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Magical Christmas weekend planned in Courtenay

Tis the season for mistletoe, strings of cranberries and popcorn, warm toques and holiday traditions.

Nov 24, 2011 11:00 AM Read more >

Your pennies add up to help needy children

Each Christmas season the community newspapers of Black Press promote the Pennies for Presents campaign.

Nov 24, 2011 11:00 AM Read more >

A Fiesta occasion

The Fiesta World Craft Bazaar is later than usual this year because of the civic elections.

Nov 24, 2011 10:00 AM Read more >

Wind knocks out some power, strands ferries at docks

Storm-force winds forced the cancellation of BC Ferries sailings for the second time this week.

Nov 24, 2011 9:00 AM Read more >

Competitor's actions puzzle Comox Valley company

Ambassador Shuttle Service will celebrate its sixth anniversary next week amid some confusion and uncertainty.

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Warm winter wear

Jade Hansen, a nine-year-old student from Aspen Elementary School, and a friend collected winter clothes for the homeless Saturday.

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Hot fundraiser will help burned-out couple

When dealing with a devastating fire, Jessica Salo decided to make the temperature rise even more with a hot fundraiser.

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Cumberland launching Christmas campaign

An eclectic mix of artists, artisans, craftspeople, businesses and non-profits will kick off Christmas in the Village.

Nov 24, 2011 7:00 AM Read more >

Penner retires, triggers second by-election

Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner is leaving politics early next year to work in a Vancouver law firm.

Nov 24, 2011 6:00 AM Read more >

K'贸moks Band member wins national award

Richard Hardy of the K'贸moks First Nation is among 15 recipients of a National Aboriginal Achievement Award.

Nov 24, 2011 5:00 AM Read more >