Courtenay Rail Bond Plan and Local Civic Plebiscite Noted
The article outlines a weekly freight service agreement between Vancouver and Courtenay with intermediate ports, funded by bonds backed by the city. It details sinking fund payments, security mortgage on the boat, a $10,000 surety bond, and remedies on default. It also discusses local voting limits on bond funding and a milk cow plebiscite proposal, plus mayoral candidates and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Courtenay
Pearse
Lkely
Courtenay Chess Club Tournament Grows Despite Start
Courtenay chess club with twenty four members advances its tournament. Each entrant plays a series of three games against every opponent as the event proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Young
Clayton
Courtenay, Jan
Courtenay
Courtenay Commercial School Opens Easter Term
The Courtenay Commercial School began the Easter term on January 5 with twice as many pupils as last term. Among the new day students is Miss Peggy.
Rock ballast upgrades on Montreal Toronto line completed
Canadian Pacific officials say the Montreal Toronto main line received major ballast work over four years. A 100 pound rail upgrade and extensive drainage preceded rock ballast as crews lifted and tamped stone under every tie. The Ottawa line received a similar upgrade this year with minimal passenger disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Pacific Track
Montreal-Toronto
Deeks
Ontario
Montreal
Ottawa
Courtenay Council Hears Year End Debates and Proposals
Courtenay council closes 1924 with discussion on extending water service to residents on Cumberland Road and Edgar Kerton, a protest over liquor profits taxes, and plans for electric light extensions. City funds and a 1925 loan are reviewed as the new council readies for January elections.
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Cooke
Simms
Courtenay
Pearse
Hagarty
Lazo
Lake Trail
F. Tull
Cumberland Road
Union Bay Road
Wallace Street
Embleton
City
John Dennis
Canadian Bank of Commerce
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News of
Courtenay-Vancouver
Isl
Ven
Bill Sutliff
Office & Store
Union Bay Rd
Lumber Yard
Mill Street
P.O. Box
A. Gamba
Marocchi’s
Scavarda’s
McBryde’s Bakery
White
the White Bakery
McBryde
Courtenay Tea Room
Sporting Goods
Hunter’s Clothing
RADIO
Piket Electric
Commercial School
Actuce
Canadian Pacific
Canada
Comox Creamery
Oteria
Lie
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