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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
Documentary on one man’s efforts to save the elephant population being screened in Courtenay

Documentary on one man’s efforts to save the elephant population being screened in Courtenay

An hour-long documentary about how a tea grower from Assam is helping to protect the wild elephant population in northeast India makes its Canadian debut on Wednesday, May 10 at North Island College’s Stan Hagen Theatre in Courtenay.
Canadian Forces School of Search and Rescue to conduct parachute training in Comox

Canadian Forces School of Search and Rescue to conduct parachute training in Comox

Comox residents may hear a Skyvan aircraft flying overhead, and see parachutists jumping regularly between May 1-17.
City of Courtenay celebrating BC Youth Week with various activities

City of Courtenay celebrating BC Youth Week with various activities

BC Youth Week is May 1 – 7 and The LINC Youth Centre invites Comox Valley youth to come and enjoy events throughout the week.
Comox Valley Regional District launches a new online engagement tool

Comox Valley Regional District launches a new online engagement tool

Engage Comox Valley will replace Connect CVRD
Comox Valley Regional District seeking public input for Agricultural Plan

Comox Valley Regional District seeking public input for Agricultural Plan

Public sessions being held on a variety of topics, May 10 and May 17
Courtenay and District Fish & Game members collect 3 tons of illegally dumped garbage

Courtenay and District Fish & Game members collect 3 tons of illegally dumped garbage

The Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association held its annual spring clean-up in support of Earth Day activities in the Comox Valley on April 15. The Waste Management Centre kindly waived the tipping fees for the event, and Mother Nature spared the 55 volunteers by holding off on the rain. Bravo to the youth who came out to help with their parents. Hopefully, this contribution to Earth Day will keep the roads clean for a while.
North Island Rhododendron Society annual plant sale upcoming

North Island Rhododendron Society annual plant sale upcoming

It is easy to see why May is officially “Rhododendron Month” in the Comox Valley.
First of its kind wellness festival comes to the Comox Valley

First of its kind wellness festival comes to the Comox Valley

Preparations are underway for the first annual the Alchemy of Gathering: Wellness – Community - Creativity.
Comox Valley Water System imposing Stage 1 water restrictions May 1

Comox Valley Water System imposing Stage 1 water restrictions May 1

The Comox Valley Water System will be under Stage 1 water restrictions beginning May 1, which come into effect at this time every year.