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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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The Week: Strange attitude in Comox and perils of logging in watersheds

The Week: Strange attitude in Comox and perils of logging in watersheds

by George Le Masurier | Jun 7, 2019

“We’re from the government and we’re here to help you,” is an old joke, but recent events show the truth of this irony in the town of Comox, plus cycling in Courtenay and the perils of logging in watersheds

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The Week: violations at Seniors Village, applause for Wendy Morin, solving homelessness

The Week: violations at Seniors Village, applause for Wendy Morin, solving homelessness

by George Le Masurier | May 30, 2019

Decafnation reports on regulatory non-compliance at Comox Valley Seniors Village; applause for Wendy Morin, and head-shaking for Comox Council’s disregard of K’omoks First Nation’s concerns

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The Week: Courtenay declares climate emergency; rainforest rhinos

The Week: Courtenay declares climate emergency; rainforest rhinos

by George Le Masurier | May 23, 2019

Climate change seems to dominate the news with growing frequency. This week, the City of Courtenay joined many other governments in declaring the planet faces a climate emergency

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The Week: A little hypocrisy from Comox at the Sewage Commission

The Week: A little hypocrisy from Comox at the Sewage Commission

by George Le Masurier | May 16, 2019

A little hypocrisy surfaces at the Courtenay-Comox Sewage Commission. Where’s the bike racks? Unplug the stoplight. Cumberland leads again. And, some fine journalism from the National Post

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