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Muggins, B.C.’s famous wartime charity hound, celebrated in new book

Muggins, B.C.’s famous wartime charity hound, celebrated in new book

Author Grant Hayter-Menzies also looks at the use of animals in war – at home and on the battlefield
Strathcona Symphony Orchestra playing movie music in Courtenay

Strathcona Symphony Orchestra playing movie music in Courtenay

This Halloween, the music from iconic movies is coming live to the Comox Valley—and the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra is dressing in costume for the occasion.
Denis Villeneuve’s dreams of `Dune’ reach the big screen

Denis Villeneuve’s dreams of `Dune’ reach the big screen

‘Dune’ finally makes its way to North American theaters Friday
Vancouver Island MusicFest returning in 2022

Vancouver Island MusicFest returning in 2022

Here’s great news for music festival fans - Vancouver Island MusicFest is returning in 2022.
B.C. author says being gay and Christian is OK

B.C. author says being gay and Christian is OK

Stacey Chomiak’s memoir aimed at LGBTQ youth makes peace with faith community and queer community
Shredded Banksy artwork sells for $25.4 million at auction

Shredded Banksy artwork sells for $25.4 million at auction

Price a record for the artist, and close to 20 times the piece’s pre-shredded price
Vancouver Island children’s author writes about famous fir tree ‘Lonely Doug’

Vancouver Island children’s author writes about famous fir tree ‘Lonely Doug’

Writer and illustrator Lindsay Ford releases 10th children’s book
Former MP Jody Wilson-Raybould among finalists for $60K public policy book prize

Former MP Jody Wilson-Raybould among finalists for $60K public policy book prize

Inaugural finalists announced for the Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
‘Squid Game’ strikes nerve in debt-ridden South Korea

‘Squid Game’ strikes nerve in debt-ridden South Korea

Raising disturbing questions about the future of one of Asia’s wealthiest economies
Comox art group featured at next Pearl Ellis Gallery exhibit

Comox art group featured at next Pearl Ellis Gallery exhibit

The Pearl Ellis Art Gallery will feature the Brushworks painting group from Oct. 14-Nov. 6.