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AGING IN PLACE: Giving away the house – a quick dive into poverty

AGING IN PLACE: Giving away the house – a quick dive into poverty

For many seniors the biggest fear, and it is a legitimate cause for anxiety, is the prospect of moving into long-term care – away from their home, their routine, their neighbours, all that they know and cherish.
Volunteers needed for St. Andrew’s Cemetery spring cleanup

Volunteers needed for St. Andrew’s Cemetery spring cleanup

It’s that time of year again.
DUCHESS OF DIRT: To Irish roots and a lesson learned

DUCHESS OF DIRT: To Irish roots and a lesson learned

Last month I honoured Robbie Burns in recognition of my paternal heritage. This month I celebrate my maternal Irish heritage.
Comox Valley Afghan Sponsorship Team fundraising dinner planned

Comox Valley Afghan Sponsorship Team fundraising dinner planned

Food lovers and wine aficionados can indulge in a fantastic meal and a fun social evening in support of a refugee family coming to the Comox Valley.
Mushrooms the topic of next Comox Valley Horticultural Society meeting

Mushrooms the topic of next Comox Valley Horticultural Society meeting

Kabir Bhalla will be sharing his knowledge on mushroom-forming fungi and fungal diseases in plants at the next Comox Valley Horticultural Society meeting, March 20.
Comox Valley robotics teams off to world championships

Comox Valley robotics teams off to world championships

800 teams from 40 countries taking part
Daughter donates blood for dad’s birthday

Daughter donates blood for dad’s birthday

‘If I’m out there donating, someone else is donating for him’B.C. woman says
Courtenay society announces Earth Day Free Clothing Store

Courtenay society announces Earth Day Free Clothing Store

Lake Trail Community Education Society hosts its second annual Earth Day Free Clothing Store on April 20. This pop-up event, located at 805 Willemar Ave., will provide free clothing and offer clothing repair services.
Vancouver Island homelessness documentary screening in Courtenay on March 16

Vancouver Island homelessness documentary screening in Courtenay on March 16

What would you do if you suddenly lost your housing?
Climate advocate to discuss politics of climate change, fossil fuels

Climate advocate to discuss politics of climate change, fossil fuels

Worried about climate change and what we could be doing about it?