Community

40 acres of oceanfront land donated to Comox Valley RD to create a park

The Comox Valley Regional District has received a donation of 40 acres (16 hectares) of oceanfront property in the Merville area for use as a park.

Jan 10, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Five reasons why senior animals make great pets: SPCA

It鈥檚 common for older pets to get overlooked at shelters with kittens and puppies also hoping for their forever homes. Cats and dogs are considered 鈥渟enior鈥� or 鈥渕ature鈥� at around the age of seven.

Jan 10, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Off-duty paramedic, staff, save the life of gym member at Comox Community Centre

In the early morning of Jan. 3, access to an automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was the vital lifesaving support required to save a life at the Town of Comox Community Centre.

Jan 9, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Stand up against dementia stigma this Alzheimer鈥檚 Awareness Month

Jana Schulz of Cranbrook, B.C. 鈥� a registered social worker, working as a regional dementia education coordinator for the East Kootenays and elected official within the M茅tis Nation of British Columbia 鈥� feels caregiving has given her purpose. Since her dad Roy鈥檚 diagnosis, she feels like she has grown personally and professionally because someone she loves is living with dementia.

Jan 9, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Recently migrated Ukrainians celebrate first Christmas in the Comox Valley

The Comox Valley Ukrainian community hosted a Christmas concert and dinner on Sunday, Jan. 8.

Jan 9, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

10-year-old all smiles after winning YANA Christmas Cracker $5,600 diamond ring

Visitor from New Zeland wins grand prize in annual fundraiser

Jan 8, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Comox Valley fire departments hosting Christmas tree disposal events

Courtenay tree chipping for charities

Jan 6, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Hospice documentary looks at the dreams of those who are dying

Death Is But A Dream to screen at North Island College, also available online

Jan 5, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Comox Valley Citizens on Patrol keep an eye on streets

For over 25 years, the Comox Valley Citizens on Patrol Society (COPS) has been watching our streets and neighbourhoods, and acting as extra eyes and ears for the RCMP, to help deter crime in the community.

Jan 4, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

QUIZ: How much do you know about the news of 2022?

A lot happened during the past 12 months

Jan 1, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >