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‘I’m so fortunate’: Penticton’s Mae Smith celebrates 100th birthday

‘I’m so fortunate’: Penticton’s Mae Smith celebrates 100th birthday

The Penticton resident was joined by family and friends to mark the milestone Wednesday
VIDEO: 2 days after training, ALERT helps with rescue of horse in Oliver canal

VIDEO: 2 days after training, ALERT helps with rescue of horse in Oliver canal

The horse was escorted safely back to dry land
Vernon Grannies ready to get dirty sudsing up support

Vernon Grannies ready to get dirty sudsing up support

Car wash raising funds for Gogos
Glacier Grannies’ Giant Garage Sale coming to Comox

Glacier Grannies’ Giant Garage Sale coming to Comox

The Glacier Grannies invite you to their giant sale, taking place on Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive.
Comox Valley’s McLoughlin Gardens offering a wide variety of summer programs

Comox Valley’s McLoughlin Gardens offering a wide variety of summer programs

The McLoughlin Gardens, located east of the Merville Hall at 814 Tasman Road, is offering an array of wonderful opportunities to connect with nature and develop creativity in 2023.
Walk With Your Doc returns to the Comox Valley

Walk With Your Doc returns to the Comox Valley

The annual Walk With Your Doc event is back, taking place Friday, May 12, at Marina Park, Comox from noon – 1 p.m., gathering under the lower gazebo.
Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, 2-spirit, + awareness event in Courtenay May 5

Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, 2-spirit, + awareness event in Courtenay May 5

Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is observed on May 5 in Canada, and there will be a local event.
Comox service May 7 to recognize the Battle of the Atlantic anniversary

Comox service May 7 to recognize the Battle of the Atlantic anniversary

The COVID-19 public health crisis forced the cancellation of the annual Battle of the Atlantic public observance in Comox for the past three years; the remembrance of the end of the Second World War in Europe will be commemorated on May 7, 2023 at the Comox Marina Park.
SD 71 Explore Program Garage Sale returns to Vanier gym in Courtenay

SD 71 Explore Program Garage Sale returns to Vanier gym in Courtenay

The annual School District 71 Explore Garage Sale will return this spring on May 6 in the G.P. Vanier gymnasium after a three-year pandemic-induced hiatus.
Islanders honour people affected by dementia to boost supports

Islanders honour people affected by dementia to boost supports

Key Alzheimer Society of B.C. fundraiser in communities across Vancouver Island on Sunday, May 28