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Old-school technique and star power lead state-of-the-art action extravaganza

The path from the discovery of a vintage, 100-year-old guitar in the local Value Village to organizing a live music concert to celebrate its 鈥渞escue鈥� may not be an obvious one 鈥� but that is what is unfolding for lovers of live music and some Comox Valley musicians because of the lucky discovery of Courtenay resident Jean Sarrazin and the patience and expertise of Merville guitar whiz Tim Rooney.

Neither Swift nor her management have addressed their decision to skip Canada

The television actor Allison Mack, who pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM, has been released from a California prison, according to a government website.

A chance meeting at a Christmas craft fair has led to a couple of creative minds publishing a children鈥檚 book.

The Vancouver Island Symphony began holding intimate outdoor pop-up concerts when the pandemic hit, in 2020.

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Impressive sight and sound spectacular with nearly 80 students performing

Get your groove on to Time Well Wasted on Sunday, July 9 at 7 p.m. as part of the free Simms Concert Series.