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Did the Comox Town Council pay their CAO $350,000 just to go away? Why?

Did the Comox Town Council pay their CAO $350,000 just to go away? Why?

by George Le Masurier | Oct 18, 2019

What is really going on within the Town of Comox? With several high-cost lawsuits and disgruntled public works employees, it’s clear that everyone is not generally happy

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North Island Hospital clinical pathology lab work threatened by VIHA, sign the petition

North Island Hospital clinical pathology lab work threatened by VIHA, sign the petition

by Barbara Biley | Oct 16, 2019

The Vancouver Island Health Authority plans to eliminate medical laboratory testing at the Comox Valley and Campbell River hospitals next year, but a group of citizens are fighting the change for better patient services

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The Week: Island Health takeover for public safety, and Horner’s negative campaign

The Week: Island Health takeover for public safety, and Horner’s negative campaign

by George Le Masurier | Oct 4, 2019

Island Health was right to take control of Comox Valley Seniors Village, and Retirement Concepts justification for staff shortages doesn’t hold up

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The Week: CVRD pledges $750,000 to watershed; trouble in the town

The Week: CVRD pledges $750,000 to watershed; trouble in the town

by George Le Masurier | Sep 27, 2019

CVRD’s contribution to the potential purchase of another 226 acres of riparian areas around Perseverance Creek is a good step toward protection of the Comox Valley drinking water supply

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Why did Comox boot its CAO? No shortage of speculation around town

Why did Comox boot its CAO? No shortage of speculation around town

by George Le Masurier | Sep 20, 2019

The Town of Comox booted its chief administrative officer, Richard Kanigan, this week. Why? Councillors aren’t saying, so people are floating their own theories

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The Week: Courtenay Liberals without candidate days into the Oct. 21 federal election

The Week: Courtenay Liberals without candidate days into the Oct. 21 federal election

by George Le Masurier | Sep 13, 2019

Three days into the federal election campaign and the Liberal Party in the Courtenay-Alberni riding still have not chosen a candidate

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Blood-sucking insects, will they spoil our west coast paradise?

Blood-sucking insects, will they spoil our west coast paradise?

by George Le Masurier | Aug 23, 2019

The absence of blood-sucking insects used to be one of the joys of west coast living. But as Miracle Beach folks are discovering, a changing climate is messing with that

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Woodstock icon living in Comox, 3L developers defeated, and public wants bold action

Woodstock icon living in Comox, 3L developers defeated, and public wants bold action

by George Le Masurier | Aug 16, 2019

The Week: Woman in the iconic Woodstock photograph lives in Comox and while the BC Supreme Court ruled against 3L Developments, the conflict isn’t over. Plus, a survey shows the Canadian public is far ahead of politicians on climate change

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The Week: logging in the watershed, update on Comox parade ban and more

The Week: logging in the watershed, update on Comox parade ban and more

by George Le Masurier | Aug 9, 2019

Our report on logging in the Comox Lake watershed stirs debate. We check on Comox Mayor Russ Arnott’s allegations of complaints about the Mack Laing Heritage Society, but can’t find any. And sewage commission will reconsider Area B representation

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