The BC Coroners Service says 129 people died during the month of May, slightly down from 136 deaths in April.

On June 3, board chair Paul Horgen welcomed 40 participants to Project Watershed鈥檚 23rd Annual General Meeting. The event featured an overview of the society鈥檚 activities of the last year including a summary of the upcoming Simm鈥檚 Park bypass project, the Glen Urquhart and Mallard Creek scoping efforts, and an update on the ongoing communication with industry to obtain the de-commissioned sawmill property for restoration to its natural state with bicycle and walking trails.

The Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club presented a certificate of appreciation to the Comox Valley Record for the newspaper鈥檚 support of club activities.

Josh Neufeld ensures every dog has its day.

BC Hydro has received approval from the BC Utilities Commission to remove the Salmon River diversion dam.

Two Courtenay residents received the Sovereign鈥檚 Medal for Volunteers in a ceremony presided by Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.

Robb Nash, a true Canadian hero, came to the Comox Valley for a second time to complete his tour of the three locl high schools.

Sara Baxandall and Kelsey Anglin launched an NIC alumni association this spring. If you are an NIC alumni and would like to join, email alumni@nic.bc.ca.

Calling it a 鈥渧ery positive year with some softening on certain routes,鈥� the CEO of the Comox Valley Airport said he is pleased with the growth of the past year at the annual public meeting of the Comox Valley Airport Commission Wednesday.

The Salvation Army thrift store in Courtenay is out several thousand dollars after being robbed in the early morning hours on Sunday, June 18.