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Dedicated Comox radiologist being maligned unfairly

Dear editor, Regarding the radiologist who has recently come under fire at SJGH in Comox, this is a man that I personally had to the honour to work closely with for many years. This man has been described in the newspapers as “Well respected by his peers.” There is a reason for this respect. He earned it!

Berm near Courtenay Costco would be humane

Dear editor, Why can’t whoever owns the land between the Costco store (Costco? The city? A mysterious stranger?) and the neighbouring Elderberry subdivision put in a simple thing like a landscaped berm to ease those people’s stress?

Veteran tradesman cringes in horror

Dear editor, It was an interesting article in your paper (Record, Feb. 23) concerning the new Trades Training Centre at North Island College, a necessary facility, I'm sure.

Comox Valley just might be the Greatest Place in Canada

The Comox Valley — and many of its special areas — has been nominated as Canada's Greatest Place in a contest being run by the Canadian Institute of Planners.

EDITORIAL: Here we go again — another early federal election

Unless a scandal of epic proportions envelops Canada’s Conservative government, there will be a spring election.

Comox cultural centre not new idea, but it is a good one

Dear editor, After reading the Comox Valley Record and reading the article presented by Barbara Price, which is concerning the Cultural Centre being a welcome idea for Comox, it is not the first time that that proposal has been presented.

New Comox Valley hospital location 'ludicrous'

Dear editor, The recent announcement that the new hospital is to be located near Crown Isle is a ludicrous idea.

LOCAL EDITORIAL: Get in the pink and combat bullies

Pink might not be your colour on the other 364 days of the year, but today is different. Today is Pink Shirt Day.

HST not progressive tax, and is step in wrong direction

Dear editor, A letter was published in your Feb. 16 issue under the puzzling headline of “Embrace HST as progressive change.”

Media treatment of Comox radiologist 'less than fair'

Dear editor, Even though I would recognize him in the hall of the hospital, I do not personally know Dr. Zanbilowicz. I am writing this letter today to comment on how I feel the reporting of the story has been less than fair.