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Emterra Environmental contributes to fourth hospital operating room

Emterra Environmental contributes to fourth hospital operating room

Emterra Environmental does more than collect recyclables from our blue boxes. It also helps our Comox Valley Hospital provide healthcare to local residents by making an annual contribution to the Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation (CVHF) based on how much residents recycle.
Local business owner is losing his locks for love

Local business owner is losing his locks for love

Josh Greenwood, co-owner of Games and Grounds Coffee House, has been growing his hair for the last few years and dons a ‘man bun’ daily. He loves his locks but is willing to lose them to fund-raise for his friend of many years, Ray Sadler.
Overnight worked planned on 5th Street in Courtenay

Overnight worked planned on 5th Street in Courtenay

Switchover from old to new water system
Locals locked up for Tour de Rock

Locals locked up for Tour de Rock

Business owners and politicians will be put behind bars to raise money for pediatric cancer research
NIC to get ECE seats for evening/weekend program

NIC to get ECE seats for evening/weekend program

There’s a ‘dire need’ for more certified early childhood educators, according to NIC dean
Courtenay council considers cannabis regulation

Courtenay council considers cannabis regulation

Mayor had hoped for bylaw to ban production, sales
Increased fire activity and smoke visibility in Cariboo Fire Centre

Increased fire activity and smoke visibility in Cariboo Fire Centre

High amounts of smoke could be seen over 100 Mile House as of 5 p.m. Wednesday
Non-profit concerned about future of Courtenay Airpark

Non-profit concerned about future of Courtenay Airpark

Group feels idea for third bridge ‘ill-conceived’
Newborn Vancouver Island marmots have conservationists encouraged

Newborn Vancouver Island marmots have conservationists encouraged

Marmot Recovery Foundation says the species population isn’t yet at sustainable levels
Justin ̨MM gets warm welcome at BC Forest Discovery Centre

Justin ̨MM gets warm welcome at BC Forest Discovery Centre

“I just wanted to say what a pleasure it is to be here today with all of you.”