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Farmers’ markets in full swing for summer in Courtenay, Cumberland

Farmers’ markets in full swing for summer in Courtenay, Cumberland

After a long cold winter and long wet spring, summer is here and the local harvest is coming in! The Comox Valley Farmers’ Market Association is working hard to get local product to the people with three weekly markets running through the summer months. Saturdays at the Exhibition Grounds from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Comox Valley masters baseball: Time for a change?

Comox Valley masters baseball: Time for a change?

By Kevin Dobbelsteyn
Comox Valley men’s soccer team needs players

Comox Valley men’s soccer team needs players

Comox Valley United’s Division 3 men’s team is preparing for its second season in the Vancouver Island Soccer League.
Fry salvaging, guided walk in Tsolum River watershed

Fry salvaging, guided walk in Tsolum River watershed

As the dry summer weather continues in the Comox Valley, water levels gradually decrease in local rivers and creeks.
Courtenay-Alberni MP will be riding the riding

Courtenay-Alberni MP will be riding the riding

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns will embark on a cycling tour across his 8,500 square kilometre constituency later this month to hear from residents about issues, ideas and concerns. During the Aug. 21-Sept. 2 tour, he will speak about his Private Member’s Bill C-312: An Act to Establish a National Cycling Strategy.
Lady Gaga dazzles during world-tour kickoff in Vancouver

Lady Gaga dazzles during world-tour kickoff in Vancouver

The pop star made sure to salute gay pride at Roger Arena concert
UPDATED: One-sixth of B.C. residents don’t speak English at home

UPDATED: One-sixth of B.C. residents don’t speak English at home

Latest Statistics Canada numbers suggest Aboriginal languages are showing a revival
UPDATED: More Canadians live alone than have children

UPDATED: More Canadians live alone than have children

Statistics Canada says the number of same-sex couples went up by nearly two-thirds over a decade
Cremation fuels demand for memorial benches in Courtenay

Cremation fuels demand for memorial benches in Courtenay

The rise of cremation in the Comox Valley has meant a rise in the number of memorial benches that citizens want to install to remember their loved ones.
‘Near misses and good saves’ on Hornby Island

‘Near misses and good saves’ on Hornby Island

As the hot weather continues, the slightest spark can set off a fire.
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