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Phase 1 of Lake Trail Multi-Use Path completed

A new pathway designed to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety between two elementary schools has completed its first phase. 

B.C. Hydro cites unforeseen risks for Site C dam cost overruns

B.C. Hydro is blaming the outsized costs for the Site C dam construction on a series of “low probability, high consequence” events, and said it should have done a better job preparing for those risks. The post B.C. Hydro cites unforeseen risks for Site C dam cost overruns appeared first on AM 1150.

‘Generational investment’: Ottawa’s 2025 budget focuses on housing, workers and clean energy

A “generational investment” is how Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced the 2025 federal budget, a plan that pours money into housing, workers and clean-energy projects.

2026 dog licences now being offered to CVRD pet owners

Pet owners in the Comox Valley can now renew their dog licences for 2026. 

Comox Town Council to consider changes to facility rental and booking policy

The Town of Comox is considering a new policy that would give staff the authority to deny or cancel facility rentals linked to hate or discrimination.

Free transit and ferry rides for veterans in B.C. on Remembrance Day

Ferries and public transit in parts of British Columbia will be free for veterans as the province marks Remembrance Day next Tuesday. The post Free transit and ferry rides for veterans in B.C. on Remembrance Day appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. Coroners Service reports 158 suspected drug toxicity deaths in September

The B.C. Coroners Service said Monday that preliminary data shows 158 people died in September of suspected drug toxicity.  The post B.C. Coroners Service reports 158 suspected drug toxicity deaths in September appeared first on AM 1150.

Joint task force to develop supports for tariff-hit forestry sector

A joint federal and provincial task force will work to determine how to support Canada’s forestry sector amid potentially devastating U.S. tariff rates on softwood lumber. The post Joint task force to develop supports for tariff-hit forestry sector appeared first on AM 1150.

Your Courtenay, Your Voice survey live until Nov. 21

The City of Courtenay has launched its 2025 resident survey, “Your Courtenay, Your Voice,” which will run until Nov. 21.

Forests summit planned in Vancouver amid mounting U.S. tariffs on wood

Federal and provincial ministers are set to meet in Vancouver Monday for a forestry summit, as the sector braces for a major hit from new U.S. tariffs.  The post Forests summit planned in Vancouver amid mounting U.S. tariffs on wood appeared first on AM 1150.

Two new transit designs will be given consideration by Courtenay council 

New transit exchange designs are being proposed to Courtenay council and if passed could be implemented next year.
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