours B.C. sheriffs

Governor General David Johnston began his first official visit to B.C. Monday, carrying on an 800-year tradition by presenting a new coat of arms and flag to the B.C. Sheriff Service.

Bates, Bronco not running for re-election in Cumberland

After 15 years on Cumberland council, Mayor Fred Bates announced Thursday he will not run for office in the November municipal election.