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Black Creek Mennonite churches hosting relief fair for those affected by Turkey-Syria earthquake

Black Creek Mennonite churches hosting relief fair for those affected by Turkey-Syria earthquake

It’s that time of year again and the Mennonite churches in Black Creek are once again hosting a relief fair.
Courtenay’s Sunday Station hosting a community artisan and flea market

Courtenay’s Sunday Station hosting a community artisan and flea market

If you love good food, good music, unique local crafts, and have an eye for second-hand treasure, mark Saturday, May 13 on your calendar.
Funding in place for Indigenous affordable housing project in Courtenay

Funding in place for Indigenous affordable housing project in Courtenay

The funding is officially in place for an Indigenous affordable housing project, to be built at 1679 McPhee Ave. in Courtenay.
North Island Rhododendron Society hosts Mother’s Day Garden Tour

North Island Rhododendron Society hosts Mother’s Day Garden Tour

Spring has finally arrived in the Valley and the North Island Rhododendron Society (NIRS) is once again sponsoring a Mother’s Day garden tour to celebrate.
Ninth WeCan Shelter home opens at Maple Pool Campground in Courtenay

Ninth WeCan Shelter home opens at Maple Pool Campground in Courtenay

Initiative transforms used sea cans into studio apartments to combat homelessness
DUCHESS OF DIRT: Bishops, fairies, pixies - all kinds of ‘creatures’ in a garden

DUCHESS OF DIRT: Bishops, fairies, pixies - all kinds of ‘creatures’ in a garden

By Leslie Cox
Community film documents efforts of Mexican migrant shelter

Community film documents efforts of Mexican migrant shelter

Acclaimed Canadian filmmaker Judy Jacson is bringing her latest film, Where Can We Live in Peace?, to the Valley on May 11 at 7 p.m. at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Dr.
CF-18 Hornets training in the Comox Valley over the weekend

CF-18 Hornets training in the Comox Valley over the weekend

Three CF-18 Hornets belonging to 410 Tactical Fighter Operational Training Squadron from 4 Wing Cold Lake will be conducting training at 19 Wing Comox this weekend, May 5 – 7. Residents can expect to hear and see the fighter aircraft over the course of the weekend as they conduct over-water and over-mountain training.
Wildfire preparedness event taking place Saturday at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market

Wildfire preparedness event taking place Saturday at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market

Fire and emergency services professionals, as well as local FireSmart reps will be on hand
Shuswap-based Llama Sanctuary makes second move in one month

Shuswap-based Llama Sanctuary makes second move in one month

Camelids and caretakers settling into permanent home in Tappen, hosting welcome-back event