This column was inspired by an uplifting evening we had at the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association (C&DFGPA) annual banquet and fundraiser.

The Comox Valley Field Hockey League is extending their spring registration until March 13.

Andrea Lee of Black Creek collected her second medal at the 2011 Canada Winter Games, and this time it was gold.

Cross-country runner Cam Levins is criss-crossing many countries en route to achieving his goal of representing Canada on the world stage.

The Vanier Towhees are off to the Vancouver Island AAA senior boys basketball championships this week at Mount Douglas in Victoria.

Island Spirit Sports All Star Cheerleading’s competitive season is well underway. The Comox-based club has had some impressive performances to date this year at events in Abbotsford and Tacoma, Washington.

The Mid-Island Blazers men’s AA hockey team is trading in their skates for dancing shoes.

"And the award for most dramatic goal in game four of a best-of-five series goes to ... Joel Wheeldon of the Comox Valley Glacier Kings!"

February was a busy month for Vancouver Island's cross-country ski club.

When he was known as the Blond Tiger, he stalked his ring opponents mercilessly. These days, his neighbours just know him as Tommy Boyce, a pleasant guy who enjoys walking his dog Rocky.