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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. 
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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.
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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. 
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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.
Clocks “fall back” an hour this weekend as daylight time ends
Clocks are set to “fall back” across much of Canada this weekend, as daylight time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2.
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Province issues warning after several dead rabbits in Cedar with suspected rabbit hemorrhagic disease
Mid-Vancouver Island rabbit owners are being warned after several wild rabbits were found dead in Cedar with suspected rabbit hemorrhagic disease. Testing is underway to confirm the cause. 
B.C. Conservatives propose higher tax caps to offset municipal losses from pipeline assessment
Proposed legislation from the B.C. Conservatives would raise taxation rate caps for municipalities, which are bracing for a potentially major financial hit from upcoming assessment changes.
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Comox Valley set to showcase Halloween spirit Friday night
The Comox Valley region is gearing up for a spooky Friday, with multiple events planned across the area. 
Eby leaves door open to early election over North Coast transmission line bill
Premier David Eby isn’t ruling out an early election if his government’s bill to fast-track construction of the North Coast transmission line fails to pass.
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Volunteers sought for Courtenay River Cleanup Nov. 9
Ace Brewing and BC Marine Trails Network Association are teaming up for an event in early November to spruce up the Riverway Heritage Walk in Courtenay.




