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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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The Week: Town of Comox parade denial was a petty ploy

The Week: Town of Comox parade denial was a petty ploy

by George Le Masurier | Aug 2, 2019

Town of Comox denies Mack Laing Heritage Society entry into the Nautical Days parade for their “alarming” and “inappropriate behaviour.” It’s nothing but petty, middle school politics

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What does ‘climate emergency’ mean? And, were the Vikings smoking weed?

What does ‘climate emergency’ mean? And, were the Vikings smoking weed?

by George Le Masurier | Jul 26, 2019

George Le Masurier photo By George Le Masurier hen our local governments declare a “climate emergency” what does that really mean? Is it simply a statement to recognize that climate change is real? Is it merely a trendy...

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The Week: the effects of drought, but who really owns the water?

The Week: the effects of drought, but who really owns the water?

by George Le Masurier | Jul 11, 2019

This spring’s drought has forced BC Hydro to reduce flows in the Puntledge River so fall Chinook have enough water to migrate, but who really owns this water? It’s not so clear anymore

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The Week: No gang problem here, but special RCMP unit shows up anyway

The Week: No gang problem here, but special RCMP unit shows up anyway

by George Le Masurier | Jun 28, 2019

No gang problem in the Comox Valley says Mayor Bob Wells and other interesting observations shooting around the community this week

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The Week: local bag bans support nation, global effort; these politicians go low

The Week: local bag bans support nation, global effort; these politicians go low

by George Le Masurier | Jun 13, 2019

We hope Trudeau follows through on a plastic bag ban, but it’s still important for small towns like Courtenay and Cumberland to pass bag bans, and for consumers to shun plastic now in all its forms

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