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Cumberland鈥檚 Village Market Day takes place Saturday

Cumberland鈥檚 Village Market Day takes place Saturday

Beautiful downtown Cumberland is where all the action will be this Saturday, May 18, when merchants, makers, musicians, artisans, locals and visitors converge for a day-long celebration of culture, commerce and community. From 10 a.m. till 4 p.m., Dunsmuir Avenue will be filled with over 130 vendors, incredible local merchant specials, tasty eats and treats, community groups, plant sales, samples and hands-on fun, two stages of live music and much, much more.
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Hornby Island Trade Token returns for a second run

Hornby Island Trade Token returns for a second run

Five hundred $20 trade tokens minted for 2019
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Volunteers needed for community planting event

Volunteers needed for community planting event

Come out and join the biggest planting party in Courtenay. The Mile of Flowers is marking 53 years of planting Cliffe Avenue boulevards with colorful blooms on Tuesday, May 28.
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Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North recognized nationally for Epic Engagement

Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North recognized nationally for Epic Engagement

The organization engaged members of two cities and their surrounding areas to support them
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Comox Fire Rescue offering WASP gutter-mounted sprinkler systems

Comox Fire Rescue offering WASP gutter-mounted sprinkler systems

During a wildfire, embers can be carried a long distance. Hot embers can easily ignite a dry roof or surrounding area. The Wildfire Automated Sprinkler Protection (WASP) gutter-mounted sprinkler system helps protect your home from these hot embers. The wildfire protection kits provide a simple and quick way to get water on your roof and surrounding area.
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Courtenay senior facility uses proven method to combat loneliness, helplessness, and boredom

Courtenay senior facility uses proven method to combat loneliness, helplessness, and boredom

Mary Hague lived at Glacier View Lodge for nearly two years. She was born in Victoria, but her family moved to Salt Spring Island during the depression.
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B.C. SPCA reminds public to travel safely with pets this summer

B.C. SPCA reminds public to travel safely with pets this summer

鈥淲e recommend that pets are kept inside the vehicle in a secured crate or restrained with a dog seatbelt.鈥�
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Comox Valley to host B.C. historical conference

Comox Valley to host B.C. historical conference

Delegates from the British Columbia Historical Federation will be digging into Comox Valley history during their annual conference, June 6-9.
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Electric car film, showing in Courtenay, tackles myths

Electric car film, showing in Courtenay, tackles myths

Climbing gas prices and environmental concerns are encouraging people to consider making the shift to various electric modes of transportation. World Community will screen the film What is the Electric Car? (75 min.) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 at the Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College, Courtenay.
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Electric car and bike event in Courtenay on the May long weekend

Electric car and bike event in Courtenay on the May long weekend

According to a recent BC Hydro survey, one in three British Columbians expect their next vehicle to be an electric, yet it can be challenging to figure out the issues of range and charging infrastructure, or to even find an EV at your local dealership.
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