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Matthew Teasdale is among the returning players to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings, which start the season Friday in Campbell River. File photo

New bench boss re-builds Comox Valley Glacier Kings

Sad-sack VIJHL franchise hopes things are looking up this season

Matthew Teasdale is among the returning players to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings, which start the season Friday in Campbell River. File photo
Comox Valley Child Development Association introduces Telethon ambassador

Comox Valley Child Development Association introduces Telethon ambassador

Leo Larmand — clad in a headband and multi-colored shorts, standing atop…

Comox Valley Child Development Association introduces Telethon ambassador
The growing Comox Valley Ringette Association is hoping its players can get a little more ice time. Photo supplied

Comox Valley Ringette Association requests equal ice time

Organizers want system changed to ensure gender equity for ice sports other than hockey

The growing Comox Valley Ringette Association is hoping its players can get a little more ice time. Photo supplied
Sheila McDonnell has been elected chair of the Comox Valley Schools board of education. File photo

Sheila McDonnell elected chair of Comox Valley Schools board

Sheila McDonnell was elected chair of the Comox Valley Schools board of…

Sheila McDonnell has been elected chair of the Comox Valley Schools board of education. File photo
At the time of the election announcement, only three candidates had been declared in the two Comox Valley constituencies: left - NDP candidate Ronna-Rae Leonard will seek a second term in Courtenay-Comox constituency. Brennan Day (middle) has been named as the Liberal candidate in that riding. Right - Liberal candidate Helen Poon is running in the Mid Island-Pacific Rim riding. More candidates for both constituencies are expected to be announced in the coming days. File photos.

B.C. ELECTION: Comox Valley ridings short on voter options as snap election called

Courtenay-Comox riding has two candidates; Mid Island-Pacific Rim only has one

At the time of the election announcement, only three candidates had been declared in the two Comox Valley constituencies: left - NDP candidate Ronna-Rae Leonard will seek a second term in Courtenay-Comox constituency. Brennan Day (middle) has been named as the Liberal candidate in that riding. Right - Liberal candidate Helen Poon is running in the Mid Island-Pacific Rim riding. More candidates for both constituencies are expected to be announced in the coming days. File photos.
Angela Anderson and her daughter Kara operate Sunday Station on the third Sunday of the month in Courtenay. Scott Stanfield photo

Vancouver Island mom and daughter create food service for the unfortunate

Sunday Station provides individuals with a sandwich, coffee, articles of clothing and toiletries

Angela Anderson and her daughter Kara operate Sunday Station on the third Sunday of the month in Courtenay. Scott Stanfield photo
Marsden Meadows owner Christine Mooney says this notice which a neighbour stapled to every newspaper in a bundle in her neighbourhood is full of misinformation. Facebook photo

Small-scale poulty processing plant proposed for Courtenay

Comox Valley farm owner says ‘nasty’ flyer full of misinformation

Marsden Meadows owner Christine Mooney says this notice which a neighbour stapled to every newspaper in a bundle in her neighbourhood is full of misinformation. Facebook photo
These bones of a juvenile plesiosaur are in the lab at the Courtenay Museum. Photo supplied

Fossil discovery could be Comox Valley’s second elasmosaur

Skeletal remains of an ancient swimming reptile discovered on the banks of the Trent River

These bones of a juvenile plesiosaur are in the lab at the Courtenay Museum. Photo supplied
Nymph Falls is a popular swimming hole in the Comox Valley. File photo

Bystanders use rope to haul man out of swift-flowing Vancouver Island river

Comox Valley Search and Rescue volunteer cautions against river swimming

Nymph Falls is a popular swimming hole in the Comox Valley. File photo
Some caring individuals remove tape that had been wrapped around Maya the cat’s head. Photo from Facebook

Abused cat found inside Courtenay dumpster

‘It’s very disturbing that there is an individual or individuals like this in our community’

Some caring individuals remove tape that had been wrapped around Maya the cat’s head. Photo from Facebook
Comox resident advocates overdose awareness in schools

Comox resident advocates overdose awareness in schools

In 2016, a public health emergency due to a drug overdose crisis…

Comox resident advocates overdose awareness in schools
Doug de Wolff enjoyed a drive by car parade on his 102nd birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Scott Stanfield photo

Vancouver Island man looks back on 102 years

It’s been a century-long journey for the Comox Valley’s Doug de Wolff

Doug de Wolff enjoyed a drive by car parade on his 102nd birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Scott Stanfield photo
Fanny Bay residents conducted a neighbourhood meeting July 22 to discuss problem properties at Holiday Road, Cougar Smith Road and Artela Drive. Photo supplied

Fanny’s Lot: gunshots, drug deals, fires and machetes

Fanny Bay residents fed up with problems tied to neighbourhood house, want action taken

Fanny Bay residents conducted a neighbourhood meeting July 22 to discuss problem properties at Holiday Road, Cougar Smith Road and Artela Drive. Photo supplied
Corrina Mahoney displays the bike she won on Canada Day at Lewis Park when she was six years old. Scott Stanfield photo

34 years later, Vancouver Island woman reunited with prized bicycle

Serendipity: Cumberland resident reclaims prized possession from childhood

Corrina Mahoney displays the bike she won on Canada Day at Lewis Park when she was six years old. Scott Stanfield photo
Louise Reed from Comox gets ready for her sprint. Photo by Mike Chouinard

85-year-old Island woman sprints in worldwide virtual track meet

‘A lot of the old dears don’t want to be out there sprinting, or doing what I do’

Louise Reed from Comox gets ready for her sprint. Photo by Mike Chouinard
Amara Farm owner Arzeena Hamir and daughter Amina tend to their stand at the Wednesday, June 19 farmers market in Courtenay. Scott Stanfield photo

Vancouver Island farmers upbeat about 2020, despite the pandemic

Coming off a record year for B.C. agriculture, Island growing season has been good

Amara Farm owner Arzeena Hamir and daughter Amina tend to their stand at the Wednesday, June 19 farmers market in Courtenay. Scott Stanfield photo
This file photo shows some of the ocean debris collected by volunteers on Denman Island in 2018.

Vancouver Island MP encouraged by Ghost Gear Fund

Courtenay-Alberni’s Johns says more needed, but ocean clean-up projects will be ‘transformational’

This file photo shows some of the ocean debris collected by volunteers on Denman Island in 2018.
Dwarf cars have been among the many attractions over the years at Saratoga Speedway. Photo by Douglas Waller/Blackwolf Photopro

Saratoga Speedway sold to Courtenay family

Black Creek race track had been owned by the same family for 40 years

Dwarf cars have been among the many attractions over the years at Saratoga Speedway. Photo by Douglas Waller/Blackwolf Photopro
Young Vancouver Islander catches eye of Vancouver Whitecaps

Young Vancouver Islander catches eye of Vancouver Whitecaps

Comox Valley 13-year-old invited to mainland soccer academy

Young Vancouver Islander catches eye of Vancouver Whitecaps
UPDATE: Search suspended for missing Vancouver Island hiker

UPDATE: Search suspended for missing Vancouver Island hiker

Searchers scoured Strathcona Park near Gold River for experienced 65-year-old on 40-kilometre trek

UPDATE: Search suspended for missing Vancouver Island hiker