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Courtenay City Hall
How do Comox Valley governments and public organizations use AI?
The Discourse reached out to Comox Valley governments and organizations to find out how they are handling the use of AI.
A crowd of people protesting in front of the CVRD building with posters and signs in hand. One sign says Save Our Sovereignty
Behind the backlash to the Cowichan Valley’s comprehensive zoning bylaw
The campaign against Bylaw 4710 was fuelled, in part, by misinformation and an organized group of advocates. What could this mean for the future of local politics?
A crowd of Nanaimo Blues Festival goers stands in front of a stage at Maffeo Sutton Park
Nanaimo Blues Festival brings international headliners and local talent to Maffeo Sutton Park
‘Blues is for everyone,’ says Nanaimo Blues Society president
What to do and where to go during extreme heat events in Nanaimo, the Comox Valley and the Cowichan Valley
A guide to prepare for extreme heat events on Vancouver Island
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