Comox Valley

North Island College Comox Valley campus. File photo

Applications open for North Island College student scholarships and bursaries

Current, future and graduating North island College students can now apply for…

  • Mar 2, 2023
North Island College Comox Valley campus. File photo
Andrew Moncrief working at a studio in Berlin. Photo supplied

Comox artist’s craft has him travelling the world

As Comox Valley-raised artist Andrew Moncrief continues to hone his craft, his…

Andrew Moncrief working at a studio in Berlin. Photo supplied
Comox Valley RCMP detachment. File photo

B.C. RCMP detachment cleared of any wrongdoing in death of man while in custody

IIO director calls for changes to the system in his report

Comox Valley RCMP detachment. File photo
Towhee Imraan Abdulganiyu steals an inbound pass deep in the Nanaimo District Secondary zone. Photo by Peggy Street.

Courtenay’s GP Vanier wins 4A boys North Island basketball championship

Towhees earn the top seed for Island basketball championships

  • Feb 21, 2023
Towhee Imraan Abdulganiyu steals an inbound pass deep in the Nanaimo District Secondary zone. Photo by Peggy Street.
Daniel Mazey sets up the cones for his attempt to beat the Guinness Book of Records world record for the fastest 20-cone slalom dribbling a soccer ball. Each cone had to be exactly 50 cm apart. Photo by Terry Farrell

VIDEO: B.C. man shatters Guinness record for slalom soccer dribbling

Daniel Mazey celebrated his 36th birthday in unique fashion: by setting a…

Daniel Mazey sets up the cones for his attempt to beat the Guinness Book of Records world record for the fastest 20-cone slalom dribbling a soccer ball. Each cone had to be exactly 50 cm apart. Photo by Terry Farrell
In November 2023, local Royal LePage in the Comox Valley sales representative Val Wright will trek at high altitude in Ecuador to show her support for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. Photo supplied

Comox Valley resident hiking to a volcano in Ecuador in support of charity

Val Wright embarking on her way to South America in support of Royal LePage Shelter Foundation

  • Feb 17, 2023
In November 2023, local Royal LePage in the Comox Valley sales representative Val Wright will trek at high altitude in Ecuador to show her support for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. Photo supplied
’Buttercup’ was rescued after being spotted running loose in Comox. Among other injuries, the dog had her muzzle taped shut. Photo courtesy BC SPCA

Dog named Buttercup found running loose with muzzle taped shut, broken leg: BC SPCA

A severely abused dog is in the care of the SPCA after…

  • Feb 16, 2023
’Buttercup’ was rescued after being spotted running loose in Comox. Among other injuries, the dog had her muzzle taped shut. Photo courtesy BC SPCA
’Buttercup’ was rescued after being spotted running loose in Comox. Among other injuries, the dog had her muzzle taped shut. Photo courtesy BC SPCA

Comox Valley SPCA rescues severely abused dog running loose in Comox

A severely abused dog is in the care of the SPCA after…

’Buttercup’ was rescued after being spotted running loose in Comox. Among other injuries, the dog had her muzzle taped shut. Photo courtesy BC SPCA
Ronna-Rae Leonard, Deborah Griffiths and Pat Trask at the Puntledge elasmosaur’s 80,000,034th birthday, on Nov. 12, 2022. Photo supplied

Courtenay-Comox MLA takes next step to have the elasmosaur recognized as B.C.’s fossil

Ronna-Rae Leonard introduces private members’ bill to adopt the elasmosaur as an official symbol

  • Feb 16, 2023
Ronna-Rae Leonard, Deborah Griffiths and Pat Trask at the Puntledge elasmosaur’s 80,000,034th birthday, on Nov. 12, 2022. Photo supplied
North Island College student Vincent Michaud in the chemistry lab at NIC’s Campbell River campus. Photo supplied

North Island College introduces new pre-health program to help fill Island health-care gaps

A new dedicated university-level pathway at North Island College will help make…

  • Feb 10, 2023
North Island College student Vincent Michaud in the chemistry lab at NIC’s Campbell River campus. Photo supplied
The 2022 National Retriever Championship winner, NFTCH-AFTCH Baypoint Thanksgiving Dream ‘Cooper’ QFTR-JFTR, owned and handled by Bernard Landry. Photo supplied

Tails wagging as Vancouver Island set to host nation’s finest retrievers

Comox Valley to welcome Canada’s National Retriever Championship

  • Feb 9, 2023
The 2022 National Retriever Championship winner, NFTCH-AFTCH Baypoint Thanksgiving Dream ‘Cooper’ QFTR-JFTR, owned and handled by Bernard Landry. Photo supplied
Liam Mackenzie was named to Canada’s 23-player squad for a men’s Under-17 pre-tournament camp in Guatemala in the buildup to the U17 World Cup. Photo courtesy Vancouver Whitecaps

Canada Soccer names Comox player to men’s U-17 team

On Tuesday, Canada Soccer named Comox midfielder Liam Mackenzie, 15, to the…

  • Feb 6, 2023
Liam Mackenzie was named to Canada’s 23-player squad for a men’s Under-17 pre-tournament camp in Guatemala in the buildup to the U17 World Cup. Photo courtesy Vancouver Whitecaps
In total, four parked vehicles were left damaged at the scene as a result of the hit-and-run on Feb. 1 in Courtenay. Facebook photo

Comox Valley RCMP seeking truck following four-vehicle hit-and-run

The incident happened during the overnight hours of Feb. 1 in Courtenay

In total, four parked vehicles were left damaged at the scene as a result of the hit-and-run on Feb. 1 in Courtenay. Facebook photo
The Vancouver Island marmot is an endangered species. Pictured here, a marmot at Mount Washington. (Black Press file)

Another six weeks of winter predicts Vancouver Island Violet

Violet is a certified groundhog

The Vancouver Island marmot is an endangered species. Pictured here, a marmot at Mount Washington. (Black Press file)
Doug Cox is the co-chair of the steering committee for the contemporary roots and traditional roots categories for the 2023 Juno Awards. The finalists for all 47 categories will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Photo by Terry Farrell

Juno committee co-chair one of many hats worn by Vancouver Island’s Doug Cox

Doug Cox is synonymous with the Vancouver Island musical arts community. If…

Doug Cox is the co-chair of the steering committee for the contemporary roots and traditional roots categories for the 2023 Juno Awards. The finalists for all 47 categories will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Photo by Terry Farrell
This Courtenay home in Crown Isle is one of the nine grand prize options in the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s 2023 Choices Lottery. Photos supplied

Courtenay home a grand prize option in BC Children’s Hospital 2023 Choices Lottery

Another lottery, another Courtenay home as a grand prize option. The BC…

  • Jan 24, 2023
This Courtenay home in Crown Isle is one of the nine grand prize options in the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s 2023 Choices Lottery. Photos supplied
Sydney Doberstein’s grandfather Blake Walton chats with her mom in Our End in Mind. Photo submitted

Vancouver Island filmmaker explores MAiD in six-part documentary series

Our End in Mind received $10,000 through Telus Storyhive Voices

Sydney Doberstein’s grandfather Blake Walton chats with her mom in Our End in Mind. Photo submitted
A take-home test kit for drug users is seen here. Testing a drug supply for fentanyl could potentially save the user’s life. Photo: Vancouver Coastal Health

Comox Valley advocates for change as toxic drug-related death toll continues to rise

Courtenay couple pushes for legalization as fatalities mount on the Island and across B.C.

A take-home test kit for drug users is seen here. Testing a drug supply for fentanyl could potentially save the user’s life. Photo: Vancouver Coastal Health
An image created more than a decade ago by Northwest Coast artist Andy Everson was given an added touch this week to honour the passing of Vancouver Canucks’ enforcer Gino Odjick. Image by Andy Everson

Comox Valley Northwest Coast artist honours Canucks’ legend Gino Odjick with image

An image created more than a decade ago by Northwest Coast artist…

An image created more than a decade ago by Northwest Coast artist Andy Everson was given an added touch this week to honour the passing of Vancouver Canucks’ enforcer Gino Odjick. Image by Andy Everson
The Habitat for Humanity Meaning of Home contest is open to students in Grades 5 to 6. (Screenshot/Habitat for Humanity video)

National student writing contest returns to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North

The Habitat For Humanity Meaning of Home writing contest is now accepting…

The Habitat for Humanity Meaning of Home contest is open to students in Grades 5 to 6. (Screenshot/Habitat for Humanity video)