Comox Valley

Lucinda Williams will play Saturday, July 13 at Vancouver Island MusicFest. Photo supplied

Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams coming to Vancouver Island MusicFest

Americana icon was to headline 2020 show before pandemic forced cancellation

  • Jan 24, 2024

 

A still from the movie Deep Rising. “The film features stunning cinematography of the world’s deep oceans and highlights the ongoing battle between scientists who want to preserve these unique ecosystems and corporations who want to mine the seabed for minerals to power the future,” said World Community Film Festival jury member Gord Darby.

Comox Valley’s World Community Film Fest returns for 33rd year

The World Community Film Festival is back and once again it’s live.…

  • Jan 18, 2024

 

Denman Island resident David Elliott won $500,000 from Daily Grand in December 2023. Photo supplied

Comox Valley man wins $500,000 from December Daily Grand draw

A Denman Island resident has added his name to the ever-growing list…

  • Jan 17, 2024

 

Skating on Whonnock Lake on Sunday, Jan. 14. The same day, at Maple Lake in Cumberland, a teenager fell through the ice into five feet of water, according to local fire department. (Photo by: Neil Corbett/The News)

Fall through ice at Maple Lake in Cumberland leads to safety tips from SAR

Search and Rescue share tips about avoiding danger on frozen lakes

Skating on Whonnock Lake on Sunday, Jan. 14. The same day, at Maple Lake in Cumberland, a teenager fell through the ice into five feet of water, according to local fire department. (Photo by: Neil Corbett/The News)
3:59 a.m. - Usually bustling with life, Courtenay’s Connect Centre stands lifeless, hosting more than double its capacity as the region experiences its coldest night of the year. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Out cold: Spending the coldest night of the year with Courtenay’s homeless

On the night of Jan.11, the temperature in the Comox Valley plummeted…

3:59 a.m. - Usually bustling with life, Courtenay’s Connect Centre stands lifeless, hosting more than double its capacity as the region experiences its coldest night of the year. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
The Comox Valley is bracing for severe weather on Thursday night (Jan. 11), with temperatures expected to plummet to -12 C. Meanwhile, the region is still waiting to see the opening of an emergency weather shelter for its unhoused population. (Marc Lester/Anchorage Daily News via AP)

Still no winter shelter as record-breaking cold set to strike Comox Valley

Emergency Warming Centre scheduled to open at Courtenay’s Native Sons Hall on the night of Jan. 11

The Comox Valley is bracing for severe weather on Thursday night (Jan. 11), with temperatures expected to plummet to -12 C. Meanwhile, the region is still waiting to see the opening of an emergency weather shelter for its unhoused population. (Marc Lester/Anchorage Daily News via AP)
Sevilya Hendrickx (viola) and Calvin Dyck (violin) are the special guest performers for the Vancouver Island Symphony’s production of ‘Your Favourite Composers- Episode 1’ coming to the Sid Williams stage on Sunday, Jan. 21.

Vancouver Island Symphony to perform three shows in Courtenay this winter

The Vancouver Island Symphony’s 2024 winter concert schedule includes three stops at…

Sevilya Hendrickx (viola) and Calvin Dyck (violin) are the special guest performers for the Vancouver Island Symphony’s production of ‘Your Favourite Composers- Episode 1’ coming to the Sid Williams stage on Sunday, Jan. 21.
A group of Cuban youths received baseball equipment donated by various Comox Valley organizations and individuals. Photo supplied

Vancouver Island group heads to Cuba with baseball gear for Cuban children

Numerous Comox Valley sports and fitness groups, and individuals, recently collaborated to…

A group of Cuban youths received baseball equipment donated by various Comox Valley organizations and individuals. Photo supplied
Courtenay Fire Department firefighters battle a trailer fire on Leash Road on Sunday, Dec. 31. Photo by Terry Farrell

UPDATE: Vancouver Island firefighters attending a Comox Valley trailer fire

In the late morning of Dec. 31, a trailer home at the…

Courtenay Fire Department firefighters battle a trailer fire on Leash Road on Sunday, Dec. 31. Photo by Terry Farrell
BC Transit workers in the Comox Valley and Campbell River have been on strike since Dec. 15, with no resolution in sight. Black Press file photo

No movement by either side in Comox Valley/Campbell River transit strike

No news is bad news for BC Transit users in the Comox…

BC Transit workers in the Comox Valley and Campbell River have been on strike since Dec. 15, with no resolution in sight. Black Press file photo
On Nov. 3, outreach workers, bylaws, and RCMP officers were supervising the teardown of a homeless encampment, also known as street sweep, in the parking lot beside Connect Centre in downtown Courtenay. (Connor McDowell/Comox Valley Record)

OPINION: B.C. street sweeps perpetuate an endless cycle of misery

Dispossessing the homeless of their belongings does nothing to address the address

On Nov. 3, outreach workers, bylaws, and RCMP officers were supervising the teardown of a homeless encampment, also known as street sweep, in the parking lot beside Connect Centre in downtown Courtenay. (Connor McDowell/Comox Valley Record)
Maxwel Hohn recently won an Emmy for Cinematography in the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards (announced on Dec. 17) for his work on Island of The Sea Wolves which premiered on Netflix on Oct 13, 2022.

Island filmmaker wins Emmy for Netflix’s Island of the Seas Wolves

The three-part nature documentary highlights wildlife that lives on Vancouver Island

Maxwel Hohn recently won an Emmy for Cinematography in the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards (announced on Dec. 17) for his work on Island of The Sea Wolves which premiered on Netflix on Oct 13, 2022.
On the afternoon of Dec. 17, numerous communities throughout B.C. felt the shockwave of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake. The epicentre was located 137 kilometres northwest of Pemberton at 3:23 p.m. (Credit: Earthquakes Canada)

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake felt by Comox Valley and Campbell River residents

Epicentre located northwest of Pemberton

On the afternoon of Dec. 17, numerous communities throughout B.C. felt the shockwave of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake. The epicentre was located 137 kilometres northwest of Pemberton at 3:23 p.m. (Credit: Earthquakes Canada)
A structure fire at 3005 Back Rd. broke out around 8 a.m. on the morning of Dec. 17. Comox Fire Rescue Capt. Pascal Lafreniere confirmed to the Record that no one was hurt during the incident. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Five people safely escape house fire in Vancouver Island town

Comox Fire Rescue Capt. confirmed that no injuries were reported

A structure fire at 3005 Back Rd. broke out around 8 a.m. on the morning of Dec. 17. Comox Fire Rescue Capt. Pascal Lafreniere confirmed to the Record that no one was hurt during the incident. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
Comox artist Wes Seeley has pledged to donate 20 percent of the profits from the sale of his sculpture featuring two eagles to YANA. (Scott Stanfield / Comox Valley Record)

Comox artist to donate 20 per cent of profits from sale of sculpture to YANA

Wes Seeley seeks to sell his monumental 10-feet wooden sculpture featuring two bald eagles

Comox artist Wes Seeley has pledged to donate 20 percent of the profits from the sale of his sculpture featuring two eagles to YANA. (Scott Stanfield / Comox Valley Record)
Bus service in the Campbell River and Comox Valley transit systems will cease on Friday, Dec. 15 due to job action by Unifor Local 114. Black Press file photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Service disruption facing Campbell River and Comox Valley transit riders

Bus service in the Campbell River and Comox Valley transit systems will…

Bus service in the Campbell River and Comox Valley transit systems will cease on Friday, Dec. 15 due to job action by Unifor Local 114. Black Press file photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating Brett Bystrom, who has multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Prolific offender with warrants in multiple Island cities wanted by RCMP

RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating Brett Bystrom, who has…

  • Dec 8, 2023
RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating Brett Bystrom, who has multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest.
Comox Valley resident Monica Parkin recently took the TEDx stage in Denver Colorado. Photo by DemenisPhotography.com

Vancouver Islander reveals the secret shame of introverts in TEDx talk

Comox Valley public speaker Monica Parkin presents on TEDx stage in Denver, Colorado

  • Nov 29, 2023
Comox Valley resident Monica Parkin recently took the TEDx stage in Denver Colorado. Photo by DemenisPhotography.com
Robert and Patsy McNeilly of Courtenay won the $500,000 Extra prize from the Oct. 28, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw.

Vancouver Island couple planning East Coast holiday after Lotto 6/49 win

Patsy and Robert McNeilly are ‘extra’ excited to explore Canada’s East Coast…

  • Nov 29, 2023
Robert and Patsy McNeilly of Courtenay won the $500,000 Extra prize from the Oct. 28, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw.
Mikala Wheeler (left) diligently prepares data sheets as Simon George converses with fellow team members just moments before the two suit up in their dry suits for a day of snorkelling to monitor the salmon population present in the Theodosia River. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Comox Valley environmental consultant provides DFO with invaluable data

Mikala Wheeler led a team of four members in surveying the salmon population of the Theodosia River

Mikala Wheeler (left) diligently prepares data sheets as Simon George converses with fellow team members just moments before the two suit up in their dry suits for a day of snorkelling to monitor the salmon population present in the Theodosia River. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)