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The Week: We’re back but CV pathologists are gone — and, face mask deniers beware

The Week: We’re back but CV pathologists are gone — and, face mask deniers beware

by George Le Masurier | Oct 2, 2020

The last two remaining general pathologists in the Comox Valley have resigned as Island Health increases its pressure to take away more onsite medical services from North Island hospitals.

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The Week: VIHA and province disrespect our hospital board, medical staff and the public

The Week: VIHA and province disrespect our hospital board, medical staff and the public

by George Le Masurier | Dec 6, 2019

As the Vancouver Island Health Authority reduces health care services to north islanders and deflects accountability, the public looks to the Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital District board for advocacy

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The Week: March for our planet today, but who will take the big, bold steps we need?

The Week: March for our planet today, but who will take the big, bold steps we need?

by George Le Masurier | Nov 29, 2019

The Comox Valley will march at 1 pm today for changes to slow down climate change. But are we really just giving lip service when bolder actions are needed to save the planet?

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The Week: Where did the Attorney General go; and, Trudeau’s middle ‘class’

The Week: Where did the Attorney General go; and, Trudeau’s middle ‘class’

by George Le Masurier | Nov 22, 2019

Has the BC Attorney General’s office may have changed its view of the Town of Comox’s desire to alter the Mack Laing Trust? How else to explain the last eight months of dead silence?

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Did the Comox Town Council pay their CAO 0,000 just to go away? Why?

Did the Comox Town Council pay their CAO $350,000 just to go away? Why?

by George Le Masurier | Oct 18, 2019

What is really going on within the Town of Comox? With several high-cost lawsuits and disgruntled public works employees, it’s clear that everyone is not generally happy

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North Island Hospital clinical pathology lab work threatened by VIHA, sign the petition

North Island Hospital clinical pathology lab work threatened by VIHA, sign the petition

by Barbara Biley | Oct 16, 2019

The Vancouver Island Health Authority plans to eliminate medical laboratory testing at the Comox Valley and Campbell River hospitals next year, but a group of citizens are fighting the change for better patient services

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The Week: Island Health takeover for public safety, and Horner’s negative campaign

The Week: Island Health takeover for public safety, and Horner’s negative campaign

by George Le Masurier | Oct 4, 2019

Island Health was right to take control of Comox Valley Seniors Village, and Retirement Concepts justification for staff shortages doesn’t hold up

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The Week: CVRD pledges 0,000 to watershed; trouble in the town

The Week: CVRD pledges $750,000 to watershed; trouble in the town

by George Le Masurier | Sep 27, 2019

CVRD’s contribution to the potential purchase of another 226 acres of riparian areas around Perseverance Creek is a good step toward protection of the Comox Valley drinking water supply

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Why did Comox boot its CAO? No shortage of speculation around town

Why did Comox boot its CAO? No shortage of speculation around town

by George Le Masurier | Sep 20, 2019

The Town of Comox booted its chief administrative officer, Richard Kanigan, this week. Why? Councillors aren’t saying, so people are floating their own theories

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