The odour control upgrades, part of the French Creek Pollution Control Centre: Expansion and Odour Control Upgrades project, will begin in 2026 and be operational in spring 2027

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Sea levels are projected to rise by half a metre by 2050, increasing both the frequency and severity of flooding. By century’s end, the ocean could rise as much as 1.3 metres — enough to submerge entire neighbourhoods.

Other high-risk communities include Courtenay, Campbell River, Parksville, Sidney, Qualicum Beach, North Saanich, and Victoria’s Inner Harbour.

This popular community event, following a large turnout at the January event, will take place at St. Stephen’s United Church hall, located at 150 Village Way, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to a news release.

The proposed five-storey building's preliminary design shows 70 residential units, with retail space on the ground floor. The units will include 33 one-bedroom plus den units, eight two-bedroom units, 26 two-bedrooms plus den units and three three-bedroom units.

The Coombs Farmers' Institute event will offer seeds, bedding starts, nursery plants and other farm and garden products to help make 2025 a successful year for food production.

In the Courtenay-Alberni riding, the incumbent is Gord Johns of the NDP, who will run against Conservative Party candidate Kris McNichol and Green Party candidate Chris Markevich.

This year he was surprised see "French Press Coffee Roasters - U.S.A" displayed on the screen when his coffee was awarded the gold medal, particularly "galling" given the recent trade friction between Canada and the U.S.

Explore the town’s new site at qualicumbeach.com, and complete the feedback survey by March 28.

Following his passing in early 2023, community groups have worked to create a tribute to ‘Flying’ Phil St. Luke, recognizing his tireless love of Parksville and those who called the city home.

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