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A trail that local residents used to access Aspen Road has been closed by Highstreet Ventures as it works to build a new greenway access during the development of hundreds of units of multi-family housing in the town of Comox. Photo courtesy of Julie Micksch.

Residents upset with Aspen Road development in Comox

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July 16, 2026
Comox councillor says housing development should be balanced with community compassion
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