Erin Haluschak

Daring Decisions, Dorothea Gordon’s second book, is a work of fiction from the Comox Valley author. Photo submitted

Comox Valley author explores sexuality, life experience in second book

Daring Decisions is set to be published by the end of June, in order to coincide with Pride Month

Daring Decisions, Dorothea Gordon’s second book, is a work of fiction from the Comox Valley author. Photo submitted
Artist Alex Witcombe collaborated with Peninsula Co-op in the Comox Valley to create two driftwood panels and a mural. Photo by Ali Roddam

Trio Takes: Driftwood artist inspired by visiting orca in Comox

Alex Witcombe creates a Co-op collaboration

Artist Alex Witcombe collaborated with Peninsula Co-op in the Comox Valley to create two driftwood panels and a mural. Photo by Ali Roddam
Mike Warren has decided to give back to the Comox Valley Head Injury Society by turning his daily walks into a fundraiser. Photo submitted

Putting one foot in front of the other to support others in the Comox Valley

Mike’s Miles is a fundraising event for the Comox Valley Head Injury Society

Mike Warren has decided to give back to the Comox Valley Head Injury Society by turning his daily walks into a fundraiser. Photo submitted
Mark Isfeld culinary student Ella Oldaker finishing off before plating her Prawn Stir fry with Thai Green Curry and Brown Rice Pilaf in 2021. Photo, Comox Valley Schools

Podium finish for Comox Valley chef representing B.C. at national Skills Canada competition

Ella Oldaker competed at the secondary level in the Cooking category in Winnipeg

Mark Isfeld culinary student Ella Oldaker finishing off before plating her Prawn Stir fry with Thai Green Curry and Brown Rice Pilaf in 2021. Photo, Comox Valley Schools
<strong>Canadian Armed Forces Military Police members patrol the grounds during Operation REASSURANCE Air Task Force Romania on Sept. 21, 2019 at the Mihail Kogӑlniceanu Airbase. (Image courtesy of LS Erica Seymour DND-MDN Canada)</strong>

Planning underway for air force’s centennial celebration in Comox

‘The intent … is to celebrate our history … while inspiring future generations of Canadians’

<strong>Canadian Armed Forces Military Police members patrol the grounds during Operation REASSURANCE Air Task Force Romania on Sept. 21, 2019 at the Mihail Kogӑlniceanu Airbase. (Image courtesy of LS Erica Seymour DND-MDN Canada)</strong>
Comox Valley farmer Dave Semmelink will soon be featured as ‘Farmer Dave’ on CTV’s upcoming reality TV show, Farming For Love. Photo by Farming for Love/CTV

UPDATE: Comox Valley farmer looking for love in newest reality TV show

Farming For Love is set to premiere this Sunday (May 28) at 7 p.m.

Comox Valley farmer Dave Semmelink will soon be featured as ‘Farmer Dave’ on CTV’s upcoming reality TV show, Farming For Love. Photo by Farming for Love/CTV
Baptisia australis. Photo by Leslie Cox

Plants for the Pacific northwest

‘Half the fun in gardening is the success through trial and error’

Baptisia australis. Photo by Leslie Cox
April Cornell painted an exterior wall of La Cache Comox Valley and met with shoppers on May 17 in downtown Courtenay. Photo by Erin Haluschak/Comox Valley Record

April Cornell leaves mark on affiliate store in downtown Courtenay

Cornell painted an exterior wall of the store and met with shoppers

April Cornell painted an exterior wall of La Cache Comox Valley and met with shoppers on May 17 in downtown Courtenay. Photo by Erin Haluschak/Comox Valley Record
A multi-scale emergency scenario involving multiple agencies took place at 19 Wing Comox May 17 and involved a plane crash with aircraft wreckage around Air Force Beach and 19 Wing Comox. Photo by Erin Haluschak/Comox Valley Record

Mock crash part of multi-agency training exercise at 19 Wing Comox

Air Force Beach was closed to the public May 17 for the training scenario

A multi-scale emergency scenario involving multiple agencies took place at 19 Wing Comox May 17 and involved a plane crash with aircraft wreckage around Air Force Beach and 19 Wing Comox. Photo by Erin Haluschak/Comox Valley Record
Comox Valley photographer Don Tait snapped a photo the moment an eagle was electrocuted May 11 at Point Holmes trying to recover a salmon hanging off a power line. Photo by Don Tait.

Eagle electrocution turns heads at Comox Valley beach

Raptor perishes while attempting to retrieve fish carcass on hydro line

Comox Valley photographer Don Tait snapped a photo the moment an eagle was electrocuted May 11 at Point Holmes trying to recover a salmon hanging off a power line. Photo by Don Tait.
A red dress hangs at Simms Park Friday (May 5) at the Red Dress Day ceremonies. Photo by Erin Haluschak/Comox Valley Record

Red Dress Day brings awareness to MMIW in Courtenay

The day also serves as a reminder to end violence against Indigenous and gender-diver people

A red dress hangs at Simms Park Friday (May 5) at the Red Dress Day ceremonies. Photo by Erin Haluschak/Comox Valley Record
The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa. Black Press file photo

Comox Valley resort wins top hotel in B.C. at industry awards

The awards ceremony celebrated exceptional accomplishments in British Columbia’s accommodation sector

The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa. Black Press file photo
Providence Living Place, Together by the Sea is a $60.5 million dollar project at the former St. Joesph’s Hospital site on Comox Avenue in the town. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Providence on track, budget for transformation of The Views in Comox next year

The care facility will have 156 beds and four respite beds, as well as a ‘dementia village’ component

Providence Living Place, Together by the Sea is a $60.5 million dollar project at the former St. Joesph’s Hospital site on Comox Avenue in the town. Photo by Erin Haluschak
Courtenay recognizes the National Day of Mourning at Simms Park each year on April 28. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Ceremony held in Courtenay to recognize Day of Mourning

The Day of Mourning has been a national event since 1991

Courtenay recognizes the National Day of Mourning at Simms Park each year on April 28. Photo by Erin Haluschak
Ella Oldaker and Ellianna Dyble. Photo by Sean Poole

Two Valley chefs golden at Skills provincial competition

Ella Oldaker and Ellianna Dyble both topped their respective categories in Culinary Arts

Ella Oldaker and Ellianna Dyble. Photo by Sean Poole
Pet Treat Bakery opened in 2010 as many involved with Beaufort were pet lovers and wanted to create employment for people with diverse abilities. Photo supplied

Comox Valley’s Pet Treat Bakery good for pets and the larger community

‘It provides a sense of purpose for those who often otherwise may be cut out of the job market’

Pet Treat Bakery opened in 2010 as many involved with Beaufort were pet lovers and wanted to create employment for people with diverse abilities. Photo supplied
Comox town hall. Black Press file photo

Comox council setting property tax at more than eight per cent

The rate results in more than a $100 impact on average per household

Comox town hall. Black Press file photo
The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa. Black Press file photo

Comox Valley resort finalist in provincial accommodation awards

Only a handful of Vancouver Island hotels were recognized as finalists

The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa. Black Press file photo
Workers picketed outside a federal building in downtown Victoria on April 19 as nationwide strike actions followed a missed deadline for a new deal to be struck. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Federal workers strike across Vancouver Island as pay falls below living wage

Local naval base worker says she may have to move away from the costly Capital Region

Workers picketed outside a federal building in downtown Victoria on April 19 as nationwide strike actions followed a missed deadline for a new deal to be struck. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
More than 200 federal public workers gathered by the entrance to CFB Comox Wednesday (April 19) morning as the Public Service Alliance of Canada went on strike. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Federal workers gather at the picket line in front of CFB Comox

Public Service Alliance of Canada went on strike after it failed to reach an agreement

More than 200 federal public workers gathered by the entrance to CFB Comox Wednesday (April 19) morning as the Public Service Alliance of Canada went on strike. Photo by Erin Haluschak