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Cumberland’s Weird Church hosting Friday fundraiser for building upgrades

Cumberland’s Weird Church hosting Friday fundraiser for building upgrades

Cumberland’s Weird Church (formerly known as Cumberland United Church) is home to over a dozen non-profit and other community groups including the Cumberland Food Share, Adventure Daycare Society, the Cumberland Culture and Arts Society, along with recovery groups, local art presentations and community choirs.
Jerry Springer, politician-turned-TV ringmaster, dies at 79

Jerry Springer, politician-turned-TV ringmaster, dies at 79

Springer’s lurid talk show was a ratings powerhouse and a U.S. cultural pariah
Design of new PNE Amphitheatre revealed, with opening expected by 2026

Design of new PNE Amphitheatre revealed, with opening expected by 2026

PNE says sponsors will be able to bid for naming rights
Ground broken at Hornby Arts Centre site

Ground broken at Hornby Arts Centre site

Hornby Island Arts Council recently broken ground on the building of a new arts centre.
Vancouver Island singer selected to advance to semifinals of ‘Canada’s Got Talent’

Vancouver Island singer selected to advance to semifinals of ‘Canada’s Got Talent’

Raymond Salgado will appear on an episode May 9 when viewers can cast votes
Rock legends Honeymoon Suite to headline Funtastic music fest in Port Alberni

Rock legends Honeymoon Suite to headline Funtastic music fest in Port Alberni

Music festival and slo-pitch tournament takes place over Canada Day weekend
Freddie Mercury’s eclectic collection of ‘clutter’ for sale

Freddie Mercury’s eclectic collection of ‘clutter’ for sale

Late Queen singer’s costumes and hand-written lyrics among the items available at auction
Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

Toy company Mattel revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome on Tuesday.
Just In Time choirs to perform spring concert in Comox

Just In Time choirs to perform spring concert in Comox

On Saturday, May 13, the Just in Time choirs will perform at the Comox Pentecostal Church. This season’s theme is Transformation, highlighting and celebrating in song, the changes and transformations we face throughout our lives.
Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96

Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96

Groundbreaking actor and singer became an activist, humanitarian
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