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File photo of Vanier/Isfeld senior boys basketball game last season.

Courtenay school kicks off basketball season at Chilliwack Tournament

The 2022-23 version of the GP Vanier senior boys basketball team started…

  • Dec 4, 2022
File photo of Vanier/Isfeld senior boys basketball game last season.
Nicole Havrda prepares for competition at the Indian Racing League. Photo supplied

Teen race car driver from Courtenay competes in India

Nicole Havrda, a 16-year-old race car driver from Courtenay, is competing in…

Nicole Havrda prepares for competition at the Indian Racing League. Photo supplied
The Courtenay Rotary Book Sale continues today (Dec. 4) until 4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox.

Courtenay Rotary Book Sale continues today

The annual Courtenay Rotary Book Sale continues today (Dec. 4) until 4…

  • Dec 4, 2022
The Courtenay Rotary Book Sale continues today (Dec. 4) until 4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox.
Celine Peters (Cinderella) and Taite Marcoux (the prince), with the help of her godmother (Jennifer Moses) tell the story of magic, a glass slipper, and dreams coming true. Photo supplied
Celine Peters (Cinderella) and Taite Marcoux (the prince), with the help of her godmother (Jennifer Moses) tell the story of magic, a glass slipper, and dreams coming true. Photo supplied
Justin Hallworth lights up his home, at 1064 17 St. in Courtenay, every year for the Christmas season. He has no idea how many bulbs it takes to light the entire display, but he said it’s “about 60 Rubbermaid containers’ worth.’ The roof alone takes 55 strands of lights. It takes him about a month to set up every year. Why do he and his wife do it? “It’s fun,” he says. Photo by Terry Farrell

City of Courtenay activates holiday light tour interactive map

Have you decorated your home or business for the holidays? The Comox…

Justin Hallworth lights up his home, at 1064 17 St. in Courtenay, every year for the Christmas season. He has no idea how many bulbs it takes to light the entire display, but he said it’s “about 60 Rubbermaid containers’ worth.’ The roof alone takes 55 strands of lights. It takes him about a month to set up every year. Why do he and his wife do it? “It’s fun,” he says. Photo by Terry Farrell
City crews are responding to an emergency water main repair on Cliffe Avenue at 14th Street in Courtenay. Scott Stanfield photo

Water main repair at Cliffe Avenue and 14th in Courtenay

City crews are responding to an emergency water main repair on Cliffe…

  • Dec 2, 2022
City crews are responding to an emergency water main repair on Cliffe Avenue at 14th Street in Courtenay. Scott Stanfield photo
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Courtenay daycare added to $10 a day childcare list

The provincial government announced several additions to the $10 per day childcare…

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The Comox Valley Christmas Parade takes place in downtown Courtenay on Sunday, Dec. 4. Black Press file photo

Downtown Courtenay Christmas Parade taking place Sunday

The Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association (DCBIA), together with major community sponsors,…

  • Dec 2, 2022
The Comox Valley Christmas Parade takes place in downtown Courtenay on Sunday, Dec. 4. Black Press file photo
Tin Town retailers are ready for the Christmas rush as the annual community open house nears. Photo submitted

Tin Town Christmas Open House and Sale goes Dec. 10

Tin Town neighbours are putting on the glitz for their well-loved annual…

Tin Town retailers are ready for the Christmas rush as the annual community open house nears. Photo submitted
The Teddy Bear Baskets raise funds for local non-profit organizations. Photo supplied

Christmas at Crown Isle returns on Dec. 1

The annual event features a Gingerbread Village & Teddy Bear Basket Auction for local non-profits

The Teddy Bear Baskets raise funds for local non-profit organizations. Photo supplied
Courtenay City Hall. File photo

Courtenay council meetings moving to Wednesdays in 2023

After decades of Monday council meetings, starting in 2023 Courtenay council will…

  • Nov 24, 2022
Courtenay City Hall. File photo
The Comox Valley Concert Band will be playing at the Florence Filberg Centre on Dec. 4. File photo

Evergreen Club to host Comox Valley Concert Band’s Christmas concert

The Evergreen Club is proud to host the Comox Valley Concert Band…

  • Nov 24, 2022
The Comox Valley Concert Band will be playing at the Florence Filberg Centre on Dec. 4. File photo
Symbolic photo of a community Substance Use Strategy for the Comox Valley. File photo

Comox Valley Substance Use Strategy moves into data analysis, recommendations

Never forget that 21 people in the Comox Valley died from toxic…

Symbolic photo of a community Substance Use Strategy for the Comox Valley. File photo
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Calls for police service drop in Courtenay

From January to September, calls for service in Courtenay dropped by 4.5…

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Photo of Audrey Schirmer and Martin Duckworth from the film Dear Audrey.

World Community screening Dear Audrey in Courtenay

Dear Audrey (89 min.) is a new award-winning documentary about remarkable love…

  • Nov 22, 2022
Photo of Audrey Schirmer and Martin Duckworth from the film Dear Audrey.
A young dancer took to the street during the Moonlight and Magic event in Downtown Courtenay on Friday, Nov. 18. Photo by Terry Farrell

PHOTOS: Moonlight and Magic hits Downtown Courtenay

Moonlight & Magic took over Downtown Courtenay on Friday night (Nov. 18)…

A young dancer took to the street during the Moonlight and Magic event in Downtown Courtenay on Friday, Nov. 18. Photo by Terry Farrell
Conductor Paul Colthorpe leads the NICS choir in rehearsal for U.K. Yuletide. Photo supplied

North Island Choral Society hosting pair of Christmas concerts in Courtenay

Christmas is a comin’ and the members of the North Island Choral…

Conductor Paul Colthorpe leads the NICS choir in rehearsal for U.K. Yuletide. Photo supplied
Jon Miller brings his recently formed trio to the Flying Canoe in Courtenay for a concert on Nov. 17.

John Miller Trio jazzing things up in Courtenay

This Thursday’s jazz concert at The Flying Canoe marks the return of…

  • Nov 13, 2022
Jon Miller brings his recently formed trio to the Flying Canoe in Courtenay for a concert on Nov. 17.
COME FOR THE MAGIC
Moonlight & Magic returns to Downtown Courtenay on Nov. 18. File photo

Downtown Courtenay festive season kicks off Nov. 18 with Moonlight and Magic

Head to downtown Courtenay on Nov. 18 from 5-8 p.m. for Moonlight…

COME FOR THE MAGIC
Moonlight & Magic returns to Downtown Courtenay on Nov. 18. File photo
Steve Pederson stands guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Confederation Square, in Ottawa. Pederson recently completed his seven-week sentry duty. Photo supplied

Courtenay man completes seven-week term guarding the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

Master Corporal Steve Pederson has been a Canadian Ranger for 31 years.…

Steve Pederson stands guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Confederation Square, in Ottawa. Pederson recently completed his seven-week sentry duty. Photo supplied
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