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Afghan parents carry their children, as they leave the malnutrition ward floor, at the Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Blood drive to mark Women’s Day halted, Afghan activists say

Organizers say the event was viewed as a protest by Taliban authorities

WestJet in flight. Black Press file photo

Two Comox-Calgary flights exposed to COVID-19 in the past week

Seven flights between the two airports have now been flagged for COVID exposure

Save Our Forest Team-Comox Valley holding public meeting to discuss forestry government

Save Our Forest Team-Comox Valley holding public meeting to discuss forestry government

Save Our Forests Team - Comox Valley (SOFT-CV) is holding a public…

  • Jul 9, 2019
The Paradise Meadows boardwalk is totally accessible to TrailRiders, allowing those with mobility issues to enjoy the beauty of the park. Photo supplied

Volunteers needed for BC Parks Accessibility Day on Mount Washington

Accessibility Day takes place Aug. 4 at Paradise Meadows

  • Jul 8, 2019
The Paradise Meadows boardwalk is totally accessible to TrailRiders, allowing those with mobility issues to enjoy the beauty of the park. Photo supplied
Volunteers needed for BC Parks Accessibility Day on Mount Washington

Volunteers needed for BC Parks Accessibility Day on Mount Washington

Accessibility Day takes place Aug. 4 at Paradise Meadows

  • Jul 8, 2019
Volunteers needed for BC Parks Accessibility Day on Mount Washington
YER tour through Comox Valley’s newest regional park

YER tour through Comox Valley’s newest regional park

Morrison Headwaters Nature Preserve tour July 7

  • Jul 4, 2019
YER tour through Comox Valley’s newest regional park
World Community AGM upcoming in Courtenay

World Community AGM upcoming in Courtenay

World Community (Development Education Society) is holding its annual general meeting on…

  • Jul 2, 2019
World Community AGM upcoming in Courtenay
Healthy aging seminar doubles as fundraiser for Comox Valley Transition Society

Healthy aging seminar doubles as fundraiser for Comox Valley Transition Society

Your health is the most precious asset you have. There is nothing…

  • Jun 26, 2019
Healthy aging seminar doubles as fundraiser for Comox Valley Transition Society
June Gillray proudly relates the story of her father, William Kinnear Leslie, who was killed in action during the Great War, a few months after her birth. Photo submitted
June Gillray proudly relates the story of her father, William Kinnear Leslie, who was killed in action during the Great War, a few months after her birth. Photo submitted
President of d’Esterre Seniors Centre, Mike Corkish holding the story board with the Comox Archives and Museum Board from left to right; Surindra Gill, Harvey Piercy, Jim Whitehead, Steve Cowan, President Pam Moughton, Town representative Coun. Stephanie McGowan.

Comox Archives and Museum makes presentation to d’Esterre Seniors’ Centre

At its June board meeting, Comox Archives and Museum board presented an…

  • Jun 24, 2019
President of d’Esterre Seniors Centre, Mike Corkish holding the story board with the Comox Archives and Museum Board from left to right; Surindra Gill, Harvey Piercy, Jim Whitehead, Steve Cowan, President Pam Moughton, Town representative Coun. Stephanie McGowan.
Annual Denman Island pancake breakfast coming up

Annual Denman Island pancake breakfast coming up

Local fundraiser supports many initiatives

  • Jun 24, 2019
Annual Denman Island pancake breakfast coming up
The Kumugwe Dancers will perform at the K’ómoks First Nation National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations.

K’ómoks First Nation prepares for annual National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration

K’ómoks First Nation is inviting the general public to its annual National…

  • Jun 21, 2019
The Kumugwe Dancers will perform at the K’ómoks First Nation National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations.
Buzz on bees: How is honey made?

Buzz on bees: How is honey made?

Our first nectar flow has come and as we near its end,…

  • Jun 20, 2019
Buzz on bees: How is honey made?
Local ham radio club hosting Field Day at Filberg in Comox

Local ham radio club hosting Field Day at Filberg in Comox

Every June, more than 40,000 ham radio operators throughout North America set…

  • Jun 20, 2019
Local ham radio club hosting Field Day at Filberg in Comox
The Courtenay Museum on Fourth St. is having a special July 1st open house

Courtenay Museum offers special activities on Canada Day

On Canada Day, drop by the Courtenay and District Museum after the…

  • Jun 19, 2019
The Courtenay Museum on Fourth St. is having a special July 1st open house
North-Island-Powell River Green Party AGM Saturday

North-Island-Powell River Green Party AGM Saturday

The Green Party of Canada is holding its North Island Powell River…

  • Jun 18, 2019
North-Island-Powell River Green Party AGM Saturday
Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society Visitor Centre in Merville now open

Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society Visitor Centre in Merville now open

Grand opening weekend was a hit

  • Jun 17, 2019
Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society Visitor Centre in Merville now open
The Inisfree Farm labyrinth is a popular attraction. Photo supplied

Solstice celebration at Royston’s Inisfree Farm

When the longest day of sunlight happens every June, Comox Valley residents…

  • Jun 16, 2019
The Inisfree Farm labyrinth is a popular attraction. Photo supplied
Pictured here are Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial at a recently organized clothing exchange. Lightly used and some brand new clothing were donated to the Comox Valley Transition Society thrift shop, Too Good To Be Threw” on Puntledge Road in Courtenay. Very concerned about the recent fire that closed the previous location these Rotarians decided to help out with some new inventory. Rotarians Left to right - Ellen Klassen, Margaret Neal, Barb Giroday, Judy McQuillan, guest-Lill Tosoff, Deborah Nolan, and Donna Frawley.

Comox Valley gives back

Saluting the organizations and individual who make our community great

  • Jun 14, 2019
Pictured here are Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial at a recently organized clothing exchange. Lightly used and some brand new clothing were donated to the Comox Valley Transition Society thrift shop, Too Good To Be Threw” on Puntledge Road in Courtenay. Very concerned about the recent fire that closed the previous location these Rotarians decided to help out with some new inventory. Rotarians Left to right - Ellen Klassen, Margaret Neal, Barb Giroday, Judy McQuillan, guest-Lill Tosoff, Deborah Nolan, and Donna Frawley.
Comox Valley choir hosting fundraiser for Care-A-Van

Comox Valley choir hosting fundraiser for Care-A-Van

Letz Sing is inviting the public to an evening of performance and…

  • Jun 13, 2019
Comox Valley choir hosting fundraiser for Care-A-Van