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Five church celebration marks the Centennial of Canada’s United Church in Courtenay

Five church celebration marks the Centennial of Canada’s United Church in Courtenay

St. George’s United, Comox United, Weird Church (Cumberland), Union Bay United, Denman Island United, and Campbell River United will all be taking part in the celebration
Vendor and parade entries wanted for Courtenay’s Canada Day celebrations

Vendor and parade entries wanted for Courtenay’s Canada Day celebrations

Applications for vendors, information booths and parade entries close June 14 or when full
Spring in the Garden: Hard to grow plants can be the most rewarding

Spring in the Garden: Hard to grow plants can be the most rewarding

There are some plants that are difficult to find or difficult to grow but rewarding once established. These are for the experienced gardener who thrives on a challenge.
Comox Valley free community events will shed light on toxic drug crisis

Comox Valley free community events will shed light on toxic drug crisis

Comox Valley will welcome Lisa Lapointe as the keynote speaker discussing evidence-based information on the impacts of unregulated drugs. 
The Queneesh Indigenous Community Society presents Oceans Day Comox Valley qálʔ

The Queneesh Indigenous Community Society presents Oceans Day Comox Valley qálʔ

The event takes place June 1 at Goose Spit #3, Little Mexico
SD71 future coders tackle gender bias in AI at Hackergal Hackathon

SD71 future coders tackle gender bias in AI at Hackergal Hackathon

In early May, approximately 35 brilliant girls from six different elementary schools in the Comox Valley came together at the school board office to participate in the annual Hackergal Hackathon.
Dutchess of Dirt: Good news and bad news in the garden

Dutchess of Dirt: Good news and bad news in the garden

Over the years of writing this column, some readers will remember me periodically bemoaning the state of our two beautiful azaleas as you walk towards the side gate entrance to John’s garden.
The Queneesh Indigenous Community Society presents the first Indigenous Elders’ conference

The Queneesh Indigenous Community Society presents the first Indigenous Elders’ conference

The conference will take place May 27 to 29 at the Crown Isle Resort in Courtenay
New NIC Foundation award to support neurodivergent student success

New NIC Foundation award to support 
neurodivergent student success

Through the North Island College Foundation, Romana Frey has launched an award for neurodiverse students this year, with the annual recipient to be awarded $1,000.
Comox Valley steps up for cancer relay

Comox Valley steps up for cancer relay

'It’s a Vancouver Island-based solution to a Vancouver Island problem' — rider