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B.C. child advocate reappointed

B.C. child advocate reappointed

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has been reappointed for a second term as B.C.'s Representative for Children and Youth.
Spying on the spy-hopper

Spying on the spy-hopper

A YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER got more than she bargained for Saturday afternoon when she spotted a pod of orcas near the tip of Goose Spit.
Fire at Courtenay restaurant closes it temporarily

Fire at Courtenay restaurant closes it temporarily

Co-owner Jeff Lucas said Monday he hopes to have the Old House Restaurant reopened in several days after a weekend fire.
Family law updated for modern times

Family law updated for modern times

The B.C. government has introduced changes to family law, to reflect modern trends from test-tube babies to common-law relationships.
Holiday drivers have backup plan

Holiday drivers have backup plan

They spread cheer by helping those who may have overindulged in too much a safe ride home.

Reward offered for Comox deer slayer

The United Bowhunters of B.C. are offering a reward or information leading to the conviction of whoever killed several Comox deer.
Book bonanza

Book bonanza

Crowds flocked this week to grab books, records, CDs and more at the annual Courtenay Rotary Club Books for the Cure fundraiser.
Plenty of resources for Comox Valley families

Plenty of resources for Comox Valley families

"If one person walks out of here and makes one phone call and has one answer to a question they had, this is all worth it. Just one."
Up the river without a paddle

Up the river without a paddle

SOME SALMON SPAWN up the Puntledge River more successfully than others.
Recover costs from guilty staff, B.C. told

Recover costs from guilty staff, B.C. told

The B.C. government should try to recover legal fees paid on behalf of employees found guilty of crimes, a review recommends.