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Comox Valley RCMP cruiser

Man arrested in Cumberland for impersonating a police officer

Marc Drescher charged with various offences; first court appearance Aug. 31

 

Cumberland Wild has a diverse group of fans. JOFFREYPHOTO.COM

Ruffling feathers: Island hiphop festival revels in its reputation

Cumberland Wild wants to push boundaries, artists who don’t fall into mainstream stereotypes

 

The Cumberland Fire Department received a call for a large beach fire at Coal Beach on Comox Lake. The fire was just breaking into nearby trees when firefighters arrived. Photo still by Mike Williamson/submitted

Keen observers, Cumberland firefighters keep bonfire from spreading into ‘disaster’

The fire department received a call for a large beach fire at Coal Beach on Comox Lake

 

RCMP aided by Police Dog Services (Norco) and Air Services, successfully apprehended a suspect in a July 5 assault, after the suspect fled the scene of the crime, into a heavily wooded area near Comox Lake on an ATV. Photo supplied anonymously

Man charged with ‘several offences’ after assault in the Comox Valley

One suspect has been arrested after a serious assault on the 3300…

  • Jul 11, 2023
RCMP aided by Police Dog Services (Norco) and Air Services, successfully apprehended a suspect in a July 5 assault, after the suspect fled the scene of the crime, into a heavily wooded area near Comox Lake on an ATV. Photo supplied anonymously
Left, Ted Usher beside the original, delapitated grave; right, the new marker for Edwin Harbottle. Photos supplied

Comox Last Post Fund volunteer goes extra mile to restore veteran’s grave

Comox Last Post Fund volunteer Ted Usher has gone the extra mile,…

  • Jul 2, 2023
Left, Ted Usher beside the original, delapitated grave; right, the new marker for Edwin Harbottle. Photos supplied
Aaron Colyn, right, of Twin City Brewing picks up a bag of pilsner malt from Cumberland Brewing Company owner Darren Adam, left, and brewer Anders Petersson during an exchange at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport on June 14, 2023. (PHOTO COURTESY AARON COLYN)

Twin City Brewing able to continue making beer despite Highway 4 closure

Cumberland Brewing’s owner flies in much-needed materials for Alberni brewery

Aaron Colyn, right, of Twin City Brewing picks up a bag of pilsner malt from Cumberland Brewing Company owner Darren Adam, left, and brewer Anders Petersson during an exchange at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport on June 14, 2023. (PHOTO COURTESY AARON COLYN)
The Pink Mountaintops are returning to Cumberland for the first time in a decade, to play the Waverley Hotel. Photo supplied
The Pink Mountaintops are returning to Cumberland for the first time in a decade, to play the Waverley Hotel. Photo supplied
A mountain-biker checks out a map of the trails in Cumberland. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Land use agreement for Cumberland bike trails extended

The land use agreement between Mosaic Forest Management and the United Riders…

  • Nov 27, 2022
A mountain-biker checks out a map of the trails in Cumberland. Photo by Mike Chouinard
Vickey Brown (centre, gold dress) and her supporters celebrate her election victory in style, with a bottle of bubbly, at the Waverley Hotel on Saturday night. Brown is the new mayor of Cumberland. Photo by Terry Farrell

UPDATED: Cumberland voters pick Vickey Brown as their new mayor

Cumberland has a new mayor. Vickey Brown received 817 votes to Leslie…

Vickey Brown (centre, gold dress) and her supporters celebrate her election victory in style, with a bottle of bubbly, at the Waverley Hotel on Saturday night. Brown is the new mayor of Cumberland. Photo by Terry Farrell
Film still from the movie “The Killdren Are Coming” - Director: Dana Berry. The Astrophobia Sci-Fi and Horror Film Festival takes place Oct. 15-16 at the Masonic Hall in Cumberland.

Cumberland horror/sci-fi film fest will get folks ready for Halloween

2nd-annual Astrophobia Sci-Fi and Horror Film Festival set for this weekend

Film still from the movie “The Killdren Are Coming” - Director: Dana Berry. The Astrophobia Sci-Fi and Horror Film Festival takes place Oct. 15-16 at the Masonic Hall in Cumberland.
Village of Cumberland office. Record file photo

Cumberland voters to choose between two mayoral candidates, five council hopefuls

Cumberland voters will have two well-known names to pick from on the…

Village of Cumberland office. Record file photo
A member of the winning team, Boss Hog’s, was busy behind the grill Sunday at the annual Comox Valley Ribfest, which also ran Friday and Saturday at Cumberland Village Park. The Strathcona Sunrise Rotary club hosted the event. Scott Stanfield photos
A member of the winning team, Boss Hog’s, was busy behind the grill Sunday at the annual Comox Valley Ribfest, which also ran Friday and Saturday at Cumberland Village Park. The Strathcona Sunrise Rotary club hosted the event. Scott Stanfield photos
The Cumberland Campground at Comox Lake. Google Maps photo

Man airlifted to hospital after jump off Devil’s Ladder in Cumberland

Leap at popular swimming hole clipped rocks, estimated to have exceeded 100 feet

The Cumberland Campground at Comox Lake. Google Maps photo
Police took one man into custody Sunday (Aug. 7) afternoon, after a multi-hour incident in the 2600-block of Rydal Avenue. (Terry Farrell/News Staff)

UPDATE: Police incident at Cumberland residence ends with suspect in custody

Neighbour says home in 2600-block of Rydal Avenue rented by young family

Police took one man into custody Sunday (Aug. 7) afternoon, after a multi-hour incident in the 2600-block of Rydal Avenue. (Terry Farrell/News Staff)
The Perseverance Trail Run - Cumberland is still planning on expanding its trail toward Comox Lake. Photo supplied

Growth provides challenges for Cumberland’s popular mountain bike trail system

Cumberland system described as fifth-busiest trail network in North America

The Perseverance Trail Run - Cumberland is still planning on expanding its trail toward Comox Lake. Photo supplied
Cumberland musician and producer Corwin Fox can now add ‘published author’ to his resumé, after the release of his book of one-sentence stories, Kill Love. Photo by Terry Farrell

Comox Valley musician publishes book of one-sentence stories

Cumberland musician and producer Corwin Fox adds ‘published author’ to his portfolio

Cumberland musician and producer Corwin Fox can now add ‘published author’ to his resumé, after the release of his book of one-sentence stories, Kill Love. Photo by Terry Farrell
The Village of Cumberland is reconsidering its single-use plastic bag ban. Black Press File Photo

Cumberland ready to revisit plastic bag ban bylaw

Province changed Community Charter to give local governments more control

The Village of Cumberland is reconsidering its single-use plastic bag ban. Black Press File Photo
PACE Multisport Dodge City X, the Comox Valley’s marquee off-road triathlon, returns to Cumberland, Sept. 18. Photo submitted

Off-road triathlon returns to the Comox Valley

PACE Multisport Dodge City X will once again serve as the BC Cross Triathlon Championships

PACE Multisport Dodge City X, the Comox Valley’s marquee off-road triathlon, returns to Cumberland, Sept. 18. Photo submitted
Local governments such as Cumberland’s are calling for Ottawa to treat opioids as a public health crisis. (Black Press file photo)

Step-brother’s drug death brings overdose crisis close to home for Cumberland councillor

Cumberland supports resolution for Ottawa to treat narcotics as public health emergency

Local governments such as Cumberland’s are calling for Ottawa to treat opioids as a public health crisis. (Black Press file photo)
The visitor centre for the Comox Valley. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Tourism group marks new relationship with Comox Valley

“We believe in the regional model for the Comox Valley … everybody should be working together.”

The visitor centre for the Comox Valley. Photo by Mike Chouinard