the 40 year old building is "well past its due date" - does that mean that a new building would only last 30-40 years?
why such a short lifespan?

Comox Valley taxpayers could soon be on the hook for new RCMP detachment building | CBC News The officer in charge of the Comox Valley RCMP is calling on member municipalities in the region to replace the aging detachment building— a project that is likely to cost taxpayers tens of millions o...

a new RCMP building should cost about 78-90million
makes Courtenay's $14 million firehall sound like a bargain

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B.C.'s North Island College poised to suspend 15 programs | CBC News Students and instructors at North Island College (NIC) say they're disappointed following the institution's recommendation to suspend 15 programs from its three main campuses on mid and north Vancouve...

Cuts to higher education will inevitable impact the local economy
Currently the only new government funding being spent is at 19 Wing
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ANALYSIS | Nanaimo the best city for quality of life in B.C. — or so says a new global ranking | CBC News The results are in: Nanaimo has the best quality of life in British Columbia. Assuming you believe a website based on user surveys, at least.

A true rags to riches story. Nanaimo had the unfortunate nick name of the "Heroin Capital of Canada" in the 90s. Well done Nanaimo!
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B.C. won't extend its drug decriminalization project, health minister announces | CBC News The three-year pilot project, which allowed people to be in possession of small amounts of illicit drugs, began on Jan. 31, 2023, and will expire at the end of this month.

Some will say this is good news - I have my doubts

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also let's build more pipelines - what could go wrong?

Decriminalization could be coming to an end. The pilot certainly had some significant challenges, but drug deaths have trended downward since the policy was put in place

Nicole Minions starting the New Year with a Facebook announcement that she's seeking re-elect for Comox Mayor

Town of Comox and CUPE 556 reach new 3 year agreement : My Comox Valley Now Get the latest Comox Valley & Courtenay news, events, weather updates, community contests, and live radio via 98.9 Jet FM on My Comox Valley Now—your go-to source for local happenings and information.

Comox CUPE members will get a 13.5% increase in wages over the 3 year agreement
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B.C. municipalities say they're on the hook for millions that the feds, province should fund | CBC News B.C. municipalities have long complained senior levels of government have “downloaded” costs and responsibilities onto them. Now some cities have tried to quantify how much they’ve taken on — and they...

Expect to hear more about this topic as those in office seek re-election
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Vancouver Island company has greasy solution to knock down road dust | CBC News In Mill Bay, B.C., Ergo Eco Solutions says results of a pilot project from last summer point to a new solution to help with dust suppression on the province's dirt roads.

Great to see environmentally conscious solutions being developed on Vancouver Island
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19 Wing Comox purchases 52-unit apartment building in Courtenay for military members | CBC News A 52-unit apartment building in the Comox Valley has been purchased by the Department of National Defence. It's the second purchase of this kind on Vancouver Island and part of a Canada-wide effort to...

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Get creative when wrapping gifts this year. Use what you have on hand or reusable options.🎁
For more zero waste ideas visit www.cswm.ca/wastefreeholiday
#CSWM #ZeroWaste

Big moves on housing in the waning months of the CVRD board's term.

Some might say an abundance of caution to investigate discarded construction material

Seriously injured mountain biker rescued in 5.5-hour operation in Cumberland Comox Valley SAR was called Saturday after a 26 year-old biker crashed on a Black Diamond trail, suffering suspected spinal and head injuries.

Comox Valley SAR was called Saturday after a 26 year-old biker crashed on a Black Diamond trail, suffering suspected spinal and head injuries.

How B.C.’s hospitality sector is trying to solve its garbage problem | CBC News Going out to a restaurant, theatre or sporting event can be good entertainment, but can come with the environmental consequences of garbage like packaging and food waste — some B.C. providers say they...

A similar system has been put in place by the North Island College by NISU eats at the Comox Valley Campus cafeteria
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Comox Valley RCMP begin using body-worn cameras Mounties with the Comox Valley RCMP are starting to use body-worn cameras, the detachment announced Wednesday.

Billed as better RCMP accountability, also an additional cost going straight to property taxes
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Canadian village taps abandoned coal mines for clean geothermal energy Canada's village of Cumberland has began using abandoned coal mines to supply clean geothermal heating and cooling for homes and businesses.

Clean power from the remains of dirty coal extraction. Another rags to riches story in the Village of Cumberland
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Explains a lot about how why people can't figure out 4-Way stops

Makes that new Courtenay outdoor pool sound like a bargin

The news we've been waiting for

BC govs haven't increased funding to Post Sec in decades. They're in financial free fall without international students.
Would like to know how much is being spent on review?
There are broad cuts happening at ever Institution in the province.
Is full crisis the best time for review? Not sure

Comox increase of 8.65% - plus what looks like an additional .1% for things like new bus shelters and improved beach access. - so maybe more like 8.75%
I wonder if there's an easier way to convey increases of a 1/1000 of a percent more clearly for the public? A dollar figure perhaps?
#CVpolitics

It's budget time across the municipalities this month.
City of Courtenay's table showing how Island communities tax bills compare
Wonder if that data center in Nanaimo will help them move down a few spots

Only one of these news sources got the headline right - and it's not the CBC.
Courtenay Council did not vote to replace the pool just yet, despite what the headline says.
MyComoxValleyNow punching above its weight on this one

no confusing her with the moderates folks

Courtenay councillors vote to replace outdoor pool despite estimated $32.5M price tag | CBC News Amid a flurry of decisions about major pool repairs and replacements in municipalities across B.C., councillors in the City of Courtenay have voted to replace its aging outdoor pool at an estimated co...

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Public support for a seasonal pool replacement was high - unclear if it will remain that way.
Courtenay looks to regional partners (CVRD) for funding support before it goes ahead.

Facebook posts are the new stand in for campaign press releases in the Comox Valley
#CVpolitics
#Courtenayvotes