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Local fitness instructor presented with prestigious Rotary award for her work with Comox Valley Hospice Society

Local fitness instructor presented with prestigious Rotary award for her work with Comox Valley Hospice Society

Raida Bolton was genuinely surprised when presented with the Paul Harris Fellow Award at the April 20 Strathcona Sunrise Rotary meeting.
UPDATE: Provincial government announces 182 new childcare spaces in Comox Valley

UPDATE: Provincial government announces 182 new childcare spaces in Comox Valley

April 26: This article has been updated with quotes from area facilitators.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK: Comox Valley Exhibition could not take place without its volunteers

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK: Comox Valley Exhibition could not take place without its volunteers

Comox Valley Exhibition has been celebrating our volunteers for 148 years. As a non-profit run by a volunteer working board, without these amazing volunteer individuals and organizations we would not be able to provide the Comox Valley with an award-winning agriculturally-based fair.
The North Island Immigrant Welcome Centre celebrates 30-year milestone

The North Island Immigrant Welcome Centre celebrates 30-year milestone

The Immigrant Welcome Centre, AKA the Multicultural & Immigrant Services Association of North Vancouver Island (MISA) is celebrating 30 years of welcoming international newcomers and celebrating diversity.
Comox bookstore gives kids books to call their own

Comox bookstore gives kids books to call their own

Books4Brains has been working with school district, publishers on program
Eagle carving nears completion at Courtenay golf course

Eagle carving nears completion at Courtenay golf course

Sunnydale Golf Society has hired Kevin Lewis to carve an eagle into a stump next to the clubhouse.
SPRING IN THE GARDEN: Weepers add elegance and colour to any garden

SPRING IN THE GARDEN: Weepers add elegance and colour to any garden

Ellen Presley
Habitat For Humanity’s Restores are all volunteer run

Habitat For Humanity’s Restores are all volunteer run

When you think about volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, images of hammers, hard hats and lumber are likely what comes to mind.
Earth Day activities planned for Comox

Earth Day activities planned for Comox

Do you get discouraged by hearing so much about the climate crisis?
St. John The Divine putting the call out for volunteers for spreing cemetery clean-up

St. John The Divine putting the call out for volunteers for spreing cemetery clean-up

While many organizations use Volunteer Week as an opportunity to pay tribute to their selfless helpers, sometimes the week is the perfect time to seek volunteers.
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