Scott Stanfield

Dave Brimacombe and Wayward Distillery staff members pictured with mountains of ethanol and sanitizer. Photo supplied

B.C. distillery stuck with a warehouse full of sanitizer

Courtenay’s Wayward Distillery donated about $75,000 worth, now can’t sell enough to cover expenses

Dave Brimacombe and Wayward Distillery staff members pictured with mountains of ethanol and sanitizer. Photo supplied
Levi Timmermans of the Comox Valley played two seasons with the University of Saskatchewan men’s basketball team. Photo supplied

Island university hoops star transfers to UVic

Courtenay basketball player takes his game to the capital

Levi Timmermans of the Comox Valley played two seasons with the University of Saskatchewan men’s basketball team. Photo supplied
Powerlifting siblings Zara and Thor Nybo are pictured at Wild + United Athletics, which is supporting Black Lives Matter via its Karma Class. Photo supplied

Comox Valley siblings set unofficial powerlifting records

Pair skips event due to pandemic, lift big loads at home

Powerlifting siblings Zara and Thor Nybo are pictured at Wild + United Athletics, which is supporting Black Lives Matter via its Karma Class. Photo supplied
Construction has started on a new apartment complex at 1025 Ryan Rd. in Courtenay. Scott Stanfield photo

Courtenay apartment to contain 118 units

Construction underway on complex featuring rent-capped units

Construction has started on a new apartment complex at 1025 Ryan Rd. in Courtenay. Scott Stanfield photo
In the first nine months of 2020, there have been 23 drug toxicity deaths in North Vancouver Island. Pixabay photo

Vancouver Island’s drug overdose emergency far from over

COVID-19 has exacerbated drug toxicity death rate

In the first nine months of 2020, there have been 23 drug toxicity deaths in North Vancouver Island. Pixabay photo
3L Developments had hoped to develop property it owns around Stotan Falls. File photo

Directors deny contentious development proposal in Comox Valley

13-year pitch by 3L Developments to subdivide and develop lands near Stotan Falls rejected

3L Developments had hoped to develop property it owns around Stotan Falls. File photo
Colin and Nadine Gray have built an energy-efficient house in Comox. Photo supplied

Comox family enjoys life in net-zero home

Couple wanted to reduce their footprint and show people how it’s done

Colin and Nadine Gray have built an energy-efficient house in Comox. Photo supplied
Dillan Glennie takes to the skies in Saas Fee, Switzerland. Photo supplied

Courtenay freestyle skier earns spot on national team

Halfpipe specialist Dillan Glennie off to train in Colorado

Dillan Glennie takes to the skies in Saas Fee, Switzerland. Photo supplied
A UVic report shows that island and coastal communities like Courtenay are experiencing the effects of climate change. In 2014, the Courtenay River flooded its banks and spilled over into Lewis Park. File photo

Vancouver Island delegates plan for climate change

Group developing an Island climate leadership plan to be presented in the spring

A UVic report shows that island and coastal communities like Courtenay are experiencing the effects of climate change. In 2014, the Courtenay River flooded its banks and spilled over into Lewis Park. File photo
This deer was spotted Friday on Lake Trail Road, not far from Arden Road where boxes of deer parts have been dumped on several occasions lately. Scott Stanfield photo

Neighbours discover boxes of deer parts left on Comox Valley road

Comox Valley resident Linda Dobinson used to enjoy watching a family of…

This deer was spotted Friday on Lake Trail Road, not far from Arden Road where boxes of deer parts have been dumped on several occasions lately. Scott Stanfield photo
A group gathers for a guided story walk at the Comox Valley Art Gallery plaza. Scott Stanfield photo

Comox Valley arts-based project takes honest look at overdose crisis

Walking tour aimed and raising awareness and sparking change

A group gathers for a guided story walk at the Comox Valley Art Gallery plaza. Scott Stanfield photo
Rotary District 5020 president Rod McKenzie (in chair) agreed to test out the CVCDA ramp and experience it from the perspective of an individual who relies on a wheelchair to get around. McKenzie is being prepped by Comox Valley Wheelchair Sports Society president Stephane Roy. Submitted by CVCDA

Accessibility the focus of Comox Valley Child Development Association Telethon

COVID-19 means annual charity event will look considerably different this year

Rotary District 5020 president Rod McKenzie (in chair) agreed to test out the CVCDA ramp and experience it from the perspective of an individual who relies on a wheelchair to get around. McKenzie is being prepped by Comox Valley Wheelchair Sports Society president Stephane Roy. Submitted by CVCDA
Wind and waves were part of the reason why the Sail Canada High Performance Team selected HMCS Quadra as the winter training base for Tokyo 2021. Photo by Ken Dool

National sailing team prepares for Olympics at Vancouver Island location

Sail Canada picks military facility at 19 Wing Comox for wind, waves and accommodations

Wind and waves were part of the reason why the Sail Canada High Performance Team selected HMCS Quadra as the winter training base for Tokyo 2021. Photo by Ken Dool
Bill Kelly, general manager at Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, has been named executive professional of the year by the PGA of BC. Scott Stanfield photo

Courtenay golf course, general manager earn PGA of BC awards

Crown Isle’s manager, facility honoured by the industry

Bill Kelly, general manager at Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, has been named executive professional of the year by the PGA of BC. Scott Stanfield photo
Comox Valley Unhoused executive director Sam Franey, right, is pictured at the Comox Valley Art Gallery with Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, and Ronna-Rae Leonard, BC NDP candidate for the Courtenay—Comox riding. Scott Stanfield photo

Housing, for the unhoused, by the unhoused

Comox Valley man dedicated to battling homelessness after spending five years on the streets

Comox Valley Unhoused executive director Sam Franey, right, is pictured at the Comox Valley Art Gallery with Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, and Ronna-Rae Leonard, BC NDP candidate for the Courtenay—Comox riding. Scott Stanfield photo
A couple of clients took a break from the cold in January on opening day of the Connect Warming Centre. File photo

Courtenay council approves lease extension for Warming Centre

Homeless shelter opened in January

A couple of clients took a break from the cold in January on opening day of the Connect Warming Centre. File photo
Fanny Bay residents conducted a neighbourhood meeting in the summer to discuss problem properties in the area. Photo supplied

Comox Valley Regional District initiates legal action against property owner

Officials decide to crack down in response to complaints related to FannyBay property

Fanny Bay residents conducted a neighbourhood meeting in the summer to discuss problem properties in the area. Photo supplied
Sean Hayes displays the trophy and pro circuit plaque after winning Strongman Nationals in Quebec City. At left is his girlfriend, Kayla Russman-Walberg. Photo supplied

Courtenay strongman enters professional ranks of powerlifting

Sean Hayes wins strongman competition in Quebec City

Sean Hayes displays the trophy and pro circuit plaque after winning Strongman Nationals in Quebec City. At left is his girlfriend, Kayla Russman-Walberg. Photo supplied
Disc golf is an inexpensive activity that’s growing in popularity locally. Photo supplied

Vancouver Islanders giving disc golf a spin

Popularity of recreational sport growing in the Comox Valley

Disc golf is an inexpensive activity that’s growing in popularity locally. Photo supplied
An area in the Bevan Trail network is slated for logging in the near future. Hancock Forest Management expects to harvest about 7.5 hectares. Photos by Jennifer Altonator

Harvesting planned near popular Comox Valley trails

An area near the Comox Valley’s Bevan Trail network slated for logging…

An area in the Bevan Trail network is slated for logging in the near future. Hancock Forest Management expects to harvest about 7.5 hectares. Photos by Jennifer Altonator