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The Week: Comox, Cumberland appointments pass, but no word on Courtenay … yet

The Week: Comox, Cumberland appointments pass, but no word on Courtenay … yet

by George Le Masurier | Nov 8, 2022

Cumberland and Comox municipal councils approve their mayor’s annual appointments, but Courtenay was a no show at its inaugural meeting. Is there conflict behind the scenes?

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The Week: Valley councils begin new terms, but will Comox ignore voters?

The Week: Valley councils begin new terms, but will Comox ignore voters?

by George Le Masurier | Nov 1, 2022

Dr. Jonathan Kerr topped the polls with voters, but will that resonate at the Comox Town Council as it is poised to approve new Mayor Nicole Minions’ appointments and assignments?

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THE WEEK: Water supplies are good, fireworks are bad and where Daniel Arbour lives

THE WEEK: Water supplies are good, fireworks are bad and where Daniel Arbour lives

by George Le Masurier | Oct 26, 2022

Despite the long drought this summer, Comox Valley water system supplies have not been threatened; the BC Wildfire Service has banned fireworks this year and clarifying Daniel Arbour’s place of residence

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Let’s put one of the craziest Comox Valley elections into the history book, and then close it

Let’s put one of the craziest Comox Valley elections into the history book, and then close it

by George Le Masurier | Oct 18, 2022

It was weird. But when the sun rose on Oct. 16, Comox Valley voters had made it clear they liked the direction charted by our local governments. In the municipalities, they elected all but two incumbents. In most races, the vote was a definite pat on the back for a job well done.

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A few random items as the 2022 election comes to a close

A few random items as the 2022 election comes to a close

by George Le Masurier | Oct 14, 2022

Long-time public official Bronco Moncrief dies, Manno Theos hangs out in Greece, and Daniel Arbour reacts to lies about his campaign finances

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Who’s behind the shadowy Comox Valley political action groups? We shine some light

Who’s behind the shadowy Comox Valley political action groups? We shine some light

by George Le Masurier | Oct 13, 2022

We dig deeper into what may have driven the darker, angry tone in this year’s municipal elections, and we shine a light on the shadowy political action groups and the Big Money players who have taken an interest in the Comox Valley

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Local candidates clam up rather than speak to Comox Valley voters in public

Local candidates clam up rather than speak to Comox Valley voters in public

by George Le Masurier | Oct 11, 2022

Many Courtenay, Comox and electoral area candidates with similar ideologies have usurped the democratic process this year by declining to attend organized public forums, a huge disservice to voters

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Councillor Melanie McCollum’s mother dies in bicycle-truck accident in Courtenay

Councillor Melanie McCollum’s mother dies in bicycle-truck accident in Courtenay

by George Le Masurier | Oct 10, 2022

Anything a city can do to make our roads safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, children and the mobility impaired should be praised, not criticized. The rest is just nonsense from desperate candidates who run negative campaigns

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Decafnation recommends these candidates as District 71 trustees

Decafnation recommends these candidates as District 71 trustees

by George Le Masurier | Oct 8, 2022

Decafnation’s panel of education insiders unanimously recommends these candidates for the School District 71 Board of Education

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