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QUIZ: Put your knowledge of Easter to the test

QUIZ: Put your knowledge of Easter to the test

Take this 15-question quiz to see how much you know about this holiday
Construction begins on new Cumberland fire hall

Construction begins on new Cumberland fire hall

This week Cumberland is celebrating the start of construction of the community’s new fire hall on Cumberland Road. While the COVID-19 pandemic presents some challenges for the project, the Village is working closely with its partner contractors with the priority being the health and safety of all workers as the project proceeds.
Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society inundated with new arrivals at this time of the year

Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society inundated with new arrivals at this time of the year

Jane Sproull Thomson
442 squadron to perform fly-by over Comox Valley hospital to salute COVID-19 workers

442 squadron to perform fly-by over Comox Valley hospital to salute COVID-19 workers

Cormorant helicopter will fly over the hospital at 7 p.m.
Comox Valley SPCA seeking forever home for pair of bunnies

Comox Valley SPCA seeking forever home for pair of bunnies

The Comox Valley SPCA has a pair of sibling bunnies looking for a permanent home.
Duchess of Dirt: Gardening a grand distraction from the newsfeed

Duchess of Dirt: Gardening a grand distraction from the newsfeed

It is amazing how fast things can change in just a short time. When I wrote my last column there were less than 150 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. On April 2, the country surpassed the 10,000 mark. And the rest of the world is just as crazy. Thank goodness for gardens!
Buzz on Bees: Assessing winter hive loss

Buzz on Bees: Assessing winter hive loss

As we enter a time of uncertainty, it is reassuring to watch spring continue in its natural routine. The crocuses are blooming, daffodils are emerging and honeybees have taken flight- the early signs that allergy season is upon us!
VIDEO: Fire departments salute health care staff at hospital in Comox Valley

VIDEO: Fire departments salute health care staff at hospital in Comox Valley

Trucks large and small drove by facility in procession, with siren and flashers on
Saanich mayor receives his foster bees through pollinator rental program

Saanich mayor receives his foster bees through pollinator rental program

‘I feel like I’m an adoptive father,’ Fred Haynes says of his rented mason bee colony
Courtenay Easter Promenade has a homemade theme this year

Courtenay Easter Promenade has a homemade theme this year

Decorate your house; chance to win prizes