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Valley donors provide food security to 361 Ugandan widows

Valley donors provide food security to 361 Ugandan widows

Before the Widows’ Gardens Project came to southwestern Uganda, survival for a widow without access to land meant working literally from hand to mouth. On a good day, a single mother of four kids, say, would labour in fields owned by others for a daily ration of food to take home to cook for the evening meal.
VIDEO: Annual Inquiry Fair showcases creative student projects

VIDEO: Annual Inquiry Fair showcases creative student projects

̨MM 600 students from 12 schools participated
Cyclepaths raising money for hospice

Cyclepaths raising money for hospice

The Comox Valley Hospice Society is excited to announce its first-place team of 11 riders training for the Cycle of Life Tour ride, working hard to raise awareness and funds for the 1,000-plus people the society serves each year. This includes people who are dying, caregiving and grieving whether at home, in long-term care, in hospital or in Hospice at The Views, and those coming to CVHS outpatient offices.
Travellers take The Record along with them

Travellers take The Record along with them

When it comes to spreading the news, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the world’s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com with “Take Us Along” in the subject line.
L’Arche Comox Valley’s ‘Bowl, Baby, Bowl’ returns

L’Arche Comox Valley’s ‘Bowl, Baby, Bowl’ returns

What kind of community event is all-ages, all-abilities friendly, promotes physical fitness and brings people together for fun?
Comox Valley gives back

Comox Valley gives back

Organizations and individuals show their generosity
Comox Valley Nurses for Health and the Environment launches website

Comox Valley Nurses for Health and the Environment launches website

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Win tickets to Saratoga Speedway opening night!

Win tickets to Saratoga Speedway opening night!

How would you like to take the family to Saratoga Speedway for opening night, Saturday, May 4? We have a family pack of four tickets to give away. It’s easy to win. Just tell us, in the comments section at the end of this article, which races you are most looking forward to seeing this season. Only one entry per person, please. Prize must be accepted as awarded and the winner must be able to pick up the prize from the Comox Valley Record office. Winner will be announced Wednesday.
Courtenay’s GP Vanier Explore program prepares for its annual Giant Garage Sale

Courtenay’s GP Vanier Explore program prepares for its annual Giant Garage Sale

Bargain hunters, gardeners and food aficionados — mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4, when the G.P. Vanier Explore program holds its annual Giant Garage Sale fundraising event from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Cumberland 4H Club brings joy to Glacier View Lodge with Easter visit

Cumberland 4H Club brings joy to Glacier View Lodge with Easter visit

Easter morning is a special time at Glacier View Lodge (GVL) thanks to the Shamrock Gumbooters 4H Club (Cumberland) and their animals.