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VOLUME 30 | NO. 37
THE
349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043 Gail Szymanski, Manager
COMOX VALLEY
349 B 5th Street, Courtenay (250) 334-2043
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015
COFFEE WITH PAUL IVES
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NEWS
Public hearing for Lorne development
Approximately 100 people converged at the Comox Community Centre to voice concerns regarding the proposed development to the former Lorne Hotel site.
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Directors defend their decision
The Comox Valley Regional District recently defeated a motion to make individual voting results public. The motion, brought to the table by Larry Jangula, was defeated by a 5-4 vote.
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Flood study offers options
Find us on page A13
A Flood Management Study has presented a number of options to mitigate future flood risks. One is a flood wall, which would cost about $750,000. Another — a ring dike around the Puntledge Road commercial area — would exceed $5.8 million.
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ARTS
Ten years of making music The Strathcona Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 10th anniversary with special concerts May 23 and 24.
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SPORTS
CFLers in the house
Paris Jackson, JR Larose, Jason Arakgi, Justin Sorenson, Tim Cronk and Ryan Lucas were special guest instructors for the Comox Valley Raiders’ Game Ready Spring Training football camp.
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Halfpipe to glory
Cassie Sharpe continues to climb world rankings in freestyle skiing
Business Garden Home Classifieds
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