Olivier Laurin

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At 17 years old, Comox Valley student Sophia Vaillant brings home the 2023 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership, coveted by more than 27,000 Canadian high schoolers. (Poto by Ali Roddam)

Vancouver Island student wins a $70,000 scholarship through TD

Comox Valley’s own Sophia Vaillant uses STEAM as a way to connect people

At 17 years old, Comox Valley student Sophia Vaillant brings home the 2023 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership, coveted by more than 27,000 Canadian high schoolers. (Poto by Ali Roddam)
WeCan Shelter Society co-founder Charlene Davis came up with the idea a few years ago to repurpose sea containers into houses for the unhoused population of the Comox Valley. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

VIDEO: Comox Valley non-profit builds shelters out of sea containers for the unhoused

‘We intend to carry on until we have a reason to not’: WeCan Shelter Society chairperson Charlene Davis

WeCan Shelter Society co-founder Charlene Davis came up with the idea a few years ago to repurpose sea containers into houses for the unhoused population of the Comox Valley. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
Willem Semmelink from Lentelus Farms stands in front of the family-operated farm stand that was stolen in the early morning of June 4. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Popular Vancouver Island farm stand robbed for a third time in one year

‘I don’t know what do anymore’: ‘Farmer Dave,’ Lentelus Farms

Willem Semmelink from Lentelus Farms stands in front of the family-operated farm stand that was stolen in the early morning of June 4. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
Linda MacMullen, who has been battling myasthenia gravis for more than two decades, poses with her two support dogs, Sierra (left) and Bailey. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Vancouver Island woman with rare autoimmune disease is hoping for more conclusive treatment

Prospect of a new drug to combat myasthenia gravis falls short for Linda MacMullen

Linda MacMullen, who has been battling myasthenia gravis for more than two decades, poses with her two support dogs, Sierra (left) and Bailey. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
Colin McKean (left), Calvin Jameson, Mark Kurschner and David Lawes signed a document to officialize their partnership, in Victoria on May 2, to keep the waters and lands of various First Nations communities waste-free. Photo provided by the Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group

Indigenous recycling program bridges gap for remote communities in B.C.

Despite the challenges this new alliance is devoted to keeping B.C. lands and waterways waste-free

Colin McKean (left), Calvin Jameson, Mark Kurschner and David Lawes signed a document to officialize their partnership, in Victoria on May 2, to keep the waters and lands of various First Nations communities waste-free. Photo provided by the Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group
Brian Kennedy waits in line to drop off his luggage at the Victoria International Airport. Kennedy said he’s been on the edge of his seat as a possible WestJet strike looms. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Travellers at Victoria International Airport change plans as WestJet strike looms

Pilots at WestJet and Swoop could walk off the job Friday

Brian Kennedy waits in line to drop off his luggage at the Victoria International Airport. Kennedy said he’s been on the edge of his seat as a possible WestJet strike looms. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
On May 2, the City of Courtenay issued a flood management plan on May 2 to deal with the possibility of flooding. File Photo

‘Flooding is a very real risk’: Courtenay releases plan; open to public feedback

As days get warmer, the city is preparing to face possible flooding in the region

On May 2, the City of Courtenay issued a flood management plan on May 2 to deal with the possibility of flooding. File Photo
Recent report warns B.C. residents about tactics used by fraudsters and how to identify them (File Photo)

‘Stick and carrot’: New scams are using threats and kindness to get into Canadians’ wallets

Experts call for online caution and help B.C. residents to identify techniques used by scammers

Recent report warns B.C. residents about tactics used by fraudsters and how to identify them (File Photo)
In 2022, 181 B.C. workers lost their lives due to workplace-related accidents (Luke Sharrett \ Bloomberg)

‘We all have a responsibility’: 181 B.C. workers lost their lives in 2022

This year’s National Mourning Day will be held in downtown Vancouver

In 2022, 181 B.C. workers lost their lives due to workplace-related accidents (Luke Sharrett \ Bloomberg)