Community Leadership

The City of Courtenay is hosting a community clean-up in the downtown area on Saturday, June 3. ADOBE STOCK IMAGE

City of Courtenay invites residents to take part in a spring clean-up on June 3

Come out and join an upcoming spring clean-up and help make Courtenay…

  • May 30, 2023

 

The Comox Valley Raiders have opened their first ever spring cheer program, after a successful pilot in the fall. Photo supplied

Registration for Comox Valley Raiders’ cheerleading program now open

Give us an R! Give us an A! Gives us an IDERS!…

 

The Comox Valley Food Bank received a cheque for $12,300 from the 100 Plus Women Who Care, Comox Valley Chapter. Photo supplied

Comox Valley women’s group raises nearly $25,000 for local charities

In just two meetings held within four months, the 100 Plus Women…

  • Mar 1, 2023

 

St. Peter's Church in Comox is offering a free community hot lunch on the first Friday of every month. File photo

First Friday means free community lunch at St. Peter’s in Comox

St. Peter’s Church in Comox (218 Church St.) is offering a free…

  • Jan 25, 2023
St. Peter's Church in Comox is offering a free community hot lunch on the first Friday of every month. File photo
The Habitat for Humanity build at 1375 Piercy Ave. in Courtenay continues to take shape. When completed the project will house 12 families. Photo by Yana Dimitrova.

Local business pitches in for Habitat’s new Courtenay build

Temprite Climate Solutions has been a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity…

The Habitat for Humanity build at 1375 Piercy Ave. in Courtenay continues to take shape. When completed the project will house 12 families. Photo by Yana Dimitrova.
Volunteers load up a truck for delivery at the Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner. Photo by Terry Farrell

Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner delivers 725 hot turkey dinners to Comox Valley residents

A steady stream of volunteers inside the Florence Filberg Centre spent Christmas…

Volunteers load up a truck for delivery at the Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner. Photo by Terry Farrell
Dripside Customs and Comox Valley Dodge co-hosted a “Christmas On Us” event, where they gave away a new car to one lucky entrant. Nikita Saunders (middle, with her family) was the lucky winner. Pictured with Saunders and her family are Dripside Customs owner Connor Ingram (left) and COmox Valley Dodge owner Carson Grant. Photo by Patrick Donnelly

Comox Valley businesses join forces to give away a car for Christmas

Dripside Customs and Comox Valley Dodge co-hosted a “Christmas On Us” event,…

  • Dec 25, 2022
Dripside Customs and Comox Valley Dodge co-hosted a “Christmas On Us” event, where they gave away a new car to one lucky entrant. Nikita Saunders (middle, with her family) was the lucky winner. Pictured with Saunders and her family are Dripside Customs owner Connor Ingram (left) and COmox Valley Dodge owner Carson Grant. Photo by Patrick Donnelly
Bennett Sheet Metal owners Shawna and Terry Logan, along with employees, flank Sally Wisden (second from right) during the installation of her new heating system. Photo by Terry Farrell

Bennett Heating, Lennox team up to bring heat to a Comox Valley home

Wisden family Feels The Love with new heating system

Bennett Sheet Metal owners Shawna and Terry Logan, along with employees, flank Sally Wisden (second from right) during the installation of her new heating system. Photo by Terry Farrell
Members of the Walk Of Achievement committee and dignitaries from the Comox Valley joined in celebration of Jody Wilson-Raybould’s (centre) induction ceremony, Sept. 23, 2022.

Jody Wilson-Raybould inducted to the Comox Valley Walk of Achievement

Local dignitaries offered their congratulations, former teachers spoke glowingly, and friends and…

Members of the Walk Of Achievement committee and dignitaries from the Comox Valley joined in celebration of Jody Wilson-Raybould’s (centre) induction ceremony, Sept. 23, 2022.
The Immigrant Welcome Centre’s Welcoming Communities Coalition invites the public to its annual Community Forum to share their experiences and ideas around how the Comox Valley community can be more welcoming to immigrants and refugees. ADOBE STOCK IMAGE

Upcoming forum to discuss how the Comox Valley can be more welcoming to newcomers

The Immigrant Welcome Centre’s Welcoming Communities Coalition invites the public to its…

The Immigrant Welcome Centre’s Welcoming Communities Coalition invites the public to its annual Community Forum to share their experiences and ideas around how the Comox Valley community can be more welcoming to immigrants and refugees. ADOBE STOCK IMAGE
Gladys Radek and Jaylene Matthews during filming. (Submitted photo)

MMIWG: Documentary follows northwest B.C. activist Gladys Radek’s lifetime journey for justice

Jaylene Matthews’ debut documentary on a life of advocacy for Indigenous women and girls

Gladys Radek and Jaylene Matthews during filming. (Submitted photo)
KidStart needs male mentors! There are 30 kids on the waitlist in the Comox Valley. Call or text Tammie at 250-898-4842 if you can help out. Photo by Bluetree Photography.

Comox Valley KidStart is in need of male volunteers

Are you a guy over age 19 who is optimistic and has…

KidStart needs male mentors! There are 30 kids on the waitlist in the Comox Valley. Call or text Tammie at 250-898-4842 if you can help out. Photo by Bluetree Photography.
Filberg Lodge and Park, in Comox. Jennifer Blyth photo

Comox Community Listening Event aims to reconnect residents

Event takes place at Filberg Park in Comox, May 29

  • May 26, 2022
Filberg Lodge and Park, in Comox. Jennifer Blyth photo
Comox Mayor Russ Arnot presents Pam Moughton with the Sovereign’s Medal, in recognition of her volunteer hours at the Comox Museum. Photo supplied

Comox Museum volunteer receives special award

While some may think that Friday the 13th is unlucky, this was…

Comox Mayor Russ Arnot presents Pam Moughton with the Sovereign’s Medal, in recognition of her volunteer hours at the Comox Museum. Photo supplied
A large donation of $113,000 was presented to the Creative Therapists Program at Providence Living - The Views. This cheque was accepted by Kelly Romeril, Director of Resident Lifestyle and Community Programs and presented by Sandy Dreger, co-ordinator of the Auxiliary Gift Shop and Stephanie Walters, co-ordinator of the Auxiliary Thrift Shop. Thank you to our community for supporting the Auxiliary Society for Comox Valley Healthcare!

Comox Valley gives back

The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make…

  • May 13, 2022
A large donation of $113,000 was presented to the Creative Therapists Program at Providence Living - The Views. This cheque was accepted by Kelly Romeril, Director of Resident Lifestyle and Community Programs and presented by Sandy Dreger, co-ordinator of the Auxiliary Gift Shop and Stephanie Walters, co-ordinator of the Auxiliary Thrift Shop. Thank you to our community for supporting the Auxiliary Society for Comox Valley Healthcare!
Comox Valley Dodge general manager Carson Grant (right) presents the Coal Hills BMX Association with $6,150 to help with repairs to the track, after vandals damaged the site. Photo supplied

Comox Valley Dodge spearheads fundraiser to repair damages to Cumberland BMX park

Business matches crowdfunding campaign total, raising $6,150 for repairs after vandals damage site

Comox Valley Dodge general manager Carson Grant (right) presents the Coal Hills BMX Association with $6,150 to help with repairs to the track, after vandals damaged the site. Photo supplied
A Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association volunteer gets set to take a load to the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre during the association’s annual spring roadside cleanup, April 22. Photo by Gail Eggiman

Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association members clean up well

Organization’s annual spring roadside cleanup hauls more than two tonnes to the landfill

A Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association volunteer gets set to take a load to the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre during the association’s annual spring roadside cleanup, April 22. Photo by Gail Eggiman
Left to right: Jessica Aldred, executive director of the Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation, Lindsey James from North Island Hospital Comox Valley campus (CVH), Shelagh Kantor from CVH, Lezlie Chasse from Peninsula Co-op, Murray Endert from CVH, and Wendy Gibson from CVH as Peninsula Co-op presents a $5,000 cheque to the CVHF for the purchase of a Resusci Anne, used in training.

Comox Valley gives back

The Comox Valley Record wants to recognize the many events that make…

  • Apr 15, 2022
Left to right: Jessica Aldred, executive director of the Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation, Lindsey James from North Island Hospital Comox Valley campus (CVH), Shelagh Kantor from CVH, Lezlie Chasse from Peninsula Co-op, Murray Endert from CVH, and Wendy Gibson from CVH as Peninsula Co-op presents a $5,000 cheque to the CVHF for the purchase of a Resusci Anne, used in training.
The École Robb Road Grade 4 class had a pizza party, thanks to Rachel Orthner’s winning entry in the Comox Valley Record Design An Ad contest.

École Robb Road Grade 4 class wins Comox Valley Record’s Design An Ad pizza party

École Robb Road Grade 4 student, Rachel Orthner, was the winner of…

  • Mar 14, 2022
The École Robb Road Grade 4 class had a pizza party, thanks to Rachel Orthner’s winning entry in the Comox Valley Record Design An Ad contest.
Anita and Dave White receive their AED from a Comox firefighter. Photo supplied

Comox Firefighters Association partners with building owners to add another AED in town

Anita and Dave White, owners of a commercial building in Comox have…

Anita and Dave White receive their AED from a Comox firefighter. Photo supplied