Olivier Laurin

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One of this year’s grand prizes includes a 2,329 sq. ft. Crown Isle residence with 3 bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and two garages. (Photo supplied by SOMA Public Relations)

The 2023 Millionaire Lottery features Courtenay home as a grand prize option

Proceeds raised will go to the Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital Foundation

One of this year’s grand prizes includes a 2,329 sq. ft. Crown Isle residence with 3 bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and two garages. (Photo supplied by SOMA Public Relations)
Numerous police cars can be seen on Cranberry Lane, near Black Creek, following a report of erratic driving that led to a robbery investigation on the morning of Oct. 16. Four suspects were apprehended later that same day. (Photo supplied by Jenna Pollock)

Robbery investigation near Black Creek results in four arrests

Police dogs, helicopter, and RCMP tactic team, deployed on scene after reports of erratic driving

Numerous police cars can be seen on Cranberry Lane, near Black Creek, following a report of erratic driving that led to a robbery investigation on the morning of Oct. 16. Four suspects were apprehended later that same day. (Photo supplied by Jenna Pollock)
A makeshift shelter sits among the landscaping of the Courtenay City Hall parking lot, with the Connect Centre in the background. The Connect Centre is a safe haven for the homeless. (File photo)

Comox Valley facing severe shortage of shelter options as winter looms

Nearly 80 per cent of area’s homeless population would be without a bed in case of an emergency

A makeshift shelter sits among the landscaping of the Courtenay City Hall parking lot, with the Connect Centre in the background. The Connect Centre is a safe haven for the homeless. (File photo)
Millions of salmon can be seen swimming upstream across B.C.'s numerous coastal river systems during the annual salmon spawning season in fall. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)

A vital linchpin: celebrating the life cycle of Vancouver Island salmon

A female salmon can lay up to 5,000 eggs, but only two may reach maturity and successfully reproduce

Millions of salmon can be seen swimming upstream across B.C.'s numerous coastal river systems during the annual salmon spawning season in fall. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)
Hundreds of pink salmon can be seen swimming upstream in Brooklyn Creek, Comox. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

‘That’s the most salmon we’ve seen’: an Island creek experiences record return

Hundreds of pink salmon are swimming upstream in a Comox creek

Hundreds of pink salmon can be seen swimming upstream in Brooklyn Creek, Comox. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
In 2016, it cost $1.2 million to remove the Viki Lyne II from Ladysmith’s harbour - accounting for nearly twice the 2023 budget currently allocated to Transport Canada for the disposal of derelict vessels. (Photo from Aaron Stone’s X account)

Derelict boats, Part 3: Solution mired in governmental bureaucracy

Former Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Sheila Malcolmson calls situation ‘a no-man’s land of responsibility’

In 2016, it cost $1.2 million to remove the Viki Lyne II from Ladysmith’s harbour - accounting for nearly twice the 2023 budget currently allocated to Transport Canada for the disposal of derelict vessels. (Photo from Aaron Stone’s X account)
Photo of the Baynes Sound Connector. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Denman ferry holding in dock near Buckley Bay

The incident was caused by the anchor line of an active fishing vessel

Photo of the Baynes Sound Connector. Photo by Erin Haluschak
On the evening of Sept. 12, more than 1,500 supporters gathered at Pierre Poilievre’s rally in Black Creek. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Conservative Party of Canada leader holds rally in Black Creek

Over 1,500 supporters gathered to hear Pierre Poilievre

On the evening of Sept. 12, more than 1,500 supporters gathered at Pierre Poilievre’s rally in Black Creek. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
Jayden Hargreaves (middle), 18, is this year’s ambassador for the Vancouver Island Walk & Roll for MDC at Courtenay’s Airpark on Sept. 23. Photo courtesy of Denise Hargreaves

Annual walk for muscular dystrophy returning to Vancouver Island

The Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada will be hosted in the Comox Valley

Jayden Hargreaves (middle), 18, is this year’s ambassador for the Vancouver Island Walk & Roll for MDC at Courtenay’s Airpark on Sept. 23. Photo courtesy of Denise Hargreaves
Hundreds of winged smaller yellow ants (Lasius claviger) are ready to take off for their nuptial flight. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Fairweather)

Love is in the air: Flying ants meet to mate on Vancouver Island

For a few hours, millions of ants simultaneously swarmed the region for their yearly mating ritual

Hundreds of winged smaller yellow ants (Lasius claviger) are ready to take off for their nuptial flight. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Fairweather)
This microscopic image showcases a soft marine organism impaled by multiple fibreglass particles, creating a visual reminiscent of a living pincushion. Photo courtesy of Dr. Corina Ciocan

Derelict boats, Part 2: ‘A persistent source of pollution’ in B.C. and beyond

Contaminants shed by abandoned vessels causing concern about ocean health

This microscopic image showcases a soft marine organism impaled by multiple fibreglass particles, creating a visual reminiscent of a living pincushion. Photo courtesy of Dr. Corina Ciocan
The Hilo Hawaiian Steel Guitar style 695 serial # 3032, in its original shape, as seen at the Courtenay Value Village. Photo supplied

The intriguing journey of Courtenay’s thrifted century-old guitar

Hilo Hawaiian steel guitar travelled thousands of kilometres to finally get to Comox Valley

The Hilo Hawaiian Steel Guitar style 695 serial # 3032, in its original shape, as seen at the Courtenay Value Village. Photo supplied
The boat was engulfed in flames at around 4:30 p.m on July 16, 2023. (Photo supplied by Liz Johnston)

‘Boats everywhere’: derelict vessels continue to pollute B.C. waters

Derelict vessel that caught fire after washing ashore on Denman Island just tip of a large iceberg

The boat was engulfed in flames at around 4:30 p.m on July 16, 2023. (Photo supplied by Liz Johnston)
Lead singer and guitarist of the Jack Semple Band performed on the last night of the Vancouver Island Musicfest at the venue’s main stage. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

‘A huge success’: a wrap-up of Vancouver Island Musicfest 2023

Over 9,000 concertgoers and volunteers attended this year’s festival

Lead singer and guitarist of the Jack Semple Band performed on the last night of the Vancouver Island Musicfest at the venue’s main stage. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
Sarah McLachlan at Vancouver Island MusicFest July 14, 2023. Photo by J Kirk Photography

PHOTOS: Rembering Vancouver Island Musicfest 2023 in pictures

A photo journey through annual Comox Valley musical highlight

Sarah McLachlan at Vancouver Island MusicFest July 14, 2023. Photo by J Kirk Photography
18-year-old goalkeeper Chiara LeVesconte (middle) recently received a $100,000 scholarship to go study and play soccer in Italy. (Photo provided by Chiara LeVesconte)

Vancouver Island athlete receives $100,000 soccer scholarship

Chiara LeVesconte is set to leave the country in August to spend the next four years in Italy

18-year-old goalkeeper Chiara LeVesconte (middle) recently received a $100,000 scholarship to go study and play soccer in Italy. (Photo provided by Chiara LeVesconte)
The HMCS Edmonton was docked at Comox’s Government Wharf on Sunday, July 9. Members of the public were invited to tour the vessel. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

PHOTOS: A tour of the HMCS Edmonton docked at Comox’s Government Wharf

Built in Halifax and commissioned in 1997, the boat is home-ported in CFB Esquimalt

The HMCS Edmonton was docked at Comox’s Government Wharf on Sunday, July 9. Members of the public were invited to tour the vessel. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
A crew prepares to lift the iconic F-104 Starfighter for its move from the Comox Heritage Airpark to the B.C. Aviation Museum in North Saanich. (Olivier Laurin/Black Press Media)

VIDEO: Fastest aircraft to serve Canadian Forces en route to North Saanich

The F-104 Starfighter is moving from Comox to the BC Aviation Museum

A crew prepares to lift the iconic F-104 Starfighter for its move from the Comox Heritage Airpark to the B.C. Aviation Museum in North Saanich. (Olivier Laurin/Black Press Media)
Crew members of Unfinished Business celebrate their completion of the 750-mile Race to Alaska in Ketchikan on June 16, 2023. (Photo from R2AK’s Facebook page)

Pair of Vancouver Island residents complete Road to Alaska Race

The crew completed the 750-mile race in a little less than 8 days

Crew members of Unfinished Business celebrate their completion of the 750-mile Race to Alaska in Ketchikan on June 16, 2023. (Photo from R2AK’s Facebook page)
Recent strong winds resulted in more than 70 stray oyster tray stacks washing ashore on Denman Island. As of April 1, 2023, all aquaculture gear is required to be properly tagged with the licence holder’s name; and DFO Facility Reference number or BC Land File number. These baskets had neither. Photo supplied

Shellfish trays litter Denman shoreline despite new DFO regulations to prevent it

B.C. Shellfish Growers Association says members need more time to update equipment

Recent strong winds resulted in more than 70 stray oyster tray stacks washing ashore on Denman Island. As of April 1, 2023, all aquaculture gear is required to be properly tagged with the licence holder’s name; and DFO Facility Reference number or BC Land File number. These baskets had neither. Photo supplied