Comox Valley

Comox Valley basketball coach Larry Street. Photo by Ali Roddam

Meeting a life-saver: Longtime Island coach recalls growing up with Terry Fox

Comox Valley cancer survivor Larry Street says Fox’s efforts might have indirectly saved his life

Comox Valley basketball coach Larry Street. Photo by Ali Roddam
The 40-acre Maris Estates oceanfront property has been gifted to the Comox Valley Regional District through the federal Ecological Gifts Program. Photo supplied

40 acres of oceanfront property donated to Comox Valley Regional District to create a park

The Comox Valley Regional District has received a donation of 40 acres…

The 40-acre Maris Estates oceanfront property has been gifted to the Comox Valley Regional District through the federal Ecological Gifts Program. Photo supplied
10-year-old Ivy Costello and YANA executive director Kelly Barnie show off Ivy’s new diamond ring. Photo supplied

10-year-old all smiles after $5,600 diamond ring pops out of her Christmas cracker

Visitor from New Zealand wins grand prize in annual Comox Valley fundraiser

10-year-old Ivy Costello and YANA executive director Kelly Barnie show off Ivy’s new diamond ring. Photo supplied
The children recited a Christmas poem fo an appreciative audience.

Recently migrated Ukrainians celebrate first Christmas in the Comox Valley

‘You have made our lives here possible, and without you, we would not be able to have this Christmas’

The children recited a Christmas poem fo an appreciative audience.
Shawnigan Lake student Morgan Jackson has been named to the Canadian hockey team for the 2023 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship this month in Sweden. (Arden Gill photo)

Vancouver Island hockey player named to Canada’s U18 team

Shawnigan Lake School’s Morgan Jackson skates from the Comox Valley to national stage

  • Jan 6, 2023
Shawnigan Lake student Morgan Jackson has been named to the Canadian hockey team for the 2023 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship this month in Sweden. (Arden Gill photo)
This home at 850 High Salal Dr. in Hornby made the top 10 highest value assessments in the Comox Valley, as per BC Assessment. ‘Eagle House,’ as it is known, came in at No. 10 on the list. Black Press file photo

Hornby Island homes account for 3 of the top-10 valued properties in the Comox Valley

BC Assessments has published its property assessments for July 2022 and while…

This home at 850 High Salal Dr. in Hornby made the top 10 highest value assessments in the Comox Valley, as per BC Assessment. ‘Eagle House,’ as it is known, came in at No. 10 on the list. Black Press file photo
Morgan Jackson of Courtenay has been named to the Canadian hockey team for the 2023 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship next month in Sweden. Photo supplied

Comox Valley hockey player named to Canada’s U18 team

A Courtenay-raised hockey player will be wearing Canadian colours next month at…

  • Dec 17, 2022
Morgan Jackson of Courtenay has been named to the Canadian hockey team for the 2023 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship next month in Sweden. Photo supplied
Catherine Babault releases Vancouver Island Marmot, The World’s Rarest Marmot, on Dec. 21. Catherine Babault photo

Courtenay photographer releases book about Vancouver Island marmot

As an “ethical photographer,” Catherine Babault is not as concerned about getting…

Catherine Babault releases Vancouver Island Marmot, The World’s Rarest Marmot, on Dec. 21. Catherine Babault photo
Adopt-a-Grandparent founder Breanna Brosko is pictured with the Christmas tree adorned with tags at Jo Klassen’s Restaurant in Courtenay. Scott Stanfield photo

Adopt-a-Grandparent Comox Valley continues to roll

Program woman started as a teenager has grown to more than 3 times its original size

Adopt-a-Grandparent founder Breanna Brosko is pictured with the Christmas tree adorned with tags at Jo Klassen’s Restaurant in Courtenay. Scott Stanfield photo
Recent amendments to Bill C-21 propose banning large numbers of hunting and sporting rifles. Photo courtesy Sebastian Pociecha/unsplash

Licensed gun owners say they’re no threat to public safety

Bill C-21 amendments propose banning hunting, sporting rifles

Recent amendments to Bill C-21 propose banning large numbers of hunting and sporting rifles. Photo courtesy Sebastian Pociecha/unsplash
Dripside Customs is giving away a car on Dec. 16. To nominate someone you know who is in need of some new wheels, visit Dripside Customs at 727 Anderton Rd. in Comox. Photo by Meg Sehn

Comox company giving away a car for Christmas

Public asked to submit for nominations

  • Dec 7, 2022
Dripside Customs is giving away a car on Dec. 16. To nominate someone you know who is in need of some new wheels, visit Dripside Customs at 727 Anderton Rd. in Comox. Photo by Meg Sehn
Stink bugs have reached the Comox Valley. Photo by Vanessa

Brown marmorated stink bugs have reached the Comox Valley – now what?

DUCHESS OF DIRT: Insects led to an estimated $37 million loss to USA apple industry in 2010

  • Dec 5, 2022
Stink bugs have reached the Comox Valley. Photo by Vanessa
Mary Murphy and her latest novel, <em>Speaking Of.</em> She will be having a book launch on Dec. 3. Photo supplied

Speaking of Mary Murphy, Comox Valley musician/author has new book out

Book of mostly short stories is a bit of a literary departure for Comox Valley resident

Mary Murphy and her latest novel, <em>Speaking Of.</em> She will be having a book launch on Dec. 3. Photo supplied
Werner Karsten shows one of the two turtlepod prototypes he brought with him for display at the Walk With Me event in Courtenay, on Nov. 26. The insulated, mobile  pods are intended to provide safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Photo by Terry Farrell
Werner Karsten shows one of the two turtlepod prototypes he brought with him for display at the Walk With Me event in Courtenay, on Nov. 26. The insulated, mobile  pods are intended to provide safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Photo by Terry Farrell
Werner Karsten shows one of the two turtlepod prototypes he brought with him for display at the Walk With Me event in Courtenay, on Nov. 26. The insulated, mobile pods are intended to provide safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Photo by Terry Farrell

Denman Islander designs mobile personal shelter prototypes

‘I think of it as supporting urban nomadism.’

Werner Karsten shows one of the two turtlepod prototypes he brought with him for display at the Walk With Me event in Courtenay, on Nov. 26. The insulated, mobile pods are intended to provide safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Photo by Terry Farrell
Drone footage shows what appears to be a fluid slick emanating from a vessel precariously docked at the Deep Water Recovery property on the Baynes Sound shoreline.

Slick spotted at shipbreaking dock in Union Bay

MP Gord Johns says federal government is failing in its protection of the coastline

Drone footage shows what appears to be a fluid slick emanating from a vessel precariously docked at the Deep Water Recovery property on the Baynes Sound shoreline.
Arran Arthur of the Comox Valley played with the Czech Republic at the 2022 World Ringette Championships. Photo courtesy Ringette Canada

Vancouver Islander wins world bronze for Czechia in ringette

It’s the second world tourney appearance for Comox Valley’s Arran Arthur

Arran Arthur of the Comox Valley played with the Czech Republic at the 2022 World Ringette Championships. Photo courtesy Ringette Canada
Photo of Comox Dam by Stephen Watson

Record low water inflows persist into Comox Lake Reservoir

Inflows are just 24 per cent of normal and the lowest seen for this time of year in 55 years

  • Nov 28, 2022
Photo of Comox Dam by Stephen Watson
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$500,000 winning lottery ticket sold on Vancouver Island

Someone matched all four numbers on the Extra

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Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson was among the nearly three dozen participants at Saturday’s (Nov. 26) Walk With Me event in Courtenay. Photo by Terry Farrell

Minister of mental health and addictions among participants at Walk With Me event

Comox Valley-Strathcona-North Island Medical Health Officer Dr. Charmaine Enns also participated

Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson was among the nearly three dozen participants at Saturday’s (Nov. 26) Walk With Me event in Courtenay. Photo by Terry Farrell