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Canadian rock legends Honeymoon Suite will be the headliner for the Funtastic Music Festival in Port Alberni in 2023. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Rock legends Honeymoon Suite to headline Funtastic music fest in Port Alberni

Music festival and slo-pitch tournament takes place over Canada Day weekend

Canadian rock legends Honeymoon Suite will be the headliner for the Funtastic Music Festival in Port Alberni in 2023. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
The post office in Union Bay is the only wooden post office in Canada that is still in service. Photo by Ali Roddam

Canada’s only wooden post office stamping its way into history in Union Bay

Marking more than a century of mail in the Comox Valley community

The post office in Union Bay is the only wooden post office in Canada that is still in service. Photo by Ali Roddam
The Port Alice Health Centre no longer has xray services. (Debra Lynn photo)

Shuttle from Port Alice to Port Hardy increases access to X-rays and other services

People in Port Alice will benefit from daily access to non-urgent hospital-based…

The Port Alice Health Centre no longer has xray services. (Debra Lynn photo)
Jonathan Walker from Esprit RC, was first across the finish line for the McLean Mill 10K run on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (TERESA BIRD/ Alberni Valley News)

McLean Mill 10K in Port Alberni sees triumphant return and record runs

Jonathan Walker (Esprit RC) won the race with a time of 33:36

Jonathan Walker from Esprit RC, was first across the finish line for the McLean Mill 10K run on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (TERESA BIRD/ Alberni Valley News)
The Pink Mountaintops are returning to Cumberland for the first time in a decade, to play the Waverley Hotel. Photo supplied

‘Psych-folk new wave stoner indie rock’ band coming to Cumberland

Pink Mountaintops coming to the stage at the Waverley Hotel

The Pink Mountaintops are returning to Cumberland for the first time in a decade, to play the Waverley Hotel. Photo supplied
Denman Islander Bill Engleson has published a novel, <em>The Life of Gronsky.</em> Photo supplied

Denman Island author publishes second novel; book launch upcoming

The Life of Gronsky blends writing with writing and a smile

Denman Islander Bill Engleson has published a novel, <em>The Life of Gronsky.</em> Photo supplied
Roman Waitr, left, Dan Goddard, Kevin Berard and Dave Badovinac model the Port Alberni Cubs uniforms for the 2023 season. The Cubs will host the Canadian National Old Timers Baseball Federation championships in August 2023. (PHOTO COURTESY DWAYNE STERN)

Port Alberni primed to welcome Canada for the Old Timers Baseball Nationals

Vancouver Island city will host two ages groups of old timers’ baseball championships Aug. 4–7

Roman Waitr, left, Dan Goddard, Kevin Berard and Dave Badovinac model the Port Alberni Cubs uniforms for the 2023 season. The Cubs will host the Canadian National Old Timers Baseball Federation championships in August 2023. (PHOTO COURTESY DWAYNE STERN)
Leisha MacLennan began the Cold Water Cult, though she said she takes no credit for the organic growth of the group. Photo by Leisha MacLennan

Cult of Cold: B.C. barber hoists power of cold-plunges to find empowerment

Leisha MacLennan created the cult of cold

Leisha MacLennan began the Cold Water Cult, though she said she takes no credit for the organic growth of the group. Photo by Leisha MacLennan
The Comox Valley RCMP is looking to identify a suspect in an assault that occurred at Mount Washington in early March. Photo submitted/Comox Valley RCMP

Assault on the ski hill: RCMP seeking witnesses following Mount Washington attack

The victim was wearing a video camera and managed to get a picture of the suspect

The Comox Valley RCMP is looking to identify a suspect in an assault that occurred at Mount Washington in early March. Photo submitted/Comox Valley RCMP
Aly Bird has written her first book, Grief Ally, which was published in January 2023. Photo by Ali Roddam

Vancouver Island author Aly Bird processes her loss with her first book

Whole person coach learning to be a grief ally after losing her husband at 30

Aly Bird has written her first book, Grief Ally, which was published in January 2023. Photo by Ali Roddam
Christina Nienaber-Roberts training included palliative massage and working with the body’s energy. Photo by Ali Roddam

Vancouver Island death doula provides for people who are dying and their loved ones

Christina Nienaber-Roberts helping with the final transition

Christina Nienaber-Roberts training included palliative massage and working with the body’s energy. Photo by Ali Roddam
Grant Coulthart (in red) grapples with an opponent during the Vancouver Island Secondary School Wrestling Championships. Coulthart ended up winning gold in the 110-kg category. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Alberni boys win 23rd consecutive Island Wrestling Championships

Alberni District Secondary School girls finished third

Grant Coulthart (in red) grapples with an opponent during the Vancouver Island Secondary School Wrestling Championships. Coulthart ended up winning gold in the 110-kg category. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
The abandoned Forbidden Plateau ski hill is home to the JumpCamp. Photo supplied

New photo book chronicles Vancouver Island’s Forbidden Plateau freestyle ski camp

For 20 years, the JumpCamp crew turned abandoned mountain into a private shred training facility

The abandoned Forbidden Plateau ski hill is home to the JumpCamp. Photo supplied
For Merville author Harold Macy, he said the space between fiction and nonfiction is where his writing sits. Photo by Ali Roddam

Vancouver Island author not letting Parkinson’s take charge of his writing

Merville’s Harold Macy is releasing fictional stories based on something real

For Merville author Harold Macy, he said the space between fiction and nonfiction is where his writing sits. Photo by Ali Roddam
Piroska Müller is a German-born milliner who now resides in Black Creek. Photo by Ali Roddam

Vancouver Islander hat-maker’s work appearing on runways from Paris to Black Creek.

Comox Valley resident creating handcrafted hats perfected over time

Piroska Müller is a German-born milliner who now resides in Black Creek. Photo by Ali Roddam
The Habitat for Humanity Meaning of Home contest is open to students in Grades 5 to 6. (Screenshot/Habitat for Humanity video)

National student writing contest returns to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North

The Habitat For Humanity Meaning of Home writing contest is now accepting…

The Habitat for Humanity Meaning of Home contest is open to students in Grades 5 to 6. (Screenshot/Habitat for Humanity video)
Comox Valley RCMP. File photo

Assault sends driver to hospital following minor Comox car crash

A man allegedly assaulted the driver of a vehicle involved in a minor crash

Comox Valley RCMP. File photo
10-year-old Ivy Costello and YANA executive director Kelly Barnie show off Ivy’s new diamond ring. Photo supplied

10-year-old all smiles after $5,600 diamond ring pops out of her Christmas cracker

Visitor from New Zealand wins grand prize in annual Comox Valley fundraiser

10-year-old Ivy Costello and YANA executive director Kelly Barnie show off Ivy’s new diamond ring. Photo supplied
In 2021, Laura Johnson , a Métis faculty member (left, seen with Diana Segura-Sojo), established a new partnership with Tecnológico de Costa Rica for a student virtual exchange. Photo supplied

North Island College launches innovative global learning plan

North Island College (NIC) is reimagining international education, with the launch of…

In 2021, Laura Johnson , a Métis faculty member (left, seen with Diana Segura-Sojo), established a new partnership with Tecnológico de Costa Rica for a student virtual exchange. Photo supplied
The Paradise Meadows boardwalk at Mount Washington is totally accessible to TrailRiders, allowing those with mobility issues to enjoy the beauty of the park. Photo supplied

Accessible travel guides launched for the Vancouver Island region

The Vancouver Island Region now has a series of accessible travel guides…

The Paradise Meadows boardwalk at Mount Washington is totally accessible to TrailRiders, allowing those with mobility issues to enjoy the beauty of the park. Photo supplied