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Oceanside Running Club Association members Mary Beil and Paul Watson completed the Virtual Half Marathon challenge and receive the award created by organizer Penny Youngash. (ORCA photo)

Island running clubs keeping the feet churning through the pandemic

Oceanside Running Club challenges members to raise funds on their own for charity

Oceanside Running Club Association members Mary Beil and Paul Watson completed the Virtual Half Marathon challenge and receive the award created by organizer Penny Youngash. (ORCA photo)
Prolific offenders linked to most B & E calls in Courtenay

Prolific offenders linked to most B & E calls in Courtenay

Total calls up over last year for Comox Valley RCMP

Prolific offenders linked to most B & E calls in Courtenay
The Junction supportive housing complex opened last year at 988 Eighth St. File photo

Courtenay seniors unhappy with neighbouring supportive housing

Neighbours suggest the neighbourhood has deteriorated since the complex opened last year

The Junction supportive housing complex opened last year at 988 Eighth St. File photo
The Coffee Love Bug shop at 950 Cumberland Rd. in Courtenay was the scene of a shooting June 9, 2019. File photo

Charges laid in Courtenay coffee shop shoot-‘em-up

RCMP say man facing 11 counts in June 2019 incident that left coffee shop riddled with bullet holes

The Coffee Love Bug shop at 950 Cumberland Rd. in Courtenay was the scene of a shooting June 9, 2019. File photo
Chai Sullivan (speaking) and Daruna Nikii (background, holding paper) were victims of a racially motivated incident at Cornerstone Taphouse on Wednesday, June 3. This photo was taken at the Friday Black Lives Matter event at Simms Park, where Nikii spoke about the incident. Photo by Mike Chouinard.

Racist comments hurled at two women in Vancouver Island restaurant

Man removed from premises, arrested for mischief, causing a disturbance, breach of probation

Chai Sullivan (speaking) and Daruna Nikii (background, holding paper) were victims of a racially motivated incident at Cornerstone Taphouse on Wednesday, June 3. This photo was taken at the Friday Black Lives Matter event at Simms Park, where Nikii spoke about the incident. Photo by Mike Chouinard.
Emergency personnel tend to an ATV rider who crashed Monday near the base of Mount Washington. Photo supplied

ATV crash at bottom of Mount Washington sends two to hospital

ATV went off the logging road and into the bushes

Emergency personnel tend to an ATV rider who crashed Monday near the base of Mount Washington. Photo supplied
Iris Mullin, a resident at The Views at St. Joseph’s, is paid a visit by her niece Nancy Riva through a window at the long-term care facility. Photo supplied

Vancouver Island taking perfect care of our elderly

Still no outbreaks of COVID-19 in Vancouver Island care homes

Iris Mullin, a resident at The Views at St. Joseph’s, is paid a visit by her niece Nancy Riva through a window at the long-term care facility. Photo supplied
New patio guidelines aimed at helping Courtenay restaurants

New patio guidelines aimed at helping Courtenay restaurants

City trying to expand outdoor options for hospitality industry

New patio guidelines aimed at helping Courtenay restaurants
A segment of the Island Rail corridor, formerly known as the E&N Railway. File Photo

Trails lobby group says report proves the futility of Vancouver Island rail plan

The Friends of Rails to Trails Vancouver Island says study shows how much work line really needs

A segment of the Island Rail corridor, formerly known as the E&N Railway. File Photo
Will Thompson is pictured at the Comox Valley Food Bank. Scott Stanfield photo

Teen’s delivery service raising money for Comox Valley Food Bank

Free food delivery to shut-ins catching on with shut-ins, tips helping to feed the needy

Will Thompson is pictured at the Comox Valley Food Bank. Scott Stanfield photo
Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns

Courtenay-Alberni MP fears imminent business collapse

Gord Johns says more than half the businesses in his riding don’t have enough money to pay rent

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns
Adam Torry, right, is pictured in action during the Elite 100 recruiting event for lacrosse players, last summer at Endicott College in Beverly, Mass. Photo supplied

Vancouver Island lacrosse player earns way to Illinois college

Basketball and volleyball take back seat for Comox Valley athletic star

Adam Torry, right, is pictured in action during the Elite 100 recruiting event for lacrosse players, last summer at Endicott College in Beverly, Mass. Photo supplied
Will Thompson has started a business called Will’s Free Takeout Delivery, which involves picking up and delivering food to Comox Valley residents. Scott Stanfield photo

Vancouver Island teen provides free food delivery service during COVID-19 crisis

If he receives any tips, 50 per cent of the proceeds are donated to the Comox Valley Food Bank.

Will Thompson has started a business called Will’s Free Takeout Delivery, which involves picking up and delivering food to Comox Valley residents. Scott Stanfield photo
Gillian Ellsay, third from right, with her Rally Cycling teammates in 2018. Photo supplied

Elite Vancouver Island athletes weigh in on COVID-19

The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics have been postponed until next summer because…

Gillian Ellsay, third from right, with her Rally Cycling teammates in 2018. Photo supplied
Bid to expand Cumberland forest hits fundraising goal

Bid to expand Cumberland forest hits fundraising goal

Cumberland Community Forest Society set to complete transaction for 91.4 hectares of land

Bid to expand Cumberland forest hits fundraising goal
The Northeast Woods in Comox is a popular area for hikers and mountain bike riders. It’s also a protected park and conservation area. Photo by Scott Stanfield

Park users concerned about tree cutting in Comox conservation area

Resident concerned mountain bikers carving trails in protected area

The Northeast Woods in Comox is a popular area for hikers and mountain bike riders. It’s also a protected park and conservation area. Photo by Scott Stanfield
The handyDART service in the Comox Valley is offering free deliveries for groceries and prescriptions during the COVID-19 crisis.

Comox Valley handyDART offers free grocery delivery

The handyDART service in the Comox Valley is offering free deliveries for…

The handyDART service in the Comox Valley is offering free deliveries for groceries and prescriptions during the COVID-19 crisis.
Washrooms are open seven days week from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Sid Williams Theatre Plaza. Courtenay council agreed to extend the hours to 11 p.m. Scott Stanfield photo

Public washrooms and showers to be made available in Courtenay during pandemic

City taking steps to ensure hygiene options available for the disadvantaged

Washrooms are open seven days week from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Sid Williams Theatre Plaza. Courtenay council agreed to extend the hours to 11 p.m. Scott Stanfield photo
The Courtenay fire station has closed to the public during the coronavirus situation. File photo

Fires, accidents down in the mid-Island during coronavirus pandemic

Courtenay, Parksville first responders say the roads are quieter meaning fewer calls

The Courtenay fire station has closed to the public during the coronavirus situation. File photo
Vancouver Island farmers’ markets allowed to continue for now

Vancouver Island farmers’ markets allowed to continue for now

B.C. Centre for Disease Control does not consider a properly distanced market a high-risk setting

Vancouver Island farmers’ markets allowed to continue for now