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Have A Heart Musical Theatre returns to Comox

Have A Heart Musical Theatre returns to Comox

“This Hour has 22 Songs” will salute the power of music, love and the Canadian spirit
Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Chris Rock slap

Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Chris Rock slap

Comedian returns to stage for first time after incident
Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting

Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting

67-year-old’s family announces condition impacting his cognitive abilities
Big Little Lions playing at Courtenay’s Old Church Theatre

Big Little Lions playing at Courtenay’s Old Church Theatre

After an enforced two-year break playing live, Big Little Lions are back together again in person and touring B.C. The multi award-winning folk/pop duo are Comox Valley’s own Helen Austin and Paul Otten from Cincinnati, Ohio. Their first collaboration garnered Austina Juno and ever since they have been cranking out infectious folk pop songs that are jam-packed with emotion and tight harmonies that sound like the product of two people working side-by-side instead of living in different countries.
‘The Flash’ actor Ezra Miller arrested at Hawaii karaoke bar

‘The Flash’ actor Ezra Miller arrested at Hawaii karaoke bar

Police say Miller yelled obscenities and lunged at a man playing darts
Social media explodes during Oscars; TV viewership doesn’t

Social media explodes during Oscars; TV viewership doesn’t

Oscars still top the ratings for the week, followed by March Madness basketball
Foo Fighters cancel Vancouver Island tour date following longtime drummer’s death

Foo Fighters cancel Vancouver Island tour date following longtime drummer’s death

Taylor Hawkins died at the age of 50 on March 25
Smaller casts, but still big performances on Island theatre’s 2022 show schedule

Smaller casts, but still big performances on Island theatre’s 2022 show schedule

The 39 Steps and Glory return to the lineup from postponed 2020 season
Oscar wins for ‘CODA’ bring tears, elation to Deaf community

Oscar wins for ‘CODA’ bring tears, elation to Deaf community

When “CODA” won the Oscar for best picture in Los Angeles, movie stars from Samuel L. Jackson to Nicole Kidman waved their hands instead of clapping in recognition of the Deaf community. At home in suburban New York, Laurie Ann Barish cried, overcome by what she said was a long overdue feeling of acceptance.
Black Academy’s Legacy Awards set for fall, to air on CBC

Black Academy’s Legacy Awards set for fall, to air on CBC

Toronto-based Black Academy was founded by actor-brothers Shamier Anderson and Stephan James