THURSDAY, April 28, 2016
VOLUME 31 | NO. 34
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NEWS A man and his dog
Glenn Tiede and his dog Billy Bob — a seven-year-old Jack Russell terrier/border collie cross — are bound for Buckingham, England to compete at the World Agility Championships at the Addington Manor Equestrian Centre. ■ P3
Comox Valley Water Forum
If you have questions about the lengthy boil water advisories or the amount of time in Stage 3 water restrictions in the past year, you may wish to attend the Comox Valley Water Forum being held at the Comox Recreation Centre on May 7. ■ P3
Push to bring back ABE programs
The North Island Students’ Union would like to see government funding reinstated for Adult Basic Education programs. ■ P4
Charrette produces possibilities
Three main ideas emerged from a design charrette process last month at Native Sons Hall: create the heart of downtown; improve the core streets of Fourth, Fifth and Sixth; and make better connections, especially to the Courtenay River. ■ P4
Derelict boat removed
A derelict boat sitting on the shore at Goose Spit since January has been removed, confirmed the Comox Valley Regional District. The boat, which started off as a catamaran, was washed ashore during a storm, coming to rest within the RD’s water licence area. ■ P5
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