www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Municipal elections are 6 months away. How many in the Village could possibly want a role in government? Sayward's legal fees last year were more than roads, public works, parks and the community centre combined.

Courtenay Council has passed their budget. Taxes continue to go up- the new firehall will cost the 18 million. Jolicoeur opposed the budget with no motions to amend it. He also opposed the ACC bylaw, which are new charges to have development help pay for the cost of growth.

Clearcuts = Floods. Is anyone surprised by the results of this study?

Let’s Talk Royston Projects The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is hosting an open house for Royston residents to update on a few projects happening in the community on March 11. Read News Release: https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/connect/news/lets-talk-royston-projects

A divisive OCP process for the Town of Comox. Councilors Meilleur, Kerr and the Mayor did not support the OCPs moves toward higher density allowing 6 story buildings in some areas

a new RCMP building should cost about 78-90million makes Courtenay's $14 million firehall sound like a bargain www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Cuts to higher education will inevitable impact the local economy Currently the only new government funding being spent is at 19 Wing www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A true rags to riches story. Nanaimo had the unfortunate nick name of the "Heroin Capital of Canada" in the 90s. Well done Nanaimo! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Some will say this is good news - I have my doubts www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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

Comox CUPE members will get a 13.5% increase in wages over the 3 year agreement www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/115836/news/...

Expect to hear more about this topic as those in office seek re-election www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Great to see environmentally conscious solutions being developed on Vancouver Island www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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

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

A similar system has been put in place by the North Island College by NISU eats at the Comox Valley Campus cafeteria www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Billed as better RCMP accountability, also an additional cost going straight to property taxes cheknews.ca/comox-valley...

Clean power from the remains of dirty coal extraction. Another rags to riches story in the Village of Cumberland interestingengineering.com/energy/coal-...

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

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

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... 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