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Soccer club still working toward artificial turf in Comox Valley

The Comox Valley United Soccer Club is seeking approval in principle from the regional district for a pair of artificial turf fields at Valley View Park.

First two readings done for Comox Official Community Plan

With three new recommendations added, Comox council passed first and second reading of the new Official Community Plan, making way for a public hearing at the end of May prior to finalization.
Have cause, will ride, hopefully with more riders

Have cause, will ride, hopefully with more riders

Several injured in Cumberland car-motorcycle collision

Two people remain in hospital following an accident Wednesday night in Cumberland, in which a car and motorcycle collided near Dunsmuir Avenue.
Premier lists three priorities for her government

Premier lists three priorities for her government

Sticking with her promise of keeping an open government, Premier Christy Clark spent noon hour Tuesday in Courtenay answering questions concerning the Island's railway, the proposed Raven Coal Mine project and the HST at Crown Isle resort as part of a town-hall style meeting.

For a change, Comox Valley RCMP support later liquor hours

The Comox Valley RCMP would support the Avalanche Bar and Grill in Courtenay staying open until 2 a.m. Courtenay council received an application Monday from the Avalanche for a permanent change to its liquor licence and heard from general manager Devin Moldenhauer, who is hoping to fill what he sees as a gap in the market.

Comox Valley Regional District challenged about water 'facts'

There is no water problem in the Comox Valley. There's lots of it, even too much at times, says Valley resident Richard Hallett, a former college administrator who appeared Tuesday before the regional district's water committee with information about water data.
Indian affairs minister looking forward to more work with 'willing partners'

Indian affairs minister looking forward to more work with 'willing partners'

Vancouver Island North Conservative MP John Duncan has retained his post as minister of aboriginal affairs and northern development, part of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's new federal ministry that promises greater security and stability for Canadians.
Restless Josie getting own provincial TV show

Restless Josie getting own provincial TV show

Restless Josie's (www.restlessjosie.com) wanderlust inspired adventure sports and travel show will air on British Columbia's CHEK TV (www.cheknews.ca) beginning this fall. Hosted and directed by Josie Boulding, a Campbell River-raised, Courtenay-based photographer and videographer, Restless Josie's first season includes 13 30-minute episodes shot on location in Canada.
Helping Tour de Rock, one hot dog at a time

Helping Tour de Rock, one hot dog at a time