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Nominations are being accepted for the Order of British Columbia, the Province鈥檚 highest honour.

Every Tuesday, 25 middle-aged Norwegian men take a break from their everyday lives to meet and drink beer, tell bad jokes and sing dirty rock songs. They are rehearsing for their biggest event ever 鈥� warming up for Black Sabbath in front of 10,000 people. There are problems backstage as Ivar, the conductor, is terminally ill, and might not live to experience the concert.

The Comox Valley has already raised $19,185 鈥� 15 per cent of a goal of $121,000 鈥� in the buildup to the annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk. This year will be a virtual event where participants choose when and where to walk from Feb. 12-21.

Vancouver Island Regional Library is hosting a free online event with Indigenous Relations expert and bestselling author of 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act, Bob Joseph.

ElderDog鈥檚 goal to assist older adults in the care and well-being of their dogs

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Comox Valley Nature is hosting an online lecture by Jason Toft, entitled 鈥淩estoration Effectiveness of Living Shorelines in the Salish Sea鈥� on Sunday, Jan. 17, from 7-9 p.m.

A Comox Valley dog trainer has been recognized for her outstanding work in the industry.

Just in Time choirs鈥� Zoom courses begin Jan. 20

Used containers donated to school districts, communities to be reused