Comox Valley

Morgan Jackson, 17, and her team secured the bronze medal at the 2023 Nationals Women’s U18 Hockey Championship held in Dawson Creek on Nov. 11. (Photo courtesy of Morgan Jackson)

Islander named top forward at women’s U18 national hockey championship

Courtenay’s Morgan Jackson finished as the second-highest scorer on her way to a bronze medal

Morgan Jackson, 17, and her team secured the bronze medal at the 2023 Nationals Women’s U18 Hockey Championship held in Dawson Creek on Nov. 11. (Photo courtesy of Morgan Jackson)
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Comox Valley Regional District headed to court over water bottling decision

Bruce Gibbons of Merville Water Guardians is taking the Comox Valley Regional…

  • Nov 17, 2023
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When Comox Valley businessman Rick Jackson passed away in October 2022, he bequeathed $1 million to establish scholarships as his legacy gift to the community to encourage and support Comox Valley secondary school graduates to pursue post-secondary education, both in vocational/trades training and university studies. Photo supplied

Vancouver Island businessman leaves $1m legacy gift to create scholarships

Comox Valley Community Foundation received $1 million bequest from the family of Rick Jackson

  • Nov 15, 2023
When Comox Valley businessman Rick Jackson passed away in October 2022, he bequeathed $1 million to establish scholarships as his legacy gift to the community to encourage and support Comox Valley secondary school graduates to pursue post-secondary education, both in vocational/trades training and university studies. Photo supplied
Calls for a last-minute moratorium are intensifying as the start of Pacific herring season in the Straight of Georgia (SoG) approaches on Nov.24. (Courtesy of Ian McAllister)

Two sides to a coin: Opening of the herring fisheries in BC

‘We should have a say, as Indigenous leaders, on what happens in our territory’: Chief Chickite

Calls for a last-minute moratorium are intensifying as the start of Pacific herring season in the Straight of Georgia (SoG) approaches on Nov.24. (Courtesy of Ian McAllister)
A Good Samaritan came to Murray Kennedy-MacNeill’s aid when he rolled his custom cycle and ended up in the bushes, with the bike on top of him. Photo by Terry Farrell

Disabled cyclist thanks Vancouver Island Good Samaritan for help after fall

Murray Kennedy-MacNeill’s faith in humanity has been reaffirmed. Kennedy-MacNeill can often be…

A Good Samaritan came to Murray Kennedy-MacNeill’s aid when he rolled his custom cycle and ended up in the bushes, with the bike on top of him. Photo by Terry Farrell
The Wheels of Hope is a volunteer driver program serving Vancouver Island, including the Comox Valley, that provides transportation for residents to access cancer treatment in Victoria. (Photo courtesy of Wheels of Hope)

Driving for a good cause: Cancer program needs more volunteers in the Comox Valley

Wheels for Hope helps Vancouver Island patients receive life-saving cancer treatment in Victoria

The Wheels of Hope is a volunteer driver program serving Vancouver Island, including the Comox Valley, that provides transportation for residents to access cancer treatment in Victoria. (Photo courtesy of Wheels of Hope)
From left, telethon chair Pam Crowe, Comox Valley Child Development Association executive director Cindy Xavier, and CVCDA president Diane Daigle celebrate after the highest-grossing telethon in their history. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Comox Valley children’s telethon achieves highest total in its history

‘We couldn’t be more elated’: Supporters across the province and beyond donated $150,342

From left, telethon chair Pam Crowe, Comox Valley Child Development Association executive director Cindy Xavier, and CVCDA president Diane Daigle celebrate after the highest-grossing telethon in their history. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
Nicole Harvda poses next to her car following a race. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Havrda)

Comox Valley race car driver makes history

At 17, Nicole Havrda is the first woman to win American Formula 3 Championship

Nicole Harvda poses next to her car following a race. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Havrda)
Negotiations between K’ómoks First Nation, B.C. and Canada are coming to a close, and the public is invited to attend in-person and virtual open houses. File photo

‘Action4Canada is not welcome in K’ómoks Territory’: Elected Chief and council

K’ómoks First Nation responds to local churches hosting Action4Canada founder

Negotiations between K’ómoks First Nation, B.C. and Canada are coming to a close, and the public is invited to attend in-person and virtual open houses. File photo
Barb Longhorn’s garage band brings a new meaning to the term ‘deadheads.’ Photo by Terry Farrell

VIDEO: B.C. woman turns front yard into Halloween extravaganza

Barb Langhorn loves Halloween. Just drive by her home at 2316B Willemar…

Barb Longhorn’s garage band brings a new meaning to the term ‘deadheads.’ Photo by Terry Farrell
Helen Austin (left) and Charlotte Palmer in 2022, with Palmer came to Vancouver Island for a visit. Photo supplied

English actress Charlotte Palmer brings her solo show to Vancouver Island

With the help of her friend, Comox Valley musician Helen Austin, tour will stop in 7 Island cities

Helen Austin (left) and Charlotte Palmer in 2022, with Palmer came to Vancouver Island for a visit. Photo supplied
Marcia Turner (left) and Erin Brillon, accompanied by her husband, Andy Everson, have each been awarded the distinction of Business of the Year for their respective ventures at the 2023 Indigenous Business Awards. (Photo courtesy of BC Achievement Foundation).

Two Comox Valley businesses earn Indigenous Business Awards

Comox’s Marcia Turner, Courtenay’s Erin Brillon among those honoured

Marcia Turner (left) and Erin Brillon, accompanied by her husband, Andy Everson, have each been awarded the distinction of Business of the Year for their respective ventures at the 2023 Indigenous Business Awards. (Photo courtesy of BC Achievement Foundation).
Jan Kotyk attempted to swim across the Strait of Georgia in a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish charity. (Photo submitted)

Island dad attempts swim across Strait of Georgia for Make-A-Wish

Family received a wish from the Make-A-Wish foundation one year before

Jan Kotyk attempted to swim across the Strait of Georgia in a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish charity. (Photo submitted)
Nine-year-old Rylann Bryant has created Rylann’s Cat Cookies, with $1 from every $3 package going to the SPCA. Photos submitted

BC SPCA benefits from 9-year-old Vancouver Island entrepreneur’s ‘cat cookies’

Inspired by his older brother who started Robbie’s Canine Cookies when in…

  • Oct 23, 2023
Nine-year-old Rylann Bryant has created Rylann’s Cat Cookies, with $1 from every $3 package going to the SPCA. Photos submitted
Courtenay’s Frederick Pelletier won $1 million from the August 2, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw. Photo supplied

Vancouver Islander returns home to discover he is a millionaire

Courtenay resident cashes in $1 million Lotto 6/49 ticket

  • Oct 18, 2023
Courtenay’s Frederick Pelletier won $1 million from the August 2, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw. Photo supplied
One of this year’s grand prizes includes a 2,329 sq. ft. Crown Isle residence with 3 bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and two garages. (Photo supplied by SOMA Public Relations)

The 2023 Millionaire Lottery features Courtenay home as a grand prize option

Proceeds raised will go to the Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital Foundation

One of this year’s grand prizes includes a 2,329 sq. ft. Crown Isle residence with 3 bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and two garages. (Photo supplied by SOMA Public Relations)
Numerous police cars can be seen on Cranberry Lane, near Black Creek, following a report of erratic driving that led to a robbery investigation on the morning of Oct. 16. Four suspects were apprehended later that same day. (Photo supplied by Jenna Pollock)

Robbery investigation near Black Creek results in four arrests

Police dogs, helicopter, and RCMP tactic team, deployed on scene after reports of erratic driving

Numerous police cars can be seen on Cranberry Lane, near Black Creek, following a report of erratic driving that led to a robbery investigation on the morning of Oct. 16. Four suspects were apprehended later that same day. (Photo supplied by Jenna Pollock)
The sleeping barrels are produced by One Of A Kind Creative Woodcrafting out of Parksville. Photo supplied

Glamping coming to Cumberland Campground on Comox Lake in 2024

Upscale camping, commonly known as “glamping,” is all the rage these days,…

The sleeping barrels are produced by One Of A Kind Creative Woodcrafting out of Parksville. Photo supplied
Black Creek runner Cam Levins crosses the Royal Victoria Half Marathon in record time on Sunday, Oct. 8. Photo by: Royal Victoria Marathon/Billie Design Co

Black Creek’s Cam Levins sets new standard at Victoria half marathon

Black Creek born-and-raised runner Cam Levins has added another record to his…

Black Creek runner Cam Levins crosses the Royal Victoria Half Marathon in record time on Sunday, Oct. 8. Photo by: Royal Victoria Marathon/Billie Design Co
A makeshift shelter sits among the landscaping of the Courtenay City Hall parking lot, with the Connect Centre in the background. The Connect Centre is a safe haven for the homeless. (File photo)

Comox Valley facing severe shortage of shelter options as winter looms

Nearly 80 per cent of area’s homeless population would be without a bed in case of an emergency

A makeshift shelter sits among the landscaping of the Courtenay City Hall parking lot, with the Connect Centre in the background. The Connect Centre is a safe haven for the homeless. (File photo)