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The holiday season can be especially challenging for those who have lost a loved one, or who are experiencing other hardships such as a broken relationship, loss of employment, or failing health.

Courtenay Recreation is moving to new software in 2020 which will include one major and long-awaited new feature: online registration. Patrons will be able to register for programs and activities beginning Monday, March 2, 2020 — the first day of spring program registration.

CARSTAR Courtenay owner Ryan Isherwood is no stranger to giving back. Thanks to support staffers and office co-ordinator Kristy Silverthorn, the facility is able to raise funds annually for Cystic Fibrosis Canada, provide veterans a free windshield treatment, and support local fundraisers.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The original media release sent out by the New Democrat BC Government Caucus included various errors. Seven organizations (not eight) received a total of $215,900 (not $314,000). Comox Valley Ground Search & Rescue Association (reported as receiving $86,500), and Kitty Cat P.A.L. Society ($25,000) did not receive funding. Mt. Washington Ski Patrol Association did and was not listed in the release.

Funds from table sales and concession support school in El Granadillo, Mexico

Marilyn Farnham, president of the Auxiliary to Glacier View Lodge presented a donation of $3,500 to Wanda McMillan, executive director, Glacier View Lodge. The Auxiliary to Glacier View Lodge supported the Lodge since 1982. Donations through this year have supported the replacement of equipment, the Music Therapy Program, special events for residents and filled in gaps for individual residents’ needs.

North Island College is marking a successful first term of a newly expanded program to provide support to Indigenous learners at all four college campuses.

B.C. consumers surveyed estimate they will spend $921 this season

Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North (Habitat VIN) is on track to complete eight affordable homes this year. In order to incentivize the community to support Habitat VIN’s work, three local businesses have partnered to match donations made to the non-profit until Dec. 31.