Community

The Town of Comox and the Comox Community Centre have made the decision to take the 45th annual Polar Bear Swim virtual for 2021. The decision to cancel the organized, in-person event was difficult, but with community safety being most important, it was best to relaunch it as an individual and family event.

Have you ever wondered how the poinsettia came to be known as one of the symbols of Christmas? (You know the Christmas tree is the other one, don’t you?)

The inaugural Drive-In Sing-Along Messiah Event was held at the Comox Mall, Sunday, Dec. 19.

City residents with amazing Christmas displays were treated to the surprise dances

At the end of this year of COVID outbreaks, extreme weather and evacuations, people living with dementia and their caregivers on the Island face more challenges than ever before. It’s never been more important to support them.

The City of Courtenay is working on plans to open a large riparian meadow on the banks of the Puntledge River to the public, and is inviting input from neighbours and the wider community that will help shape the park’s concept design.

Comox Valley Schools Robotics71 teams had very strong showings in their first competition of this school year at Shawinigan Lake School.

Foundation’s biggest donor, Lai family, donates $8M to date

Comox Mayor Russ Arnott, Cumberland Mayor Leslie Baird and Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna Ray Leonard helped the Salvation Army serve 117 turkey dinners over the lunch hour, Tuesday, Dec. 14 at St. George’s United Church in Courtenay.

Winning ticket could be worth as much as $100,000