Patti Mertz
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Library workers in strike position Thursday
Workers at Vancouver Island Regional libraries could go on strike this week.The last collective agreement between the library and BCGEU Local 702 expired at the end of 2020.In a...
Concrete wall removal underway at old Field Sawmill site
You may see some more activity at the old sawmill site on the river in coming weeks. Crews will be removing the 170metre-long concrete wall, buried just behind the steel-piling...
On-campus student housing coming to North Island College in Courtenay
North Island College has announced that it is creating its first on-campus student housing project.The Comox Valley campus in Courtenay will see 157 individual and 60 family-specific options in...
Worker killed during mobile home installation
One person is dead following a workplace fatality in Coombs. Oceanside RCMP confirm that a crew was blocking a 62-foot long mobile home Wednesday afternoon, when one of the workers...
BC child care providers to receive $20 million in health & safety funding
BC Daycares are set to receive $20million dollars to beef up their defenses against the Omicron covid variant. The new, one time Health and Safety grant can be used to...
Another round of grants available for programs that help the homeless
Programs that address homelessness issues can apply for the recently-opened second intake for BC’s Strengthening Communities' Services Program.The Strengthening Communities' Services Program gives local governments and First Nations additional...
Comox Valley Schools adopts equity and non-discrimination policy
After a couple of years of consulation and getting the language right, the Comox Valley Schools Board of Education has voted to adopt an Equity and Non-Discrimination Policy.The process...
Social media extortion, crypto-theft scams hit coast residents
More reminders today that the online scammers are out there, in social media and on dating apps. Sunshine Coast RCMP are reporting two recent thefts. In the first case, a person...
Freedom Convoy 2022 rolls on to Ottawa
A convoy of truck drivers from British Columbia is making its way to Ottawa. They will be joined in the...
Students encouraged to walk, wheel to class
Two Vancouver Island schools will get more exercise and fresh air, as part of the Active School Travel Pilot...
Update: 10 reported injured in explosion at 19 Wing CFB Comox
It is now reported that ten people were injured in the explosion this morning at CFB Comox, that appears...
Expect to pay more for propane this winter
The Canadian Propane Association says high international demand, coupled with increasing transportation costs, have caused a spike in propane...
Purple Light Nights shines the light on Intimate Partner Violence
Every October, community groups and the RCMP work to shine a light on Intimate Partner Violence, through something called...
Monday morning ferries cancelled ahead of storm system
BC Ferries has cancelled all of its Monday morning sailings, and some afternoon sailings, between the mainland and Vancouver...
BC youth in care will get iPhones for safety, self-esteem
Nearly 4,000 youth in care in British Columbia are getting iPhones. The ministry's Phones4Youth program is beginning to distribute smartphones...
OPEN LETTER: Island Health give thanks to all health-care workers
This Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks to all our health-care workersLeah Hollins, Chair, Island Health Board of DirectorsThe COVID-19 pandemic...
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Canada Post to resume limited service as CUPW shifts to rotating strikes Oct. 11
Canada Post says it will begin restarting mail operations this weekend as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers shifts from a national walkout to rotating strikes.
Lewis Centre squash court upgrades underway
The City of Courtenay is serving up some good news for local squash enthusiasts.
CVRD warning residents about potential utility bill disruptions due to Canada Post strike
The ongoing Canada Post strike may affect the Comox Valley Regional District’s (CVRD) ability to distribute bills.Â
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