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J. Zsiros Contracting recently completed the Comox Valley’s first Net Zero home. Photo courtesy of J. Zsiros Contracting.

Comox Valley’s first certified Net Zero home completed

The Lake Trail Road home is built to be self-sustainable

J. Zsiros Contracting recently completed the Comox Valley’s first Net Zero home. Photo courtesy of J. Zsiros Contracting.
Lynn Branson received a Certificates of Recognition from the Office of the Governor of the State of Maryland Photo submitted.

Vancouver Island carver declared a Living Legend

Comox Valley artist Lynn Branson honoured for wildfowl carvings

Lynn Branson received a Certificates of Recognition from the Office of the Governor of the State of Maryland Photo submitted.
Jackie Bruneau and Andrea Wagemaker, owners of On the Fly Café are pleased to include local products on their menu. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela

Comox Valley Airport launches Island Good brand

YQQ focuses on providing local products to airport travellers

Jackie Bruneau and Andrea Wagemaker, owners of On the Fly Café are pleased to include local products on their menu. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela
Google Maps image of Comox Centre Mall.

Woman gets punched in the face, has purse stolen outside Comox Mall

Shannon Taylor said the incident happened around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday

Google Maps image of Comox Centre Mall.
Murray Hutchison, Island Health Corporate Director, General Support Services, left, and Rocky Mountain Coffee Co. General Manager David Gan outside the Comox caf�� in 2017.

Owner of Rocky Mountain Coffee Co. speaks out about closure

David Gan says his top priority is ensuring all his staff are paid

Murray Hutchison, Island Health Corporate Director, General Support Services, left, and Rocky Mountain Coffee Co. General Manager David Gan outside the Comox caf�� in 2017.
Murray Hutchison, Island Health Corporate Director, General Support Services, left, and Rocky Mountain Coffee Co. General Manager David Gan outside the Comox caf�� in 2017.

Rocky Mountain Coffee Co. employee says bills and staff weren’t being paid leading up to closure

The cafes in Campbell River and the Comox Valley were closed down suddenly on Friday

Murray Hutchison, Island Health Corporate Director, General Support Services, left, and Rocky Mountain Coffee Co. General Manager David Gan outside the Comox caf�� in 2017.
Manifest Micah: family remembers Vancouver Island victim of Ethiopian Airlines disaster

Manifest Micah: family remembers Vancouver Island victim of Ethiopian Airlines disaster

Public celebration of life scheduled in Courtenay for Micah Messent

Manifest Micah: family remembers Vancouver Island victim of Ethiopian Airlines disaster
John Starchuk, owner of JOMA Environmental Ltd, said he was expecting some people to come back for their tents and some additional possessions Tuesday morning. If they did not, the business would dispose of the items. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela

Island homeless encampment vacated after complaints of garbage and crime

Crews arrived on Courtenay scene Tuesday to complete the site’s clean up

John Starchuk, owner of JOMA Environmental Ltd, said he was expecting some people to come back for their tents and some additional possessions Tuesday morning. If they did not, the business would dispose of the items. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela
Courtenay Habitat for Humanity ReStore tops national sales

Courtenay Habitat for Humanity ReStore tops national sales

The local store had the highest sales per square foot in the country for 2018

Courtenay Habitat for Humanity ReStore tops national sales
The first event of the strong(wo)man competition tasked challengers with pulling a truck a certain distance. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela

VIDEO: Comox Valley’s strongest compete in annual strength festival

2019 Comox Valley Strength Festival was held April 27

The first event of the strong(wo)man competition tasked challengers with pulling a truck a certain distance. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela
UPDATE: Oyster River fire crews respond to three separate fires Sunday

UPDATE: Oyster River fire crews respond to three separate fires Sunday

Macaulay Road fire under control, but crews still working to put it out completely

UPDATE: Oyster River fire crews respond to three separate fires Sunday
Winners overcome flat tire to win Snow to Surf, Island’s premier adventure relay

Winners overcome flat tire to win Snow to Surf, Island’s premier adventure relay

Island Honda Bonzai skis, runs, mountain bikes, kayaks, cycles and canoes to win adventure race

Winners overcome flat tire to win Snow to Surf, Island’s premier adventure relay
VIDEO: B.C.’s waving granny gets incredible send-off from school kids

VIDEO: B.C.’s waving granny gets incredible send-off from school kids

Tinney Davidson has been waving at students on their way to school for over 11 years, but is moving in a month

VIDEO: B.C.’s waving granny gets incredible send-off from school kids
VIDEO: Comox’s waving granny gets incredible send-off from Highland Secondary students

VIDEO: Comox’s waving granny gets incredible send-off from Highland Secondary students

Tinney Davidson has been waving at kids on their way to school for over 11 years, but is moving in a month

VIDEO: Comox’s waving granny gets incredible send-off from Highland Secondary students
Sarah Kerr sits in her small Courtenay apartment that she has decorated in a way that fuels her mind and spirit. For the past five years, she has been undergoing treatments for Stage IV colon cancer. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela

Alternative paths to health: How one Vancouver Island woman is taking control of her cancer treatments

Many Canadians try at least one form of complementary treatment during their cancer journey

Sarah Kerr sits in her small Courtenay apartment that she has decorated in a way that fuels her mind and spirit. For the past five years, she has been undergoing treatments for Stage IV colon cancer. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela
Courtesy Locals Restaurant Facebook Page

Vancouver Island restaurant among Canada’s most sustainable eateries

Locals in Courtenay only B.C. or small city establishment to make the top six list

Courtesy Locals Restaurant Facebook Page
Seiners fill the waters between Comox and Nanoose Bay during the 2019 roe herring fishery. Photo courtesy of Pacific Wild

Roe herring fishery meets DFO expectations; opposition continues to question sustainability

Fishers brought in less than their quota, but conservation groups are still calling for a moratorium

Seiners fill the waters between Comox and Nanoose Bay during the 2019 roe herring fishery. Photo courtesy of Pacific Wild
Two statues were stolen from Denise Fenwick’s yard the night of March 8. Both the concrete figure and the bronze statuette were made by Fenwick’s late husband, Robin Campbell. Photos courtesy of Denise Fenwick

Courtenay woman heartbroken after theft of statues created by late husband

A 60 pound concrete meditation figure and a small bronze statuette were stolen in early March

Two statues were stolen from Denise Fenwick’s yard the night of March 8. Both the concrete figure and the bronze statuette were made by Fenwick’s late husband, Robin Campbell. Photos courtesy of Denise Fenwick
VIDEO: Mount Washington’s winter season wraps up with the Slush Cup
VIDEO: Mount Washington’s winter season wraps up with the Slush Cup
Art Hobbis works on building a set of pet stairs for Happy Bandit Pet Solutions. Photo courtesy of Corey Hobbis

Vancouver Island business gives elderly pets a step up

Happy Bandit Pet Solutions offers miniature stairs for pets with mobility issues

Art Hobbis works on building a set of pet stairs for Happy Bandit Pet Solutions. Photo courtesy of Corey Hobbis