Courtenay

A leftover building still stands on the Alberni Indian Residential School site on Tseshaht First Nation territory near Port Alberni. (PHOTO COURTESY TSESHAHT FIRST NATION)

Courtenay council acknowledges unmarked graves in Port Alberni

Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells started Wednesday’s (Feb. 22) council meeting by reading…

A leftover building still stands on the Alberni Indian Residential School site on Tseshaht First Nation territory near Port Alberni. (PHOTO COURTESY TSESHAHT FIRST NATION)
Areas to be flushed. Supplied

Water main flushing starts March 6 in west, south Courtenay

City of Courtenay Public Works Services will be flushing water mains in…

  • Feb 23, 2023
Areas to be flushed. Supplied
Isfeld’s senior girls basketball team is all smiles, despite losing to St. Michaels University School at the Island championship last weekend at Isfeld. On Tuesday, the Ice beat Brookswood in a wildcard game to qualify for the 3A provincial championships Mar 1-4 in Langley. Photo supplied

Courtenay team advances to girls AAA basketball provincials

The senior girls basketball team at Isfeld Secondary has qualified for the…

  • Feb 22, 2023
Isfeld’s senior girls basketball team is all smiles, despite losing to St. Michaels University School at the Island championship last weekend at Isfeld. On Tuesday, the Ice beat Brookswood in a wildcard game to qualify for the 3A provincial championships Mar 1-4 in Langley. Photo supplied
Graphic of Dingwall Stairs Project.

East Courtenay project will fill link in trail network

Dingwall Stairs will create connection from Dingwall to Carmanah Drive and beyond

  • Feb 17, 2023
Graphic of Dingwall Stairs Project.
Households with wood burning appliances are encouraged to save them for power outages or extreme weather, and use a cleaner option as a primary heat source. File photo

Courtenay installing air monitors, launching awareness campaign

PurpleAir monitors will be installed on public facilities

  • Feb 15, 2023
Households with wood burning appliances are encouraged to save them for power outages or extreme weather, and use a cleaner option as a primary heat source. File photo
Rosier is an outstanding bilingual group from Quebec that forges a unique blend of folk traditions and indie pop textures. They will play the Old Church Theater in Courtenay on Saturday, March 4. Photo by Marc-Andre Thibault

Old Church Theatre celebrates International Francophonie Month with Montreal group Rosier

Come celebrate International Francophonie Month on Saturday, March 4 at Courtenay’s Old…

  • Feb 14, 2023
Rosier is an outstanding bilingual group from Quebec that forges a unique blend of folk traditions and indie pop textures. They will play the Old Church Theater in Courtenay on Saturday, March 4. Photo by Marc-Andre Thibault
The 17th Street Corridor Improvements Capital project links the Rotary Trail, the 5th Street corridor and the Fitzgerald bike lanes. Scott Stanfield photo

17th Street project has increased Courtenay cycling connectivity

Courtenay Council approved a $35,000 reallocation from a prior year surplus into…

The 17th Street Corridor Improvements Capital project links the Rotary Trail, the 5th Street corridor and the Fitzgerald bike lanes. Scott Stanfield photo
The Native Sons Hall is one of 10 Courtenay locations where air monitoring devices will be installed. Scott Stanfield photo
The Native Sons Hall is one of 10 Courtenay locations where air monitoring devices will be installed. Scott Stanfield photo

Courtenay to install air monitoring devices

Courtenay Council has directed city staff to install air monitoring devices to…

The Native Sons Hall is one of 10 Courtenay locations where air monitoring devices will be installed. Scott Stanfield photo
The Native Sons Hall is one of 10 Courtenay locations where air monitoring devices will be installed. Scott Stanfield photo
Shelley Marinus, pictured with her favourite rock star, holds a copy of This is My Life. She is hosting a book signing Feb. 27 at the Filberg Centre. Scott Stanfield photo

Courtenay author says living with a disability is not hard

Shelley Marinus has written a book that lets people know that living…

Shelley Marinus, pictured with her favourite rock star, holds a copy of This is My Life. She is hosting a book signing Feb. 27 at the Filberg Centre. Scott Stanfield photo
Queneesh Elementary held a grand opening Wednesday of a new student-created recycling depot. Scott Stanfield photo

Courtenay students create recycling depot

Queneesh Elementary in Courtenay held a grand opening Wednesday of a new…

Queneesh Elementary held a grand opening Wednesday of a new student-created recycling depot. Scott Stanfield photo
The City of Courtenay has launched an AAP to gain elector assent to dispose of a 232.6 square metre area of undeveloped parkland behind Harbourview Boulevard in “The Ridge” subdivision.

Courtenay launches Alternative Approval Process for parkland disposition

An Alternative Approval Process has launched in Courtenay to gain elector assent…

  • Feb 8, 2023
The City of Courtenay has launched an AAP to gain elector assent to dispose of a 232.6 square metre area of undeveloped parkland behind Harbourview Boulevard in “The Ridge” subdivision.
Enjoy the live debut of Mr. Day on Family Day at the Lewis Centre. Photo supplied

Courtenay Recreation hosts a boatload of fun on Family Day

Courtenay Rec hosts a day of free entertainment and activities on Family…

  • Feb 8, 2023
Enjoy the live debut of Mr. Day on Family Day at the Lewis Centre. Photo supplied

LETTER – Courtenay Coun. Frisch should ‘immediately do the honourable thing’ and resign

Dear editor, Regarding your reporting of the current legal woes faced by…

  • Feb 8, 2023
Ralph Barrat & The Sharp 7 will play at the Filberg Centre on Saturday, Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Jorgenson

Ralph Barrat & The Sharp 7 matinée gig at the Florence Filberg Centre

The Evergreen Club is hosting another lovely afternoon of live music at…

  • Feb 6, 2023
Ralph Barrat & The Sharp 7 will play at the Filberg Centre on Saturday, Feb. 11. Photo by Bill Jorgenson
Country blues guitarist David Essig brings his talents to the Old Church Theatre in Courtenay on Feb. 3. (davidessig.com)

David Essig to play the Old Church Theatre in Courtenay

David Essig is something of a Renaissance man. This guitarist, mandolinist, kayagum…

  • Feb 1, 2023
Country blues guitarist David Essig brings his talents to the Old Church Theatre in Courtenay on Feb. 3. (davidessig.com)
Gukwas sa Wagalus Rainbow House intends to addresses a gap in the social justice system when it comes to 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Photo by Ali Roddam

Housing project proponents seek help from Courtenay

The Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society is working on a…

Gukwas sa Wagalus Rainbow House intends to addresses a gap in the social justice system when it comes to 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Photo by Ali Roddam
Grace Mukadzambo is a Courtenay resident who was to be deported to her native Zimbabwe, but the deportation order has been cancelled. Paul Bozenich photo

Courtenay resident facing deportation receives 11th hour reprieve

Community members, elected officials rally behind plight of Grace Mukadzambo

Grace Mukadzambo is a Courtenay resident who was to be deported to her native Zimbabwe, but the deportation order has been cancelled. Paul Bozenich photo
Courtenay Coun. David Frisch is on a mandated leave as he deals with a legal issue. File photo

Courtenay councillor charged with assault

David Frisch on mandated leave from city council

Courtenay Coun. David Frisch is on a mandated leave as he deals with a legal issue. File photo
James Keelaghan will play the Old Church Theatre in Courtenay on Feb. 8. Photo supplied

Juno Award-winner James Keelaghan to perform at Courtenay’s Old Church Theatre

Juno- and Canadian Folk Music Award-winning singer-songwriter James Keelaghan is promoting his…

  • Jan 25, 2023
James Keelaghan will play the Old Church Theatre in Courtenay on Feb. 8. Photo supplied
Vanier’s senior boys basketball hosted team Dover Bay Tuesday, Jan. 24. The Nanaimo side won 79-55. Scott Stanfield photo

Courtenay basketball team holds own in loss to Dover Bay

The GP Vanier senior boys basketball team was in tough Tuesday at…

  • Jan 25, 2023
Vanier’s senior boys basketball hosted team Dover Bay Tuesday, Jan. 24. The Nanaimo side won 79-55. Scott Stanfield photo
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