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The Week: Strange attitude in Comox and perils of logging in watersheds

The Week: Strange attitude in Comox and perils of logging in watersheds

by George Le Masurier | Jun 7, 2019

“We’re from the government and we’re here to help you,” is an old joke, but recent events show the truth of this irony in the town of Comox, plus cycling in Courtenay and the perils of logging in watersheds

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The Week: violations at Seniors Village, applause for Wendy Morin, solving homelessness

The Week: violations at Seniors Village, applause for Wendy Morin, solving homelessness

by George Le Masurier | May 30, 2019

Decafnation reports on regulatory non-compliance at Comox Valley Seniors Village; applause for Wendy Morin, and head-shaking for Comox Council’s disregard of K’omoks First Nation’s concerns

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The Week: Courtenay declares climate emergency; rainforest rhinos

The Week: Courtenay declares climate emergency; rainforest rhinos

by George Le Masurier | May 23, 2019

Climate change seems to dominate the news with growing frequency. This week, the City of Courtenay joined many other governments in declaring the planet faces a climate emergency

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The Week: A little hypocrisy from Comox at the Sewage Commission

The Week: A little hypocrisy from Comox at the Sewage Commission

by George Le Masurier | May 16, 2019

A little hypocrisy surfaces at the Courtenay-Comox Sewage Commission. Where’s the bike racks? Unplug the stoplight. Cumberland leads again. And, some fine journalism from the National Post

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The Week: dangers for kids, where’s the bylaw, chuck the gas tax … and more

The Week: dangers for kids, where’s the bylaw, chuck the gas tax … and more

by George Le Masurier | May 9, 2019

The Week: Today’s parents cope with new dangers for their children, where’s the new zoning bylaw? and, you aren’t elected until I say you are

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The Week: Comox Valley tax rates, plastic bags and pro golfers

The Week: Comox Valley tax rates, plastic bags and pro golfers

by George Le Masurier | May 3, 2019

The Week: Courtenay Councillor whimpers about taxes, but Comox has a higher increase; there’s a climate emergency but the Valley is slow on the draw

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The Week: Vexation without representation plagues Comox Valley rural areas

The Week: Vexation without representation plagues Comox Valley rural areas

by George Le Masurier | Apr 26, 2019

It’s reasonable to compensate rural areas for hosting city infrastructure, especially when it stinks. Notre Dame vs. Old Growth Trees. And, looking at the big picture of the Comox Lake Watershed

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The Week: North Island health care privatization marches on

The Week: North Island health care privatization marches on

by George Le Masurier | Apr 12, 2019

Good morning, it’s a great day in the Comox Valley. Let’s praise the Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital Board for finally standing up to Island Health’s steady march toward privatization of health care

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The Week: bizarre backstory; great news on sewage planning

The Week: bizarre backstory; great news on sewage planning

by George Le Masurier | Apr 5, 2019

Good morning. We’re writing about the tragic backstory of a water valve, the state of happiness in Comox, new (and thankfully) long-term sewerage plans and the strength of women like Jody Wilson-Raybould speaking truth to power

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